2 Middle Schoolers

Mineral Point had their first day of school today. It is hard to believe we have two middle schoolers.

Quick Trip to Chicago

Chicago Field Museum 

The last time we were here, mom held Alstan for a picture in front of Sue. Times have changed.





And… of course, a stop at the American Girl Doll Store.

Extended Stay

We had originally driven up to the farm to celebrate Darien’s graduation party. While we were there, grandpa informed us that they were making cottage cheese pie the next day. We stayed an extra day to hang out with Carrie’s girls and help make pies!

Day at the Zoo

Alstan and Elsie spent a few days with Aunt Nette while mom and dad celebrated their anniversary. For one of the days they met up with Aunt Carrie and her girls for a trip to the Henry Vilas Zoo!

Makeup Party

Alstan and dad are not big fans of waiting for Elsie to finish shopping at Claire’s, so she was super happy to be able to spend an hour in there with her cousins without being rushed. Since Carrie’s girls chose to spend their money on some new makeup kits, a makeup party was in order for Saturday morning!

Girls’ Hair Day

Today the girls got together with Aunt Carrie and her girls and Aunt Nette to all get their hair done at the salon.

Pipestone

While visiting grandma and grandpa Van, we drive out to Pipestone, Minnesota and learned about some Native American traditions revolving around the quarries.