"Goodbye, sunshine..."

Summer has boarded up the windows, taken down its umbrellas and packed up its warm rays for the season. It's been seen headed south, way south, to the other hemisphere. Autumn is in full swing- setting up shop like only a Minnesota fall can; snow so fast the leaves didn't even have a chance to turn color before dropping to the yard. I'm back at school (note lack of weekly update), our computer wouldn't upload our camera's photos (another reason for no posts), yet we've had the opportunity to enjoy some good times and great oldies together!

Pool chill at Papa & Grama's!

Labor day weekend we hit up the Lundberg cabin for a gals weekend (+Larry & Coen) of boating, swimming and fun. Lily got to hang out with her pals Coen, Siri and Ava as well as her auntie Erin, Mara, Nicky, Mariah, Larry and Carol. Lily took her very first jet-ski ride! It was a fabulous way to end the summer.

Driving the boat

Being safe and snug with Coen.

1st jet-ski ride!

Right before school started we made our homage to the Great Minnesota Get-together. We figured out that the 1st day is the cleanest, happiest, not busiest, most awesome day to go a few years back, so that's the day we try to go. It just so happened that it was a gorgeous day in the midst of rain, so several other million people also decided to attend. We still had a great time though- rode rides, saw animals, checked out exhibits and ate well. New food was the "fry dog" (hot dog, wrapped in fries, on a stick) and the big hit of the day was the deep fried pickles. A great time had by all!

Riding the giant slide with Auntie Beth!

The horsies- a new favorite!

Floatin' around on the boats.

Down on the farm!

Lily & Sammy!