Minnesota Vacation Highlights

Allison and I just got back from a 5 day trip to Minnesota for the high school graduation of Jonathan and Melissa Anderson, my cousins and Godchildren.  Jonathan and Melissa were born while I was a Junior at Saint Mary’s College in Winona, MN.  (It seems like 18 years has gone by so fast!  Has it really been that long since I was in college?!)  They have grown into beautiful young adults and I am so proud of them!

The graduation celebration was a little family reunion for my Mom’s side of the family - all of her siblings were there.  It was also a great girls vacation for me and Allison.  –Carter and Daddy also enjoyed a fun and productive “boys weekend at home”!  Here are the highlights…

ALLISON DISCOVERS PINE TREES
Upon arrival in Minnesota, Allison took a look at this pine tree and asked me:
“Mom, what kind of cactus-tree is that?”

CLOVER PATCH
Allison and Pop search for four leaf clovers.

MELISSA & JONATHAN’S GRADUATION
Allison and the high school graduates.

FAMILY
(back ) Amy Jo Maruschak, Mary O’Donnell, Mike Schauer,
Mary Susan Anderson, Pop Patterson
(front) Allison Maruschak, Nana Patterson, Jonathan Anderson,
Melissa Anderson, Karen Haggard

MALL OF AMERICA
We had such a great time at the Mall of America on Monday!

Allison and the American Girl doll that we had lunch with at the American Girl Bistro.

Allison zooming around the corner on her favorite ride, Swiper’s Sweeper.

Drivin’ the big rig…

Lego store.
 

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