Alexandria Trip: Day 3

The kids had fun at Camp Arrowwood where they had little activities for them to do 

Jason was nice enough to rent a boat for all of us to go tubing.  The kids were super excited! 

 Toby & Ava on the tube

Looks like they are having a terrible time doesn't it? 

Zach, Brad, Sam & David 

 The Herfkens boys

 David & Zach on the tube

Toby & Addie on the tube 

 Zach, Sam, & Ava

Sam, Ava, & Addie 

 

Beach beauties :) 

It seems like we spent most of the trip in our swimsuits!  The kids began Day 3 at the waterpark.  Then they went to Camp Arrowwood to do some fun kids activities.  Finally, the highlight for them was the boat ride.  The marina didn't have a boat large enough for all of us, so we had to take turns going out in smaller groups to go tubing.  It was tons of fun!  Ava absolutely loved tubing and wasn't scared at all.  She kept asking if she could go again.  She even went with me one time.   

Alexandria Trip: Day 2

Shelly, Owen & I enjoying the lazy river 

Aunt Sandy & Ava

Our Family nearly took up the whole lazy river! 

Sandy, Shelly, Owen & me

Getting ready for the Arrowwood cruise around Lake Darling:  Ava, Addie, Sam, Zach, &Toby 

Our Family all ready for the cruise

Sandy & Shelly (resort in the background)

Addie &Ava 

Sandy, Me, & Mom 

Sandy, Me, & Shelly 

Grandpa Glenn &Ava 

Toby with Captain Jake 

Addie & Ava admiring the view

Brad & I 

Sandy & Toby (getting to drive) 

Our days were action packed at Arrowwood.  We hit the waterpark on the second day which was a big hit with the kids.  Everyone went to the Deck Bar for lunch that day after all the swimming.  That evening, we  took a cruise on a big pontoon of the lake.  It was a nice relaxing cruise and gorgeous weather for it.  The Captain even let some of the kids drive for a little bit.  Owen liked the boat ride although someone had to keep hold of his life jacket as he liked to stand and look over the side most of the time!

Alexandria Trip with VanMeeteren Side: Day 1

After 3 hours in the car, we stopped for a picnic (this wasn't our first stop as we had a short break earlier).  The kids were glad to get out and run around.  Much to our surprise, our kids were very good in the car.  We were worried Owen was going to get upset, but he never cried the whole trip. He even took a little snooze after getting his belly full!

"It's about time you let me out of that carseat" 

We really didn't have time to settle into our townhome before all the kids had their swimsuits on and were ready to hit the beach.  It was a short walk (about 2 blocks) from our door where this was taken to the beach.   (Ava, Sam, Addie, & Owen)

Grandpa Glenn & Toby hitting the ball around.

I planned a little getaway for my whole family in Alexandria, MN at Arrowwood Resort.  We stayed there last summer briefly, and it was the only place I could find that had a big enough place for 14 people to stay together.  My sister Sandy and family are home from Tucson, we we were all able to go.  Lots of memories!
 

More Fun with Dad...

 

 

 

On Father's Day evening, we went out for ice cream and hit a different park in town.  It was a big hit with Owen because it had a toy tractor!

Happy Father's Day!

My 3 fishermen 

Ava & Daddy

Owen enjoyed the swings 

Owen liked fishing too! 

Just love this one! 

We spent Father's Day this year just the way Brad would like it...doing very little!  We packed up a picnic and went to Blue Mound State Park.  We grilled and enjoyed some fishing on that very windy day.  It was a bit of a challenge to keep Owen off the dock and from falling in the water, but we were able to bring everyone home dry!  While Owen isn't old enough to say it yet, Ava sure loves days with her Daddy.

Preschool Soccer...

Hannah & Ava holding hands during soccer...they are inseparable! 

Owen enjoying the social outing  

 

Andrea & Ava
Ava has soccer each Monday during the month of June.  It is pretty comical to watch the preschoolers as they don't really play an actual soccer game.  They break into groups and do kicking, passing, and trying to score goals.  Ava really seems to enjoy it, especially seeing all her friends.  

Buffalo Days in Luverne

Owen watching the parade.  He was quite interested in it except for the really loud firetruck sirens! 

Ava loved gathering all the candy although she's not as aggressive as some other kids. 

Ready to go to the park! 

Ava danced as part of the entertainment in the park

Ava & Macie 

Ava & Hailey (our sitter)
Buffalo Days was lots of fun this year, especially since both our kids seemed to really enjoy it.  They enjoyed the parade, kiddie train, and inflatables.  Owen rode the kiddie train about 10 times and really couldn't get enough of it.  Ava loved playing on the inflatables and had no fears.  It was a great day visiting with lots of friends and we were all exhausted when we got home!