Sunday Adventures

We criss-crossed the Twin Cities yesterday to visit some family and friends. Our first stop was to Grandma and Grandpa O's house. We ate lunch together after enjoying some yard games. James kind of hinder our attempt at playing bocce ball. He kept stealing the little ball, therefore moving our target.

Neither child was too cooperative with a photo attempt. This pic happened to capture of smile from James, but not from Ella.

Here's a smile with Grandpa O.

We spent some time visiting with our friends Mike, Erin, Joe, Ray and brand new baby Will. We wish we could get together with them more often. This pic shows Ray and James very busy driving their cars. It was hard for James to want to leave!

We also stopped in to see Great-Grandpa O. Ella enjoyed riding on Great Grandpa's walker. Both kids enjoyed all the flowers on the patio.

James didn't fall asleep in the car right away like we were hoping so we decided that we'd stop for dinner. Our Garmin told us that there was a White Castle nearby and we decided to go on a little culinary adventure. The kids have never been to a White Castle and I've only eaten at one once during my childhood. Mark thought he had made a White Castle visit at some point in his childhood too. Guess it was time to share the experience with our children.

James only ate the fries--no surprise there. Ella thought the chicken rings (yes, chicken rings!) were tasty. Mark enjoyed his two double patty burgers, but confessed that he would not be able to handle any more. I had a bacon burger and a chicken ring sandwich--interesting. I doubt we will be frequent White Castle visitors....but at least we can say we have been there!