mn trip #1 - mpls/henning

when we got back to minneapolis, we met tabi at a tasty little burger joint called burger jones. we enjoyed the BEST cheese curds we ever had, as well as, some burgers and yummy brew. we had a perfect night to sit outside on the patio. something you can rarely do in texas past may.

the app plates - YUMM

yummy cheese curds with roasted ketchup, delish

a happy customer

yes, that is a picture of a meat grinder in a hamburger resturant :(

tim and i on the patio

jalopenos are so spicy

my beautiful baby sister

onto henning, mn for a bridal shower. it was FREEZING cold, i didn't pack appropriately for that brisk northern mn weather. the day was packed full of adventure. first the wedding shower for tim's sister leanne. then onto the family farm, were we met a lot of ryan's fam as well as his dog toby, pronounced toe-bee (with a long O). we had a nice time chatting and watching the twins on tv. on our way home we were relying on delorse to get us home (GPS). well good ol' delorse thought that the best way would be a 30 mile detour. i have no idea how long it took us, but let's just say it was long. aimee has the pictures to prove it. after a long day, we finally made it to runyon's were we were meet with a plate of hot wings and a brew!

leanne - bride to be


aimee, sweet aimee showing her softer side

mn trip #1 - floodwood/cromwell

same trip, just another couple of towns. i realized as i was uploading the pictures from the wedding, that it was going to be a LARGE post if i put up all the pictures. so, using my noodle, i decided to break it down into smaller posts.

we had a great time hanging out with my side of the family. both mom and dad have cabins, so some time was spend at both. we had plenty of time to relax with family! the following pictures were taken in the floodwood area.

my great grandma helen and i

pink and white lady slippers - mn state flower

so sweet

gram elsie, me, and aunt elvi - dad's cabin

gram elsie, mike, and aunt elvi - dad's cabin

a fish fry - walleye :)

the chef and his helper

grandpa alvin's tree

the sauna - with changing room...the changing room you can see into

mn trip #1 - weekend in owatonna

tim and i ventured up to mn the 3rd weekend in june for my cousin ryan's wedding. while we were in southern mn, we decided to visit tabs at work in northfield. we walked around downtown and took in the yummy scents wafting from the malt-o-meal plant!

karly and ross - downtown northfield

tim and i - downtown northfield

me, tabs, and karly - tabi's office ULF

i was fascinated with this windmill - great example of alternative energy sources being used. (yup, i am science teacher)

ryan and mariah's wedding was in owatonna. friday pm was the groom's dinner at a park. we enjoyed a tastey tex-mex meal, as well as good company.

uncle tim and tabs - groom's dinner

tim and i (yes, there were name tags)

cousins - mike and ryan (the groom)

kaley, sarah, mike

me, grandma elsie, and tabs

tabi and karly

the next day was the wedding. while the girls went shopping and the guys went to the big outdoorsman store, grandma and i spent quality time together. we got all dresed up and had a night of eating and dancing ahead of us.

aunt elvi, briley, aunt betty, and jim

tim x2

mariah and ryan - a prayer

the kiss
at owatonna country club - the reception
tabi, dad, and i

tabi, mom, and i - where was ross?

close ups

my turn

tim and tabi - silly tabi

uncle mark and aunt tina

ross and karly


hadley

wade and breanna - a long day

4th of july - waco style

we spent the 4th of july weekend with our friends becca and scott. the weekend was full of relaxation! friday the guys golfed while becca and i took our time getting their. saturday we went to scott's parent's house. the guys stayed inside most of the day watching golf. becca and i spent all afternoon in the pool! saturday evening we headed back to waco to get ready for fireworks. the weekend ended on sunday at a great church service. there was an orchastra that played amazing patriotic music! it was awesome!
the only pictures i took were at the fireworks. we had a GREAT weekend! thank you mike and kate for letting us stay over!

tim and i pre fireworks

me and becca


becca and scott

mike and kate

the guys

becca a total candid picture of her reaction to the fireworks

happy anniversary

tim and spent our 3rd anniversary at the gaylord texan. :)
we had a lot of fun together. there was spa time, shuffle board, drinks, a yummy steak dinner, shopping, and great quality time together! I love you Tim! thanks for a great anniversary trip!

3 years today!

three years ago today, i married the love of my life! i love you tim!
happy anniversary!