Minnesota for David's 10th Birthday

July 8, 2019

Off we go to Minnesota for David's "double digit" 10th birthday.  Robin and Jim pick us up after a very wonderful trip since we were complimentary upgraded to Delta Comfort.  We check in to the AmericInn after a few hugs from Lily and David.

July 9, 2019

Happy Birthday, David!  Lily and David came over to our hotel where we all swam in the indoor pool.  In no time, we needed to get ready for the big event at the WOW zone. We all caravanned over to join up with the Bergs, Barbara and Lyle, Bernice, Rita, Don, Lori, Peter, Jane, and of course all of us.  We enjoyed pizza and drinks, then the opening of the gifts began.  Our gift to David was opened last, because it was a HUGE surprise.  Weeks earlier, Nancy and Jim bought David a portable basketball hoop for his birthday, so I asked him, "Well, what are Zaydie and I supposed to get you?" to which he replied, "A football field!" David opened the first envelope in his gift bag, which read "Heinz Field".  I reminded David that he had asked for a football field.  He still didn't understand, so he opened the next envelope which read "August 9th".  Still puzzled, he opened the next envelope that said, "Section W, 195, Seat 8". At this point, he thought that he was going to see the Pittsburgh Steelers in Atlanta.  Finally, he understood that he was going to see his favorite team play their opening season game in Pittsburgh and HE WENT BALISTIC!

Afterwards, Lily opened her gift that said Bubbie, her mom, Nancy, Lily, and David would be going to Disney in October.  Another reason to go crazy!!

  After the gift opening, we bowled, the kids played video games, and we all played glow in the dark golf.

July 10, 2019

It's a "girls' day" as Nancy, Robin, Lily, and I head out to Chanhausen Dinner Theater, the nation's largest professional dinner theatre company, to see "Mama Mia".

We had amazing seats, dinner was delicious, and the production was superb!  After an afternoon rest, we headed out to Jane and Peter's for a fish fry.  As always, they did not disappoint!

We really had an amazing time!  Minnesota Nice!

July 11, 2019
   After a relaxing breakfast, I drove into town to explore, while Rob rested.  St Peter is a wonderful small town to explore!  I purchased a few treasures to take back home, then returned to the AmericInn to work on some needlework before Nancy arrived with Rita to escort us to Don and Lori's new campground residence for a Minnesota hot dog cookout!  It was a fabulous evening on Lake Lura!

After our cookout, we all took a stroll along Lake Lura.  It was so relaxing and beautiful!

And another Minnesota day ends!

July 12, 2019
  Nancy and I rode to today's destination of New Ulm, the setting for the movie, "New in Town".  What a really, really cute little town full of charm.  We ventured in and out of several little stores, and the town's THREE quilt stores!  Yes, I supported the  local economy!

It was a wonderful day that ended with everyone meeting at The Landings for a wonderful "last supper" in MN.

July 13, 2019

Thanks, Nancy and Jim for driving your ATL family to the airport for our flights home.  Robin and the kids left on Southwestern, while Rob and I flew home on Delta.  We all met up at the ATL airport and drove home together.