This weekend was our 17th annual R. ladies weekend. It's a wonderful tradition that started with just our grandma and her girls/in-laws, and has spread to welcome the next generation. For a large family (great grand baby number 50 was with us this time!) it's a great way to reconnect at lest once a year. I became the default last-minute planner, and found us a vacation rental in Red Wing, MN. Because the planning was last minute, many weren't able to make it-they were missed (and missed out)! The photo is missing some of those in attendance.
It was a wonderful place. We very much plan on going back there in the future as it's a gorgeous house, affordable, has room and beds galore, is very scenic and relatively close to most of us. We truly could have stayed right on the premises and been thoroughly entertained. 
Last week, we had snow and cold, cold, cold. Just in time for the weekend, the sun came out, fall arrived and we were treated to absolutely beautiful weather.
Hiking Barn Bluff. The way the bluffs in this area rise out of nowhere is gorgeous. (I know, I look like I'm gonna pop you one. Maybe I will. I do have a mean left hook.)
Stairs on the hike. Lots and lots of stairs. They are from the devil. Or so Claire thought at this point.
The mighty Mississippi from the top of the bluff.
A certain milestone is being reached this year by our eldest cousin-she went home with many, many treasures. We have birthday parties with style.
Gut busting laughter: it's good for the body.
Yup, lotsa sophisticated humor. We should be set for a while after this trip.
4 comments:
Ah, looks like so much fun. Too bad I was only a few thousand miles away.
-Katrina
Gut busting laughter is not only good for the body, it's great for the soul. Looks like you had a ton of fun.
I'm not set- I want more! :)
looks like a great time, anna. i'm sure everyone appreciated you as "default" planner! wish i could've come!
~ann b.
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