Outing Day and Fun Run!!!!

It was another tough weekend for us. We headed up to Outing, MN for the annual Outing Day and Fun Run. We started the weekend on Thursday (to avoid all the traffic). The kids were getting a little restless before we left since we pushed them to the limit before nap time. The kids slept through all the road construction between Rogers and Elk River and then woke up. Brooke fell back asleep - this was the highlight of trip up north. We also stopped at the Bungalow for dinner with the parents. Definitely good food!

On Friday, we headed out for some boating, swimming and a picnic lunch on the pontoon. Brooke and Riley both love driving the boat with Grandma.

Mom and Kids enjoying the boatride!
Brooke the Pontoon Princess
Captain Riley and First Mate - Grandma Peggy
Mr. Muscles!!!

That night, we had a bonfire. The kids enjoyed the smores and not sure who made a bigger mess on their face: Grandpa or Riley.

On Saturday, we headed to downtown Outing for the fun run and family activities.

There were more runners and walkers this year that impacted our standings. Eric continued his strong second place finish in the 30-39 age group, however Grandpa and Grandma slipped. Vicki fell out of the top three so no ribbon for her. The grandparents and Vicki pushed the strollers through the hilly course. Grandma and Eric went kayaking that afternoon since the run was not strenous enough for us. :)

On Saturday evening, we headed back out on the boat for more swimming, grilled hot dogs and more sunshine. We even stopped by the ice cream shop on the way back to spend Grandpa's golf winnings!!!

The highlight of the whole weekend for the kids was Grandpa's tractor ride....

We left on Sunday for the city. Both kids stayed awake the whole time and definitely ready for a nap by the time we got home!

This week, I am heading to Chicago for work on Thursday and back on Saturday morning!

Have a good one!