May Long Weekend

We spent the May Long Weekend camping (and shopping) at Baker Park, just west of Minneapolis.

Crystal, Justin and Sophie joined us and stayed next door to our campsite in a log cabin.

Chloe did quite well in the great outdoors. She slept nicely in the fresh air!

Giant bubble wands kept the kids busy for awhile.

Every night we had a campfire and, of course, s'mores!

Lucy, looking very tired after a busy day.

We spent Saturday at the Mall of America.

Charlie enjoyed having a friend to go with on the rides.

He has never gone on the big swings before. Luckily, fearless Sophie inspired him to give it a try!

Couldn't miss riding the big rigs!

Waiting for the bumper cars to start up.

Lucy was unbelievably excited to go on this fast car ride. Every time it whipped around the corner, she giggled with glee!

Having pancakes for breakfast.

Chloe, all smiles after a good night's sleep.

Lucy, with no smiles because she didn't have a good night's sleep.

Charlie, showing off the frog and dragon fly he caught.

Lucy, making Chloe giggle...

And making sure the camera is capturing the moment.

Taking her baby for a walk.

You never know when you'll need a rake

The kids, getting in one last game before Sophie had to leave.

Trapped in the bubbles at McDonald's Play Place.

Chloe getting a cool mist spray in the 38 degree weather.

That felt good!

Charlie on the tire swing.

Cooling off!

I wonder if this one's going to love playgrounds as much as her older siblings...

Waiting for supper.

She must have been hungry!

This butterfly sure loved the checkered tablecloth. It kept coming back!

Not too sure what to think of this creature on his shoulder! Either that or he's trying very hard to stay still while Mom tries to get the picture...

Lucy, demanding the camera take a picture of her, too, not just the butterfly!

We didn't need to rush to get the picture after all. That butterfly perched on Charlie's shoulder for quite some time!

At the beach!

Who knew we'd be swimming in the lake in May?

Snuggling in the towels!

Too cute!

Now, off to the playground!

Another lazy morning in the tent trailer!

Charlie was the last to wake up.

Lucy, in Chloe's sleeping quarters!

Being silly on the drive home!