Monday, December 17, 2012

Catching Up Again.. Duluth and the Cities

We were able to take off a bit early on Friday and actually get up to Duluth before the kids bedtime!  Friday night the kids had a great time hanging out and got to bed a bit late.  Elicia and Rachel were able to relax and visit, while Brett watched Shawn ref a highschool hockey game.

duluth kids in pack n play

Saturday morning we all headed to Home Depot for their kid craft time.  Each of the kids made their own holiday frame- with mom and dad's help.  Saturday afternoon the kids played and got excited for Bentleyville.  Unfortunately, Shay started not feeling so well (she told us her legs and head hurt), but wanted to go.  At Bentleyville she really started feeling sick, so she and Brett headed back early.  But, we were all able to see Santa, Ms. Claus, and get cookies and hot chocolate!  We were so bummed for Shay, because I think she was the person most excited to see it.  Its a good reason to make sure we come back next year!

duluth santa and kids

duluth girls and ms claus
Shay not looking too well

duluth burns family
Good looking, healthy Burns family

duluth carroll fam
Only family shot we got since Shay was a bit sick

Next year-- we are aiming for a whole group shot!


Last weekend we headed up to cities to celebrate Angie and Pete's birthdays.  The girls stayed with grandma and grandpa while mom and dad joined Amie, Pete, Angie and Evan for a fun night together.  We were able to have lots of snacks (thanks Amie) along with some good drinks.  We ended the night at the Lookout Bar where Brett and Angie were able to dance.
Sunday was a crazy weather day- but it didn't stop Shay and Rachel from heading to the ballet with Kristina and Faith.  The girls did a great job during the show, ate well at Baker's Square afterwards and endured our almost 3 hour trip home (because of the snow storm)!

ballet - before rach and shay
Shay and Mom all ready for the ballet

1 comment:

Amy said...

fun holiday times!!! You guys look so pretty before the ballet...Shay is getting so grown up! We want to do Bentleyville sometime for sure! Merry Christmas!