A trip with the boys requires a driver with quick reflexes. "I need to go potty," requires a stop on a dime.
On the road again.
300 sing-along songs should get us at least half way to Minnesota.
Nathan falls asleep before his monkey.
Now Gramma will have to sing solos.
It's our first story time in Minnesota.
This is the perfect way to end a perfect day.
Good thing Kevin can read upside down.
Aunt Becky needs our help to make her "To Die for Blueberry Muffins."
Aunt Becky introduces us to the app, "Talking Tom Cat." He's so funny we can't stop laughing.
And when we laugh, he laughs.
Andrew takes a picture of his brother practicing.
Not all of his pictures turn out well. But Gramma thinks even his feet are cute.
Ahoy, matey. Aargh!
This is the door to my castle and I'm the prince.
Gramma used to have a tire swing, but hers had a rope in the middle of it.
A good park has to have a good swing.
A tunnel is a funnel of fun.
This is my new friend, Harper. The people in Minnesota are very friendly.
Down the slide and into the light.
I'm helping Aunt Becky blow up a balloon. I'm encouraging her to aim big.
Amanda is a technology wizard.
Uncle David is going to be our guide at the zoo.
He can't get out of there, can he?
My favorite fish is the stingray.
Is the gorilla a part of our family?
Do you think the lemur drank all the milk from that carton.
I wonder if there are any trolls under this bridge?
The water mill is wonderful, but they built a fence in front of it, so I can't reach it.
Polar bears are camouflaged white. That's why I can't find him.
The first good thing about a carousel is watching it and listening to the music.
Amanda helped us mount our horses. She suggested we ride close to each other.
My horse is a high jumper.
Amanda likes a good carousel ride, too.
The music of the Wurlitzer 153, from the 1920s covers the sound of the motor and rattles of the brake pads, which might frighten young riders. It uses paper rolls similar to a player piano. Band organs are not chromatic (they're missing some of the sharps and flats), so they usually only perform in a couple of keys. But the sound is distinctive and wonderful.
Lunch at the Minneapolis Chipotle was an absolute must.
Any restaurant serving chocolate milk gets 4 stars.
The staff there is talented, cute and very friendly. The boys would have loved to help Kevin do his job, but he had things under control.
It's impossible to walk through a fence.
But you can get your nose through.
A ladder is made for climbing.
Tonight, we're at the "yellow park." Daddy used to play here when he was a kid.
He even went sleigh riding here. I don't know where they keep the snow.
I can run so fast my feet don't touch the ground.
There are ladders to climb, swings for swinging, and shovels for digging.
No wonder this is Amanda's favorite park.
The view from up here is wonderful.
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing, ever a child can do.
Robert Louis Stevenson
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A chance to test my strength. Now I'm ready for my first chin-up.
Hi Charlotte, it's nice to meet someone from Minnesooota. You betcha.
I see land ahead. Man the oars.
We engineers are always interested in a good machine.
And sand is nearly as much fun as water.
Twins know how to work and play together.
I bet Uncle Matt, Auntie Becca and Daddy enjoyed playing here together.
After the playground, we went to a frozen yogurt parlor for the first time. You get to choose your flavor and toppings. Amanda has a whole set of spoons from here.
Gramma and I know there's only one great flavor; chocolate.
Aunt Becky must be a wonderful teacher. She knows how to encourage creativity.
Aunt Becky has the coolest grocery store.
Gramma and Grampa can really get through this store fast. Gramma has a little trouble with maneuvering the carts. I think she thinks they're bumper cars.
We never get tired of stories. I don't know why they keep trying to put us to bed after we finish them.
There's still time for another book before we leave.
And the traditional ending to our safari.... Snuffy's Malt Shop.
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