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What did we do in MN?

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
I have been trying to figure out how to post the photos from our trip because there are SO many good ones and we did SO much while we were there.  I will likely make a slide show/video with music but that might take a while and I am not sure I will post it. I accidentally flooded the house today which has caused a few minor issues.  I was trying to pre-soak a piece of clothing in Oxi-clean and left the water running while I changed a diaper. Next thing I knew there was water everywhere.  Not sure how much the final damage is gonna cost me but I will never walk away from a running faucet again.

So here is a guided tour of the highlights of some of our trip....

On our way to the Lakehouse, Diana said we had to pose with this giant fish (a Walleye?) It is a Minnesota thing, I think.
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When we got to the cabin, we did some fishing...


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Ainsley taught Kate how to fish.  We love Ainsley.
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Kate got acquatined with "Mr. Jeff"
We love Mr. Jeff too.

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And she became very well acquainted with Piper (who is about the nicest dog I have ever met...we love you too Caymus)
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Then Captain Jeff (and Kate) took us for a spin around the lake...DSC_0136

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Kim and all the kiddos!DSC_0057
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The peanuts loved tubing in the rocket! They had never done anything like that before.

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Ruby and Kate did a little playing on the trampoline before a delicious dinner.  Ruby is quite the gymnast.  I cannot get over her strength and coordination!
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The day ended with a campfire and s'mores. 
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I have some more photos from our trip that I will be posting. As I have said before, this is our digital family scrapbook.  I want to remember all of the fun details. 
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Posted by 3 Peanuts at 7:52 PM
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39 comments:

  1. JenniferJuly 9, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    Looks like such a great trip! I love the lake...now Landree-that's another story :)

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  2. HeatherJuly 9, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    Love the photos. Looks like a blast, so happy you had a great time.

    If it is any consolation, I flooded the bathroom as we were leaving for vacation two weeks ago. I did the same thing...I placed an item to be soaked in the sink, ran to change Hannah and break up a sisterly quarrel. WHen I returned, things were floating...I felt so completely silly and panicked to get things cleaned up. It all cleaned up perfectly and only the towels were lost to the mess (they did not completely dry and I had to leave them in the dryer - it was raining). Needless to say, when we returned, those towels got tossed pronto, they smelled funny! (I did try to salvage them, but I swear I still smell the funky smell). So, new towels were had by all:)

    Hope you have a restful week getting back into the swing of things.

    Heather

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  3. JbooJuly 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Wow -- looks like a fabulous trip -- great photos!

    Janet

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  4. Chasing Dreams PhotographyJuly 9, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    The pictures are wonderful!!! Looks like you had such a good time. : )

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  5. DebJuly 9, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    What fun pictures Kim! Looks like you got a good taste of Minnesota life.....although....I must say I've never sat in front of that fish before! :)....but I have been to the Muskie Museum in Hayward, WI....Now we are talking! :) So glad you had so much fun!

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  6. LJuly 9, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    i love it! looks like you all had so much fun!

    and yes, the walleye is a minnesota thing. we had a cabin up near brainerd (a little past garrison) and we always seemed to stop and take a picture with the fish...for the past 20 years! our most recent was this past winter--too bad it doesn't look at nice because of the snow!

    glad you made it safe and sound and the flight was bearable!

    Lora

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  7. Denise CJuly 9, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Beautiful pictures of your vacation with your sweet friends! Looks like a fabulous time was had by everyone!
    Sweet Blessings,
    Denise

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  8. JanaJuly 10, 2008 at 12:11 AM

    What a blessing to finally meet each other in person!! I am continually amazed at the adoption community and how it binds people together forever. The pictures are gorgeous!!

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  9. AdeleJuly 10, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    Oh I just love all of the photos. Looks like you all had such a wonderful time and made alot of sweet memories. I can hardly wait to see more photos.
    I just love the precious swimsuits that Kate and Ruby have on. Too cute!

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  10. JaniceJuly 10, 2008 at 12:46 AM

    What a great time!! The picture of the boys tubing looks like so much fun! I love Kate and Ruby's matching bathing suits!

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  11. HopsyJuly 10, 2008 at 4:13 AM

    What a marvelous trip! I went to college in MN and have spent a fair share of time at the lakes too. You got a beautiful weekend and all your photos are just perfect!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 10, 2008 at 6:14 AM

    So thankful the flight went well and looks like your visit was amazing! So happy all the kids had such a wonderful time. What a treasure to find such a precious friend!!! Hope you have a great weekend!!!

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  13. DiJoJuly 10, 2008 at 6:14 AM

    Hi!
    I am guessing you were soaking Kate's white sweater, so that means it is our fault you flooded the house! SORRY!:)

    So fun to see a recap of what we did!!! Tell Kate that Piper misses her!!!

    We miss you too... We are getting ready to head up north again late today! Maybe I will see some shooting starts this time!

    Love,
    Diana

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  14. TwinkletoesJuly 10, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    The photos really captured the fun time you had! The kids are so adorable! I love their instant bonds with each other! It's like the Peanuts knew the Ruby and the Pearl all of their lives!

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  15. OH MY #6July 10, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    looks fantastic. And, Kate looks so cute in her surfer shorts.

