places we've been
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
kayaking
Our first trip down the river this summer and our kayak was way lighter.
Both girls are a lot bigger and we were a little concerned it would be a really tight fit
that's a wrap
Somehow everyone got to their recitals on time and we all got to watch both girls dance. First up was Olivia. She had two recitals today, so we skipped watching the first one
dress rehearsals
A bit of advice.... never, ever sign your girls up for dance at two different studios. Back in September Olivia's dance studio said their recital would be on June 18, while Emma's said