Minnesota Trip Part 2

While we were in Minnesota, we spent a few days traveling in the state so that we could see some of Todd's side of the family. His Mom has several relatives that live there, including her Mom. The first day we drove to the Morris to pick up Grandma Beaty on our way to Todd's Aunt Kris's house. It was great to be able to see Grandma Beaty's lovely apartment. At Kris and Phil's that evening we had a nice dinner and we were introduced to several family members. It was so nice to meet everyone in person besides just seeing pictures of Rita's side of the family. That evening I met two of Todd's aunts, four cousins and a fiance, and three second cousins. The next day we checked out the farm and had a nice day visiting before we ventured on to New London to see some more of the Fermoyle side. Meadow did a great job of napping between all of our locations.

After arriving in New London at Todd's Aunt Karen and Uncle Sig's, I was introduced to more cousins. We had another wonderful dinner and enjoyed the company of five of Todd's cousins, and I believe 8 of his second cousins came and went throughout the evening. It was amazing being able to meet so many family members in such a short time. Thanks to the Kloos and Holme families for hosting us.

These pictures are a little bit out of order, so it starts out with the New London part of the trip first. I also regret that we were not able to get a cousin picture with the Holme family while we had everybody there. We were too busy socializing.

Meadow fell asleep on the gator ride Sig Jr took us on. This was a pretty amazing feat because it was really bumpy.

Ben,Mallory and Amy in the background
On the gator ride around sig's property. For those who don't know what a gator(sp?)is, it is a 4x4 all terrain vehicle that is like a pick up truck, but the size of a golf cart. I hope that explanation gives it justice.
Beautiful hills that remind me of central NY
Sig and Todd in the front seat

Family Pic by all the corn on the Kloos farm. They farm over a 1,000 acres.

I love this picture. The farm equipment is just enormous and Meadow is still pretty tiny.
Uncle Phil showing Meadow the atv.
Aunt Kris giving Meadow a ride
Cousin Dani, Toni's fiance Jon, and Meadow snuggling in for a nap.

Meadow's great grandma Beatrice
Little country girl
She was waving to grandma Beaty on our walk. It was so precious

Grandma Beaty is way off in the distanceCousin Toni sharing her bunny that she won at a fair years ago.

Dani, Todd, Toni, and Holly
The whole crew. Toni and Jon are getting married next summer so we may be out there again for the big event.