To Minnesota with Greta...

This last week I went to Minnesota with Greta to visit my family there. I have such a wonderful family, and it makes me sad that I am raising my kids 1000 miles away from them, so it is a big priority for me to visit and see them as much as I can! I wanted my extended family to meet Greta before she grows up too much!

My mom and stepdad Charlie spoiled us rotten, and we loved it. Mom threw a luncheon for her friends, so that they could all meet the new grandbaby. It was lovely, and fun for everyone.

Greta was a champ on both of the flights - charming the stewardesses, and luckily, not crying at all. She is such an easy delightful baby, and I am so grateful everyone got to meet her. As for me, I enjoyed my time in MN because I only had ONE baby to worry about! I got in some good running time in the sunshine, had some long enjoyable meals, and did a shopping trip to the Mall of America (where there is no sales tax!).

On my dad's side, we had a big dinner one night with the aunt/uncle/cousins/stepsiblings. It was a wonderful evening, and Greta was passed around all evening. She did great! Also, dad and I had a special 1:1 lunch one day, which was a treat!

My stepbrother Matt and his wife Robyn had fun holding Greta. Greta fell right asleep in Robyn's lap!

And while Greta and I were away, Greg's mom Judy came to town to visit! Yea - Greg loved the extra help around here. She even brought the yummy gingerbread recipe and made cookies with the twins. Here they are learning how to use the cookie cutter...

After Greta got home... she was so happy to see BroBro, Sister, and Dada...