Minnesota

 After St. Lois we got back into the car and headed to see my Aunt Mary in Minnesota. Again it had been like 10 years since we saw her last. I was born in Minnesota and while my grandparents were alive we used to visit quite often so it was really fun going back after being away for so long. My aunt had two dogs and a bird and the kids just fell in LOVE with them. They really just couldn't get enough! I think we wore them out just a little bit.

Of course while in Minnesota we had to go to Mall of America. Kyanna had been looking forward to this for a long time. They had an American Girl store there and the two girls were basically in heaven, poor William was not so much.

Jenna's birthday fell on one of traveling days while on our vacation so we decided to celebrate it while in Minnesota. And had a birthday girl lunch at the American Girl Cafe! I can't believe she turned 4!!! She is my baby...well for a little while :) She is such a sensitive, loving, friendly girl. Always wants to make everyone happy. She is a huge animal lover. She loves our dog Max and "her" horse Dee. She likes to play with her American Girl, ride her bike, play barbies, and play house. She likes watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, bubble guppies, Secterartiat, and Tangled. If you say that you need a hug she will be on top of that in no time.

  The girls got to eat their lunch with some American Girl dolls, very cool!

William wasn't exactly thrilled about all this but he was a really good sport and went along with it.

Here is a very random thing. This is my friend Lisa's mom who I grew up with. She moved to Minnesota a couple of years ago and we just happened to run into each other at the mall. Very random!

Finally something Will can enjoy!

Such a fun time. The kids cried when it was time to go....again we needed more time in each of these places....well except for maybe our next stop!