Family Fun Weekend in Frazee

 The last weekend in September was Family Fun weekend in Frazee! My sister Lauren was home from Florida, it was Mathew's homecoming, we took some family pictures, went to Mass together and had a fabulous dinner out. I am frustrated with myself for not getting more pictures. Bad Mama!

 

Lauren moved to Florida a week after Nora was born so she was so happy to see her baby again. Nora has changed SO much since Lauren moved.

 

Grandma Janice and Auntie Lisa came for an afternoon. Grandma and Nora got some good snuggles in during nap time. So bummed I don't have a picture of Lisa and the kids. :(

Cousin Hailie came over after school. She believes she has a special bond with Nora since they both have red hair.

 

Grandpa and Thomas are both in their happy place.

 It was homecoming in Frazee so my mom served lunch for the football team. I wish I had a picture of Thomas while these guys were around. He was proud to have lunch with the big boys.

 

 After we cleaned up lunch it was time to head downtown for the Homecoming Parade. We didn't have Nora's stroller so we packed her up in the wagon.

The football team rode through the parade in a Daggett Truck...

pulled by Grandpa Fred and Thomas! Lauren had kind of planned this trip home around Mathew's football schedule. She wanted to be able to attend a game while she was home but Mathew suffered a season ending injury during the first game of the season.

Most of Saturday was spent preparing for family pictures. My parents and brother made a last minute trip to the local department store. I had a hair appointment. Erik had work to do so the aunties made sure the kids got whatever they wanted and had naps so they'd be in a good mood for pictures. After pictures most of us went straight to Mass. One car had to stop by the house to change Thomas' pants that were soaked with soda. On the bright side, he spilled after pictures and he didn't get a chance to drink the beverage!!! :) After church we went back to the house to freshen up and drop off the kiddos! Thanks so much to Grandma LaRaye and Auntie Steph for watching the babes so the rest of us could enjoy an relaxing evening out.

 

On our way to dinner with these fine individuals. Not quite sure how Lauren ended up in the back with Mathew's crutches???

Dinner. Dad and his daughters.

We also squeezed in a trip to the farm to visit Erik's grandparents. This is such a sweet picture of Nora and her Great Grandpa Dennis.

 

 As soon as we turned down Dennis and Rosie's driveway Thomas realized where we were headed and immediately asked for a ride on the blue tractor.

 

The lawn mower was next.

 

Meanwhile, Nora is inside snuggling with Uncle Peter...

and Great Grandma Rosie. Dennis and Rosie have decided to move off the farm into a smaller home in town. We are happy for them and the much simpler and more convenient life they are choosing but we will miss visiting them on the farm.

Sunday afternoon my mom and sisters and I visited our good friend Jill. Jill is a special person to us and she was over joyed to finally meet Nora. After our visit with Jill we headed out for a little shopping and ice cream!

 

After our shopping trip it was time to pack up and head back to Chanhassen. Lauren travelled back to the cities with Erik, Nora and me to catch her flight back to FL on Monday morning.

Lauren and Hannah took Thomas for a quick wagon ride.

Squeezing in one last snuggle with the freshly bathed baby!

We had a tough time getting the clean, sleeping baby out of Auntie Hannah's arms. So precious!

Lucky Thomas got to stay in Frazee for a  few extra days for some quality time with Grandpa F and Grandma Christine. Lucky for Mama, I got some quality time with Nora.
We were sad to see the weekend come to an end but we look forward to the next Family Fun Weekend in Frazee which will be the weekend before Christmas. Erik and I have some fun plans up our sleeves. Can't wait!