Minnesota Part Two

Maple Beach Burgers - a Lake Lida staple!









































Making our catepillars!














The view Kyle and I had from our dinner on Rose Lake!












Aaah. The Solinger's beachfront - I can't tell you how much I love this place! It was so fun to see Julia enjoy it as well!












Love that she didn't mind touching the fish - or the worms!














First afternoon on Lida.













Reeling in off Papa Jim's boat.

















The first "official" fish caught by Julia.

Minnesota Part One

Lake Lida here we come!

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Well I couldn't decide if we should do a cupcake theme or Elmo theme for Julia's birthday cake - so we did both! A giant ice cream-filled cupcake!

Here are some pics from Julia's party, her birthday breakfast, and trip to the park. Although the pictures don't depict other people in attendance (other than Cousin Mallory), Great Grandma Brown made the trip from Texas, Great Grandparents Marilyn and John, the grandparents and Scot, Kendy, Mallory and Garrett were all there to help celebrate!































A special smoothie and a donut for Julia's birthday breakfast!












































Cupcakes!

















Julia's Coupe!













Swinging with Mal.

Summer Trip - Kansas City

After spending a few days at the lake we headed to Kansas City for some work and play. I did visits while Kyle and Julia played at the pool! We went Wonderscape- a children's museum, lunch at the T-Rex Cafe, the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead - Julia's favorite - and then we went to a Royals game! It was a busy couple days but Julia traveled so great and enjoyed everything.








































Playing in the mirror at Wonderscape.



















Lunch at the T-Rex Cafe.



















Shopping. It was hot out - can you tell?















Royals Game!















The real fun - carousel ride in the outfield!


























































Random pic from our company picnic at Mahoney - whoops - its a cute one at least.












Cows in the milk barn at Deanna Rose.













Supporting the National Dairy Farmers. Great grandpa would be proud.



































Turtles!























































She was a little scared to touch the cow :)

Summer Trip - Ozarks

We spent a few days in the Ozarks as part one of our vacation in June. We had a great time on the boat, blowing bubbles and daddy got an extra workout doing Julia push ups!