Summer Excitement

We have traveled to Northern Minnesota again this summer to visit family and attend the Polk County Fair in Fertile, MN. Tobias wasn't able to attend due to work commitments, but the boys and I had a blast.

James is now tall enough for all of the rides at the fair! He was ready for the scary rides, but I wasn't! He was able to do some of the big kid rides this year though - and loved them!

James loved the roller coaster!

James and two of his cousins on the slide!

Part of the fun is the food. We enjoyed a treat every night and James' favorite was the ice cream!

Motorcycles are always fun!

Eli even attended the fair for a couple of hours. Too much excitement for him this year, but we're pretty certain he'll have a blast next year!

Eli's favorite part of our trip was getting hugs from family!

James and Grandpa Mel enjoying a walk on the Walters Family Farm!

Goodies from our garden. James and Tobias are quite the gardeners - lots of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchinis! Tasty, tasty, tasty!

Before...

After!
Tobias and James (in his Spiderman costume) gave Eli his first haircut!

Enjoying some time with his best buddy, Abby! Love this picture!

Happy little guy - Eli is laughing just looking at James. My boys play so well together!

Other than his big brother, Eli's other love in life is food! This little man is loving solid food!

My boys looking sharp before school one day!

I had to laugh at this picture. I found James in the baby's crib and my boys were having a great conversation. Seeing this was a great way to start my day!

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