Minnesota and back...

We headed to Minnesota to see family.  We were so excited to be getting to experience a little of summer in the north with temperatures in the 80s, but with our luck as it turned out, we took the heat with us.  The temps were in the high 90s and close to 100 every day we were there with amazing humidity!  So much for a different climate.  Luckily the Minnesotans (sp?) got their normal weather back the day after we left.  We had such a great time though,  just getting a great visit in with MeeMaw, PawPaw, Uncle Cody, and Aunt 'Lissa.  We headed to Duluth our first day to see Lake Superior and we toured a lighthouse.  Beautiful and green, everywhere we saw.  Nice to see grass again and live vegetation.  The second day we played at the Mall of America, shopped at the kid's two favorite stores, American Girl and Build-A-Bear, and played at the MoA amusement park.  Too cool!  The third day we checked out the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Loved the old churches, bridges, and local architecture.  A photographer's dream... Below are a few pictures I took that were my favorites or highlights. 
Click on picture if you wish to see it bigger.  If you are family and want to see more (as you know these are just a few) please e-mail me and I will send you link to them all! 
Blessings for a great weekend...

A hole in my heart

On Saturday night our dear family lost the glue that binds us together. Our Nannie (or Nana) went home to be with Jesus. After a short illness and many attempts to fight it off, the Lord decided it was time to take her to be with Him. We are grieving but know she is rejoicing to be in Heaven. Please keep my family in your prayers as we all hold tight to each other as we grieve and remember the wonderful person she was as we memorialize her at her funeral tomorrow.