Minnesota Fun

The kids and I went up to Minnesota with their Pappa Bakke on Tuesday last week for Thanksgiving. Nathan, unfortunately, had to work so he was not able to come with us. Suprisingly, the kids were VERY good on the flights to and from! This was SUCH a relief! In the past it has been somewhat of an ordeal for us. The weather was actually very nice there. The sun was out shining and most days there was not much wind either. I believe the high while we were there was 35 degrees. No snow unfortunately. I would have really loved for the kids to get to play in the snow, but no worries. I am sure we will plan a trip to northern AZ this winter to check out the snow.

We got to visit with all of Nathan's family. His brothers and their families made the trip down to the farm so we got to visit with them and Brayden and Brooke got to play with their cousins Kate and Annika! :) It was so fun to watch them play together. They especially loved to play dress-up with them! Brooke would put on dresses, play high heels, flower headbands, and purses. It was very cute! Kate and Annika have grown and learned so much since our trip out there in June. It was so fun getting to see them.

We also went and saw a bunch of animals. Grandma Great had sheep on her farm that the kids enjoyed, and we went to their aunt Jenny's farm to see horses, goats, cows, a pony, and even some cats and dogs! They had a blast!!

And of course there was A LOT of yummy food! Nathans grandma (Grandma Great) spends much time in the kitchen! We had ribs, porkchops, chicken, scones, pancakes, and of course Turkey dinner!!! (with a lot of yummy sides of course) Also, Nanna Bakke (Nates mom) made some sugar cookies and the kids got to decorate them with icing and sprinkles. They had so much fun! :) It was a great trip. Brayden is already asking when we are going back. He says he misses Nanna and wants to go to see her tomorrow. hehe