Minnesota.

We left on our journey to Minnesota on The 2nd of July. We left at about 7 P.M. We were on our way. It was a very boring trip. No stopping at hotels and sleeping. We drove all the way.. straight through. It wasn't to bad at first, but then night time came. It was so hard to sleep in that car. The next morning we were in Nebraska me and Erika had switched spots with my parents so she was driving and I was in the Passengers seat next to her while the rents were in the back sleeping (we have a very back seat) =] So we drove and drove and when we were two hours away it was my turn!! It had been so busy I wasn't that comfortable with driving next to crazy cars who don't know how to drive. But I did it. I drove from Ames Iowa to Owatonna Minnesota, everyone asleep. Only me, the music and an energy drink... I had to stop at a rest stop 30 minutes out of Ames because that energy drink... well you know. So we finally got there. My parents slept for 4 hours while me and my sister talked to my grandma. Then Jon Jon came over to bring us an air mattress and I must say one of the funniest things that was said this trip was... "HOOTER!!"

So here is the story. We went down stairs to meet Jon Jon. We waited as he pulled up on his loud Harley. (before this my Grandma was telling us, when she was in Utah, about her "Hooters" she had to show us that looked just like Erika's Tatoo) So We gave Jon Jon hugs and talked for a minute and on our way back into the appartment Jon Jon yells over his loud Harley, " Is that a TAT?!?" I look back and the only word he says is... "Hooters!" Ok ok... I know what your thinking.. But Hooters is what our family calls owls. =] I guess you had to be there. =]

The next day (July 4th) we went out to the farm and saw Uncle Jeff, Aunt Kathi, Marshall and his cute little family, and Jon Jon. And the millions of dogs. We had a lot of fun. We ate Ribs and I got to play with cute little Graci and Gadge. Then we went back to Owatonna got some frozen custard at Cullver's (best frozen custard in the world!!) and set back for the hotel where we watched some amazing fireworks right across the street at the fair grounds.

Sunday we went shopping at the MOA. If anyone doesn't know what that is it is the MALL OF AMERICA. =] It is so huge and I love it. But I spend too much money when I go. It was really fun though. We didn't go to many stores because we were just there two years ago. =]

Monday we went to the Outlet mall and spent my whole life. And then went to dinner at the Timberlodge with the whole family. Except Marsh and his family but Laci came and surprized everyone it was sure cute!! And had awesome food!!!

Tuesday we went out to the farm again. This time was so fun! My aunt Kathi has Lyme Disease. When you think of Lyme Disease you don't think of anything that serious, its not a big disease like Aids... well Yeah it is. My aunt got Lyme Disease from a Deer Tick. These ticks carry these diseases and spread them as much as they can. We watched this movie about the Disease and it was so heart braking. But at the end there was hope. It made me so sad to see the things the Kathi had gone through and was going through. It took a man Eight years to get better but the disease is still there. It totally breaks my heart I want to help her but I can't no one can. I love her somuch and wish there was something I could do.

But on to something brighter Tuesday was so fun to see everyone. I loved it!! Here are some pictures. =]

Auntie Kathi and Grandma working in the Kitchen.

All of the cuties outside doing snakes. =]

Cute little Graci and Cashess.

Me and Piglet.

The boys, Jordy and Gadge doing some snakes.

Me and Cute little Graci!

Oh how I wish I would have gotten a picture with sweet (loud) little Emma. =] Nanny made that cute sun dress for her.

Gadge picking out some fireworks. (you should here him say fireworks in his little Minnesota accent) SO CUTE! =]

Let's play some baseball!! Marky was doing some good pitches!

The sweet little girls.

Marshall had left field. Dad has right. Gadge is on Shortstop. Marky is the pitcher and Graci is gonna get hit!

Dad was a wee bit tired after his baseball game so him and Captian Peter are catching some Z's. =]

We had such a blast! I wish I could have gotten some pictures of Jon Jon and Krystine but I couldn't. =( We had fun with everyone and it was so hard to leave because we don't ever get to see them. Jon Jon and Krystine are getting married in September and we can't go. I'm so sad. But I love you all!! I miss you already and I hope to see you all sooN!!!