Minnesota:
Land of Sky Blue Waters
Lake Mille Lacs. So big, you can't even see across it.
Fish so big they won't even fit in your frying pan.
Where giant men wear brown tights...
...and the free run wild...
We set up shop on Bay Lake in Deerwood...
This picture reminds me of my Mom.
If she were here, she would sit so patiently and help my boys reel in the best fish alive!
I am sure she is somewhere out there sitting on a dock watching the waves...
Lucky enjoys a shore dinner of fresh fried walleye...
Axel prefers to dip everything from chicken fingers to watermelon to pickles in his vat of ranch...
...then washes it down with a nice tall glass of white milk...
After the long drive and full bellies a movie will do just fine...
...but a beer or two will do even better...
Rise n Shine, Rock Stars.
In search of Paul and his Big Blue Ox
Turns out that Babe is pretty easy to spot. After all he is 7 axe handles and a plug of tobacco wide between the eyes...
The giant lumberjack still greets each child by name and where they come from since 1954..
"Well HELLO there, Lucky and Axel from Minnesota"
Paul's dog Sport was cut in half by an ax. In haste to mend his back together, he was sewn up wrong.
Like the most incredible episode of American Pickers and Hoarders...
Each store front, barn or garage has more collections than the next...
All set up so immaculate.
Some might call them "treasures"...
There is an old timey playground, ready to take off a limb...
I met my new boyfriend...
...while the kids get thrown in the clink...
...and Mike fires off shots in memory of Brad...
There's no bull about it.
These guys are ready to ride some rides...
...but first we need a snack underneath the weepy ol' willow...
I'm a squirrel. NO I'm a BEAVER!
I'm a Pelican! Bakkk...
Paul Bunyan liked to work with big men. The most famous were his 7 axe men. They were all named Elmer, so when he called they all came running.
A couple a Winner Winner Chicken Dinners...
Wonder were they get it from?
Lucky & I check out the Serpent on Serpent Lake...
There in time left in the day for plenty of swimming and digging in the sand...
The next morning we head into town for the big parade...
This is Lucky's parade face...
Clearly winning at candy snatching....
This is as much time as Axel got on the beach before losing his mind on this exhausted sleep deprived party weekend of his...
...leaving Lucky and myself alone to make the best sand fort ever,
some more swimming and a long peaceful kayak trip around the bay.
Just the two of us...
Let's get this party started!
HAPPY HOUR!
HOT TUB!
...little nose pickin'...
...and a friendly (?) game of tennis between bros...
Just don't get tricked. I don't think he really has any candy.
I swear. They take up the whole bed.
Swing on by TREASURE CITY...
...if you're thirsty. They have Free Ice Water.
...lots of dusty over-priced trinkets...
...some other stuff too...
Take a ride...
Stick your head in the hole, if ya like...
I don't care.
Just get me home in time to celebrate Coda's 3rd birthday by watching
Tony casually sit n grill some wienies...
Hmmm... What's next?
the Dells?
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