Thomas and I took a trip to Minnesota to visit family over MEA weekend. It also worked out nicely that while we were out of the house we were able to begin our kitchen remodel-more on that to come.
We were up early, too early, on Tuesday and we were off to catch our 7:15 a.m. flight. Once we landed Grandma Kathy picked us up and we were on our way to see Great Grandma Robertson. Thomas was a hit in his Great Grandma’s building and loved showing of and smiling for everyone. After a nice visit it was off to do a little shopping. Thomas ran up a storm in the Baby Gap store with a few buddies he found. Then Auntie Mo met up with us and played a little chase before we headed over to Auntie Katie and Uncle Don’s new house.
Once dinner was ended and Thomas started to wear his welcome we headed back to the Laschen’s where Thomas immediately got to mowing the lawn and playing with his two favorite yellow labs. He also tried on the Packers jersey and hat that Grandpa Jeff got for him. Thomas and I were both bummed that we missed Jeff as he was on a work trip when we were there. Once back at the Laschen’s Thomas decided he was ready to rock and roll after his quick nap before dinner. I on the other hand decided to head to bed, Grandma Kathy and Thomas held down the fort until the “shadows” got the best of him! The night before Mike and I were showing Thomas shadows on the wall as Tucker was chasing them. He then was showing Grandma the shadows, but decided that he didn’t like them so much anymore. This would remain at Grandma and Grandpa McConachie’s, once the shadows came out, particularly in a basement, he would freeze. Poor guy! Since then we have talked a lot about shadows and he now like to find shadows in different areas of the house.
Back to Minnesota, Wednesday morning we got up and enjoyed some more playing with Grandma, the puppies, and his toys. We had breakfast and then went for a walk to play in the leaves and get some fresh air. Thomas had a great time running in the leaves and chasing his Nana. After lunch Grandpa McConachie picked us up for the trip “up North.”
Thomas slept the whole way and we arrive in Cloquet and were ready for play time with Grandma and Grandpa McConachie. Thursday we were off to Duluth for a haircut, lunch and more shopping. Then it was time to head home for a nap. After naptime, our friends Katie, Charlie and Lauren came over to play. That night Thomas hung out with Grandpa and watched the World Series after waving bye bye to me.
After a couple errands on Friday morning we stayed pretty close to home. Thomas had a blast playing outside with Grandma and Grandpa in the leaves and on the four wheeler. At first he wasn’t too sure of getting in the leaves but after a few minutes he was crashing and running through them like a pro.
Saturday morning we were suppose to leave early for Uncle Troy and Auntie Molly’s house, but Grandpa McConachie finally got his deer with his bow. So Thomas, my mom and I headed out for a walk and some park play. Then it was time for lunch and the trip to the cities. We stopped and saw Troy and Molly’s apartment and then went to the hotel for some swimming. The water was a little colder than Thomas liked so he had a good time going in the hot tub for a few seconds and then playing a game of chase with Grandpa.
My friend Tiffany and her husband and two kiddos came to meet us at the pool. It was a lot of fun to spend time with them and watch Ben and Hallie show off their new skills they were learning in swimming lessons. After swimming we headed to The Tavern on France for dinner. Wish I could say my little bundle handled dinner like he typically does, but he was pretty much a disaster. Thankfully we avoided a full on screaming and crying fit, but it was a lot of work that my parents, Tiff and I put forth to keep the little tyrant under control. We even resorted to the iPad to occupy him so we could quickly shove down our meals. After dinner it was time for packing and getting ready for another early morning flight. I was kicking myself for flying so early, until Thomas slept most of the flight, we had the entire row to ourselves and we got to spend the day at home with Mike.
Another great trip to Minnesota that is too short to fit everyone in but we got to see most of our family and a few friends too. Thanks both Mike and my parents for everything they do while we are home!
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