This past weekend was a busy one, first we (Gimpy - otherwise known as Ed story later, Jessica and I) drove down to Chicago to start the Barnhart wedding celebrations with a wonderful shower thrown by Big Red, Kelly received some fab goodies from some fab people! From there some of the girls made a deposit at Hollywood casino and then settled into the Murphy abode before starting the next leg of our journey. On Sunday, the Andrews and Bayolas packed their covered wagons and headed north. We arrived in Mound Sunday night, appears the Bayolas bring cold rainy weather everywhere they go....we had 3 weeks of sunny, 80 degree days, lo and behold, when we arrived it was 50 and raining.
Monday was spend at the Mall of America where Joe and Jordan enjoyed the amusement park, Lego store and American Girl! After a failed attempt to start a bon fire, we roasted hotdogs and smores on the old gas bbq - oh well, the best laid plans.
But our best time was spend Tuesday on the boat, the weather wasn't great but it was dry and less windy. There was some friendly fishing sibling competition - which Jordan won by catching 4 fish to Joes 3 but Joe was happy as Uncle Ed let him drive the boat! It was so relaxing, the lake was quiet and calm - even Jeanne grabbed a pole and gave it a shot!
We shared a farewell dinner at our fab, the Narrows and then sent the Bayolas into the dark night as Jeanne insisted on driving back to Chicago at night to avoid traffic and construction.
We have already started to count the days til their visit next year!
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