Easter in Minnesota

We've finally had some beautiful weather lately. I'm talking about 70s, sunny, and just all around gorgeous. So, Emma and I have been spending some time outdoors playing with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, swinging, and just generally running around. 

Sidewalk Chalk!

It never fails that Emma sits right on some drawings...chalk butt!

Backyard Please Mommy?

She actually had a blast swinging, it's just really bright back there

Due to the crazy nursing hours both Rachel and I work, we celebrated Easter this last weekend with my side of the family. 

We left for Mankato on Saturday morning to spend the day at Rachel's house. We packed up Emma and our stuff and made the 2.5 hour drive to Mankato. Emma did really well. She never got upset or cried, but she didn't sleep at all either. But overall, it was a pleasant drive. 

Coloring on the car ride

Once we arrived in Mankato, we went to Chipotle for lunch. John was super excited to each lunch there. It was good, and we were all starving since it was around 1:00pm. 

After lunch, we went to Rachel's house to try and put Emma down for a much-needed nap, but she wasn't having it. We brought her pack n play, and she thought it was a toy to play with. So, we went outside to a park to wear her out for a while. We later had to borrow a stroller from a neighbor of Rachel's and she finally fell asleep in the stroller. 

Playing with Daddy

Rachel treated us out for supper for our birthdays, and we went to "Number 4" which is an American Restaurant with burgers, sandwiches, pastas, and steaks. It was very good, and we went a little early so it wasn't too busy and Emma was very good throughout the entire meal. 

Rachel gave Emma a bath when we got home, and then we put her down around 8 pm. She fought it a little bit, but she was so tired it didn't take too long her her to pass out. Once she was down, we tried watching a movie, but we all gave up and hit the hay around 10:30pm. We were beat!

On Sunday, mom and dad and Ryan came to Mankato at around 9:00am in order to hang out with Emma and us before the rest of the clan arrived. Around noon, everyone else showed up. 

It was a fun little gathering, and nice to see everyone again. Emma tolerated the crowd very well, and had fun playing with all the kiddos. She slept for half the drive back home and went to sleep at her normal bedtime with no problem. She was worn out from all the excitement. 

We had a great time in Minnesota with family, but it was nice to get home again and back to our routine. 

Emma and Auntie Rachel Playing

 

We also celebrated Trevor and Jenna's Birthday