Weekend getaway in Minneapolis

The kids have never been to Minneapolis and so we thought we would take them up for a weekend to visit Amber, AJ and Wilson.  We had a blast!  Friday night we arrived around bedtime so by the time the kids were done running around and expending some energy they went to bed around 10! 


Saturday morning we woke up (kids at 6:30!  why do they wake up so early on vacation?!)  and set out on our bikes to hit up the awesome bike trails that the city has to offer.  Awesome views of the lake and a ton of people were out and about.  The kids were pretty quiet in the bike trailer just people watching.  Of course bike riding requires a pit stop for ice cream at 10:30 am!!

After biking we headed back to the house to try and get the kids to rest/nap.  Well, Keegan put up a good fight and wouldn't sleep, so we headed across the river to St Paul for some mini golfing at Can Can Wonderland.  I've got to say, this is the first real mini golf I've ever done where you actually have to hit the ball in the elephant's mouth etc.  It was pretty cool! 

After mini golf we headed to Lake Harriet for some relaxation and food.  We grabbed some yummy cheese curds and hot dogs and listened to some good music.  After a while Brian and I took the kids out on the lake in a paddle boat.  Sydney wanted to paddle boat so bad and once we got out there she "didn't like it".  Good thing we only rented the boat for half an hour!  The kids were pretty tired so we packed up after that, headed back to the house and did quick baths.  Once again it was after 9 before they went to sleep. At least Sunday morning they both slept in until 8, so that was nice!! 

Sunday we had a play date at the Lake Harriet park with my friend Angie and her son Jack.  there was a super awesome park and sand for the kids to play in.  Keegan wouldn't leave the sand so I only got a pic of Sydney and Jack. 

After our playdate we headed to Linden Hills on our bikes and hit up the kids toy store and book store and a small farmers market.  The book store is super cute, has lots of animals for the kids to see (mice, bunnies, cats, hamsters etc) and a small door for the kids to use! 

We grabbed some lunch quick and then headed off the beach at Lake Harriet in AJ's jeep.  Keegan was super excited to get a ride in the jeep!   The kids needed to cool off, it was so hot!  The water was cold but refreshing and they both dove right in! 



It was getting late in the afternoon, so after the beach we did quick baths at the house and then hit the road.  Keegan barely made it 5 minutes in the car before he was out!  Sydney held strong and stayed awake the whole time.  Overall, it was a great weekend with minimal stress!