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clean bill of health
This morning we had a follow up with an orthopedist about Emma's wrist. He pushed around on it a bunch. Shook her wrist all around. Made her do a couple push ups. His conclusion... she's fine. Probably just bruised her wrist when she fell. He said
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strawberry picking
It isn't officially summer in Minnesota until you go strawberry picking. I think they actually spend more time feeding the animals than they do picking strawberries. Of course we can't leave until we enjoy the strawberry milkshakes and strawberry donuts.
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last day
Today was our final full day at the campground, and I have to admit we are all ready to go home. Olivia said tonight she can't wait to take a bath and sleep in her bed tomorrow. I can't blame her. We've been going
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what a doozy
Yesterday (Friday) was such a craptastic day that meant I started this morning (Saturday) off with a very large mimosa. Let's rewind... yesterday it was rainy all morning. We made pancakes and spent pretty much all morning and afternoon in the bus. Once it cleared up Emma did
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boat tour and pontoon
Another day... another activity (or two) checked off our list. First up, the Itasca Lake boat tour. We learned a lot of interesting information about the state park and the lake. Later in the afternoon our friends rented a pontoon boat, so we tagged along. Braden had to head home
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butterflies, fish and a squirrel
We've been busy every day since we've been here doing just about everything here at the park. But, pretty sure Chip the red squirrel is going to be the highlight of this trip. Someone at the store found him as a baby so he is used
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throwback thursday (june 23, 2021)
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lots to do and see
Today was another busy day... first up this morning was the fire tower. Several people recommended we do this, and today was the first day all week that it wasn't over 90 degrees outside. I'm really proud of Olivia. She has become a lot more fearless
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itasca state park
We try to visit a Minnesota State Park every summer. This summer we chose Itasca State Park which is popular for the Mississippi River headwaters. We're here all week and have a whole list of things we want to do. First up on our agenda was exploring and
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throwback thursday (june 16, 2021)
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safari
A rainy summer day means a trip to the safari. The parakeets are always one of their favorite things. They especially love when they land on their heads. The girls were very excited about holding a baby kangaroo. Emma also got to feed a porcupine, and Olivia held a snake.