I don't know about all of you...but we had a great weekend! My aunt, uncle, and 2 cousins came up for the weekend! They surprised us even..calling about 30 minutes before they got into town!
They got in Friday afternoon/evening and by that time, I wasn't feeling well, so we just opted to stay home for the evening and meet up with them in the morning.
Saturday morning rolled around and Paige was so excited to go bye bye! My mom picked us up since Abe was working and we did a little bit of shopping first thing. We went to Kohls and MC Sports.
I picked up a few new t-shirts for Abe and a new tanktop for Paige that I spotted on clearance.
If you haven't gone by there, they've got some awesome deals right now!
After we went shopping, we headed over to the Pettibone Boat Club and at lunch. This restaurant is right on the river, so my dad was able to take his boat over from where it's docked, take a cruise across the river, and park it right at the restaurant's boat dock! Gotta love the river life! lol
This is my aunt Heather, Paige, My cousins Luke & Jenna, and my uncle Russ. They are standing outside of the restaurant with the Mississippi in the background!
Next up - us. lol
My cousins Jenna & Luke, Me, Paige, My Dad, My Mom...
Then, we headed inside for a yummy lunch! It was soo good! Thanks again Dad :)
This is how hungry Paige was...double fisting cheese curds and chicken tenders. lol
I'm still in awe of what this girl put down during that meal. Wowzas!
After lunch, my uncle said he wanted to go into Minnesota, which was fine and dandy because we were less than a mile away! lol We decided to take them over to Lock & Dam #7 near La Crescent, MN. We had just missed a barge going through, however there were lots of houseboats and smaller boats that were making their way North, so we stopped and watched them from the Observation Deck.
Paige and Jenna walking along the Deck!
Then, we headed over to the houseboat where My dad and Luke were waiting on us! They had taken the boat from the restaurant and cruised back over to the harbor where my parents keep their boats.
As you can see, my dad is still in the midst of renovating the boat, but hey..it floats and runs! LOL
Paige being silly and trying to get Jenna to come closer...lol
My cousin Jenna, such a beautiful girl!
Turtles!! Tons of them hang out in the harbor where the houseboat is!
After we went on a few boat rides, my uncle had the great idea to go back to their hotel and play around in the water park there! It's official..my daughter has NO fear! I can't wait to see the video that my uncle took of Paige going down the slide head first!
We went down the big 2 story high slide too, but my uncle has video tape of that :)
Afterward, we all headed back to my parents' house and had some yummy Pizza King for dinner!
Paige was worn out! After getting her in the carseat to head home (wayy past her bedtime), she was passed out before we even got 6 blocks away!
Saturday was the last day my grandparents would be here, so we took advantage of the beautiful day and were out on the river from about 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm! Super fun day!
For some reason, I didn't start taking photos until later in the afternoon when we were headed to the lock & dam.
Lock #7 near La Crescent, MN
Paige and Braeden anxiously awaiting the lock to open!
Mamaw and Papaw
My Pops
Paige, Amy, and Abe (looking thrilled as usual)
Nerd alert!
CHEESE!
Yay! They finally opened!
Gorgeous bluffs!
Mamaw, Dad, Paige, and Papaw
We stopped on a sandbar and played in the water for a bit. Braeden had fun being thrown in the water!
Paige & Abe
Abe, Paige, Me, and Amy
Paige and I waiting for the lock to open.
Brandon
David
My favorite picture of the day!
Sitting on the deck on top of the boat!
Training going over the bridge on our way back.
Downtown La Crosse from the Mississippi River
Daddy and Paige!
It was an AWESOME day and I can't wait to do it again!
