MN Family Reunion 2014

We had another wonderful trip to MN for a big Swanson Family reunion and to celebrate the life of Grandpa Harold.  What a wonderful experience it is for the kids to get to spend every few years on the lake in MN.  It's such a beautiful place with such wonderful family, we truly enjoyed every moment (minus the tiredness of the kids:)).

Kitty enjoyed her plane ride too!

First stop, LEGOLAND!

 Enjoying some rides at Mall of America

 Lunch at Rainforest Cafe

 Then we arrived at Aunt Katy's where we were graciously housed for the long weekend in our beautiful downstairs suite.  The kids also enjoyed her gardens outside.

 First thing at the lake that evening, a boat ride!

 We have a picture of him doing this at about 9 months and when you can only see his little face he looks just the same:)

Aliyah entertaining us

After a beautiful burial ceremony for Grandpa Harold we gathered back at the lake the next day.

Costumes for why?!?!

Aunt Barb let Aliyah take the baby back to Aunt Katy's to sleep with her:)

 Happy 4th, time to catch some fish with a net...

Bike parade

At the end, face painting, fire hoses, races, water balloon tosses and a playground.  What a great way to spend your 4th of July morning.

Aliyah and her new buddy, cousin Mike's doggy.

Crazy kids' table...

 Water boat wars!

Waiting for fireworks

The next day Aliyah wasn't done with water balloons yet.

 Got some nice floating time in!

 Max loved this standing rope swing

Really enjoyed reading time with Aunt Katy, we well as her "Magic Room" where Aliyah got to do her arts and crafts!

More crafts with Aunt Barb, what better place to color!

He did it!

Flights home got delayed, tired kids, late night but they're still pretty cute:)