Best Week Ever...

Blair's nieces Ryen (10), Samari (7), and his mom came for a week long visit and it was such a pleasure to have them here!  They are such lovely, polite, well mannered little girls.  We kept them very busy and had something planned almost every day they were with us.  Needless to say by the end we were all very exhausted, but VERY sad to see them go!  We love those girls! 

Here are a few highlights from their first visit to Minnesota:

We spent a lot of time at the lake.

 What a cutie!

I taught Ryen how to kayak.  She picked it up quickly, and  I am proud to say she paddles like a pro!

This was Samari's first time in a boat.  Ever. 

She was scared at first, but after a while she didn't want to get out!

The girls also enjoyed riding Blaise's dirtbike.

Whats' a trip to Minnesota without going to the cities?

This is a picture of 3 very excited cousins on their way to the Mall of America.

We did some rides at Nickelodeon Universe...

I love this one.

Ryen's face is priceless.

Shopped at the American Girl Store..

...had some lunch...

...and went to Sea Life.

 

Then we headed over to the Waterpark of America (where we stayed two nights)

and had  family dinners

(dolls included, of coarse).

After our stay in the cities we headed back to our house for the 4th.

We spent the day in the Watkins pool...

...and the night with fireworks at our house.

Isn't Sami's special 4th of July dress precious?

It was the perfect way to spend the day!

The next day Blair and I had to head back to work.

Good thing Grandma Mary was there to keep them busy and take them to the A'maze 'N Farmyard during the day.

They loved it!

When I got home from work I took them all to Art as You Like it in St. Cloud.

The kids worked on their own projects,

and I helped out with a very special present for Grandma.



I can't wait to pick it up and send it to her!

We had such a fun week together, but it went by way to fast.  Come back soon girls!  We love you and miss you very much!

Mary:

Thank you so much for every thing you do.

You are an amazing Mother and Grandmother!

We love you!