    Lea
    xo

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  16. AniJuly 10, 2008 at 9:10 AM

    welcome home, what a great trip. thanks for sharing some of the memories with us!

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  17. KimJuly 10, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    Your photo's are fantastic! Glad to see you had a great time. The memories will be wonderful to hold on to, but the greatest thing to appear to come out of the trip is the gift of friendship that will last a lifetime.

    Enjoy those children, they are precious!

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  18. KimJuly 10, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    WOW...
    HOW FUN!!!!
    Love all the pictures...
    Looks like an amazing time...
    Great friendships are made on this amazing journey..
    Got your quilt piece... THANK YOU..
    I will post when I get home.
    HUGS..

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  19. LisaJuly 10, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    I love the photo's! Looks like you guys had a blast in MN! Growing up I spent most of my summer's in MN and WI. My grandma had a cottage right on Lake Michigan in Door County Wisconsin. It was heaven.

    Sorry to hear about your flood!!

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  20. DebbieJuly 10, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    Looks like a blast!! I can't wait to see more pics!!

    Debbie

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  21. StacieJuly 10, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    how surreal was that to have your lives converge finally? so glad you had fun and you did well on your flight! I am sure that feels so good to have that behind you and conquered! the pics are amazing and it looks like you guys had so much fun!!

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  22. ChristyJuly 10, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    OH KIM IT LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS HAD A BLAST!! HONESTLY, IT LOOKS LIKE YOU WERE ON VACATION WITH US-- WE DO SO MANY OF THOSE THINGS WHEN WE VACATION-- WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!! THE GIRLS LOOK ADORABLE AND I LOVE THE COORDINATED SWIM SUITS-- TOO CUTE.

    GLAD THEFLYING WENT WELL AND GLAD YOU ARE HOME SAFE AND SOUND. LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE PICS!!

    CHRISYT :)

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  23. MichelleJuly 10, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Looks like a wonderful trip. I was laughing at all the pictures. I have been posting similar ones of Meggie as we enjoy the lake my parents live on! Aren't the bonds created by adoption unbelievable? You and Diana are both blessed with your friendship.

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  24. Tres Poshe PreppyJuly 10, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    WOW! That looks like an amazing time! Such cute photos! I want a cottage on a lake...someday! :)

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  25. NikkiJuly 10, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, wonderful photos Kim! I'm so glad you had such a special time with friends. I can't wait to see more.
    Looks like all the kiddos just had non-stop fun. What a HUGE blessing. (and I LOVE the girls
    matching baithing suits)
    Welcome home!

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  26. JodeeJuly 10, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    Sorry to hear about your flood. We had a small fire on our deck yesterday so I know all about having some minor issues!

    Great lake pictures. Love the matching suits!

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  27. Football and Fried RiceJuly 10, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Fabulous pictures. I really love the one of Kate with the fish.....

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  28. mommy24treasuresJuly 10, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    love all the pics Kim and I am so thankful you had a smooth uneventful flight. Love the pics.
    Jacob came by when I was looking at the pics and said, she can drive??? when he saw Kate at the wheel:)
    Caitlyn looked at Kate Emerson fishing and said, thats me. :)

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  29. DaniellaJuly 10, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Kim
    So sorry about the flood. I have been there - when Joseph was 2 I had a similiar mishap. Wonderful pictures from a wonderful trip. Glad everyone had a fabulous time.

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  30. KarenJuly 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    Great photos!! Looks like a wonderful time. So glad to hear you did well on the flight!

    Karen

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  31. marianneJuly 10, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    Kim - I am SO proud of you. I knew you could do it!!! I know it took a lot of faith and obedience...in not letting fear get the upper hand. Way to go girl!! Looks like a fun trip. Glad you're home safe! Love the photos of Kate with the dog!
    Love ya -
    Mar

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  32. LisaJuly 10, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Great photos! It has been such a blessing meeting some of the families that we have through this adoption process. All your children are just beautiful!

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  33. DawnJuly 10, 2008 at 10:07 PM

    Kim,

    It looks like you had a wonderful trip. I am so glad your flight went well...bravo to you!!

    Sorry about the water mess...no fun!

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  34. CyndiJuly 10, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Looks like a great trip!! So glad you guys had a good time.

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  35. CindyJuly 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    What a great trip. The lake looks beautiful. The kids look like they had a lot of fun:)

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  36. baysfmlyJuly 12, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Such awesome pictures! Looks like a ton of fun.
    Holly

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  37. jenniferJuly 27, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Looks like ya'll had a blast!! Can't wait to see more pics. The girls are so cute in their matching suits and tutus!

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  38. BridgetJuly 27, 2008 at 11:53 PM

    Love the pictures - glad your back! Glad you enjoyed your time in the great state of Minnesota! Looks like a wonderful trip! Sorry about the flood - I have done the same thing - eekkk! Hope all's well.

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  39. ChesnyeJuly 28, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    What great pictures and a great friendship!! Isn't it amazing what changes blogging has made in our lives? I just feel like a whole new world has opened! And what great friendships I have made.
    So glad that you are back!!

    Love,
    Chesnye

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