Footprints


17 July 2008

Summer Voyage: Brainerd, Minnesota

After Illinois, we headed north to Brainerd for a few days. We spent time with Grandma and Grandpa Eisel, Uncle Rick, Auntie Lisa, Brittny and the newest cousin, Garrett. We also saw some great friends too...they will be in a separate post. It was fun to see Landrie and Garrett interact, they were almost oblivious to the other one being there some of the time. Landrie would hijack toys and pat him on the head(similar to the "patting" she did when Addyson visited). All in all, they did a little baby bonding.
As most would suspect, it was difficult to get a picture with both of them looking, but we finally pulled it off.
Grandpa loved spending time with all of his girls. They loved the four wheeler rides, and always wanted to go "just one more time"!
Grandma was a big help with Landrie when she wasn't tied up with Garrett. Two little grandbabies can be a challenge! Landrie enjoyed her time with Grandma, especially the night that Grandma followed her around while she explored the lawn for at least two hours so we could relax with friends. Thanks mom!
On our last day in Brainerd, my Aunt and Uncle, Dorothy and Clayton, invited us down to the lake for a cookout. We had hot dogs, brats, potato salad, chinese chicken salad, desserts and some wine. The girls got to swim a little too, and Landrie enjoyed some time in the tree swing as the sisters pushed her.

2 comments:

The Studers said...

How fun to spend time with your family! Sorry we didn't connect in Brainerd -- Chris's parents were down here visiting that same time, so it wouldn't have worked anyway. Bummer! But I understand how hectic it can be to (try to) squeeze in seeing everyone you need to see! Looks like the girls had a blast -- they are such little cuties. :)

Ryan and Kristi said...

It looks like you guys had a GREAT time. I'm sure it was crazy but at the same time nice to see everyone. I think you should now pack up the car and head towards the Evergreen State. We should be here in about three days. Everyone looks GREAT including STAN!!