weekend in st. paul

We made the trek home for the 4th of July weekend. It was a quick visit but we are so glad we did it. Right off the plane we headed to the park for a family BBQ. Jackson and his cousin Conner had a blast at the splash pool. Jackson loves, loves, loves the water! 

 

 

 

 Mama kept asking Jackson and Conner to hug for a photo. Jackson was trying hard but I think Conner had other things in mind.

 Miranda and Will meet and it is love. Miranda is always good at working on age-appropriate milestones with the boys. She is going to make an awesome PT!

Next set of photos are at the Lock and Dam #1. Cute photos of the two cousins!

 

 

 

Here we are at the Minnesota Zoo.

"Nice to meet you. I do like green eggs and ham, I do!"

 We see a leopard but all we want is lunch.

 The Zoo had a great kid-friendly play house. Gotta hang out there and drive the boat ...

 ... and ride the giant ant/insect thing!

 

 Nothing beats a calming bath in Nana's sink. I think Will slept for 5 hours after this relaxing bath.

Peek-a-boo? Or just being silly? Silly it is! It was hard for Conner to say goodbye but I couldn't not post these.

Jackson and Nana are excited!

Isn't this a great photo? Goodbyes are hard but this photo sums up our visit perfectly!

Hitting up the rides at Como Town. Remember Jackson last year at this time. He didn't really know what to think last year but this year was completely different. Bay Beach (a similar amusement park in Green Bay) here we come!

This is where we wish Jackson could have had a friend with him. They could have put the fire out together.

 

 Will being loved on by Nana.

 Family shot on the old swing!

Mom, Dad, and Will.

Oh, what a great way to say goodbye and thank you for a great visit. We all relaxed at the Keyser house before leaving for Chicago. Mom and Dad were treated to a great flight home, where both boys slept for the whole flight!