Minnesota Visit Notes
My dad and Ellen just left. A great visit; immersive, as it must be to get our fill so we can last until we see them again.
Some highlights:
- Jackson Street Roundhouse. We took Frank for a ride on a real train. Good place for a birthday party. They have a nice Thomas-themed play area as well. $5.00 per person.
- Minnesota History Museum. There is voluntary donation box. I would never have brought a 2 year old and a 4 year old to a history museum, but it was perfect for kids. They have a three story high "grain elevator" that they can crawl around in...and a working Segway on hand that got my dad thinking about getting one.
- Eating at the St. Clair Broiler. Their walleye is excellent. Maggie's tearful pleading for a forbidden malt inspired both my dad and Matt to order ones for themselves.
- Playing keep-away from Jake.
- Mall of America trip - outfitting Maggie for upcoming wedding and eatin' some crepes. Though that trip ended in screaming hysterics, it was, overall, a nice time. I got Maggie up from the fit she was pitching on the floor by telling her she could throw a dime into the fountain to make a wish. She stood up and threw the dime in while screaming at the top of her lungs, "I WISH I COULD STAY HERE FOR-EVERRRRR"
- Baby-sitting for Lolly. She interacts as if she is about 9 months old. Uncanny.
12:09:32 PM 
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