Summer Fun in Minnesota

I have been too busy in Minnesota to even think about posting, but it is now time to give you guys an update.

I grew up in Minnesota, and I always look forward to coming back home. Friday evening I boarded the plan to Minnesota and landed nearly 10 hours later after a layover in Seattle.

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My sister, Kristy, and her boyfriend picked me up from the airport and we headed to my parent’s farm in southern Minnesota. I was very happy to be greeted with warm temps in the 80s, which is my ideal temperature.

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Saturday morning we went to the small local farmer’s market in my hometown. There isn’t a whole lot, but I think that’s pretty awesome people still come every week and support the local growers. As a kid, I remember selling pumpkins out of the bed of our pick-up truck. 

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Next it was a stop at my favorite salon to get a haircut and brighten up my highlights.

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My family and I spent the next couple of days at the lake enjoying one of the 10,000+ lakes of Minnesota.

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We played croquet, which I did absolutely horrible at.

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Nick (Kristy’s boyfriend), Kristy (my sister), and I went for a run in the steamy summer weather (hence the reason for my bright red face). I managed 7 miles in just under an hour, which is pretty good for me these days.

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We also had a baby shower with some of my extended family and celebrated my grandpa’s 94th birthday. There’s definitely some longevity in my family!

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And of course I requested a campfire in the darkness!

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My sister and I then traveled to the Twin Cities for some girl time and shopping fun!

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We hit up many of my favorite stores including: Trader Joe’s, Lululemon, Anthropologie, Loft, The Limited, Nordstrom Rack, and Bath & Body Works.

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And I, of course, had to visit Caribou Coffee for an afternoon treat. Caribou is based in Minnesota but the owners got their inspiration from a trip to Alaska.

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For dinner one evening, Kristy and I went to Crave and enjoyed some happy hour specials.

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Today we are having another baby shower with friends of mine from college, camp, and those I’ve gotten to know over the years.

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7 Comments

  1. 8.5.14
    Kati Sorenson said:

    I LOVE seeing Waseca. It’s always going to be home for those of us that have left it. 🙂

  2. 8.6.14
    Karen said:

    I’m in the Midwest now too (Michigan)! My trip had a lot of family and warm weather activities too. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

  3. 8.7.14
    Sarah said:

    enjoy your time at home!

  4. 8.14.14
    Kristy said:

    So fun to have you in Minnesota! Nick enjoyed meeting you too and he told me all about this blog post that he was in. We miss you!!

    • 8.14.14
      Michelle said:

      Haha! Too funny. I’m always leery about including new people in blog posts, but I’m happy he was okay with it.