When my sister turned 30 a couple years ago, she and my mom took a weekend trip to celebrate. In anticipation of my 30th, I asked Mom if I got to do the same. (You other younger siblings are nodding your heads, I'm sure!) I chose Minnesota as my destination. But who wants to go there in January, especially while 7 months pregnant? Not me! So we decided to travel a few months early, and had a wonderful time!
Being more of a small town girl, I wanted to explore some of the small towns we've driven through on rare trips up to the Twin Cities. So that's what we did. We stayed in a very comfy bed and breakfast the first night, and were hosted by a dear friend the second. It was so much nicer than an impersonal hotel, in my opinion! Here are my mom and me outside our B+B:
Unfortunately, it rained the whole weekend, but we didn't let it deter us from exploring a farmer's market, an orchard, and some fun gift shops. Here are a couple fall scenes:
My mom had never been here, but she's heard Monica and I talk about it many times, so she was quite excited to have her first taste of this unique shopping experience.
We had a very fun weekend, and I am thankful to my husband for watching Nathan so my mom and I could spend this time together.
(I'll be back on Friday--just wanted to check in and share these pix.)
18 comments:
Looks like a fun trip. And what a wonderful idea!
Fun pix! So glad you both had fun - it was great to talk to you yesterday!
Monica
What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday milestone! It looks like you had a wonderful time.
Guess what? IKEA is coming to Denver!
Ooooooohhhhhh, IKEA!!!! I LOVE IKEA!!! Looks like you had a fun time!!
What a neat idea - a mother / daughter trip! With two girls of my own, I'll have to try and remember this. Fun photos of my homeland, too. =)
Supa cute! We'll talk soon - so glad you got to do this with momma! Love you!
Mandi
What a great trip. I love the fall scenes you got, since fall is my favorite season. I can't believe we'll be thirty in January!
How fun!! Bummer it rained, but I love all the spots that you visited! IKEA is big up here! If you ever come back up this way, let me know! :-)
good to have you back! glad you had a fun trip with your mom. what a great tradition to start with her girls.
What a lovely trip together -- I am so glad it worked out and will treasure these new memories! :) Happy early birthday! :) Love, Mom
I'm so glad you had a fun time away! I was thinking of you. I'm just sorry that it was such a rainy weekend, but I am happy it didn't put a damper on things. I hope you have come back refreshed and rested, for what I'm sure is a busy stretch ahead with Homecoming around the corner.
GLAD YOU HAD FUN AND WERE CAREFUL.
SEND MOM HOME ON TIME.
LOVE, DAD
Looks like fun! Greg and I went to our first B&B for our anniversary this year. We will definitely do it again. :)
Looks like so much fun! What a special time with your mom!
It sounds wonderful- I am glad you got to enjoy all of that right now instead of waiting!
30 is great- I just found out it is the new 20 ;)
((Hugs))
Carrie - no way you are turning 30 at the beginning of the year!?! (oh wait, I'm turning 26 at the beginning of the year. I suppose that could be right ...)
Kara K
What a great time to spend with your mom! I love IKEA and am excited to see from Mer it is coming soon to Denver.
I love IKEA. I wish they had one here.
It sounds like you had a lot of fun.
How nice to get to spend time with your mom alone. I might have to suggest something like that to mine.
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