Our Minnesota Trip - Day by Day

July 4th - 

On our way to Rochester, to visit Chris' Dad.

Later that night, back at Chris' house.  We kicked off the festivities with some "tequila shakers."  (and when I say "we" I mean "they" - not me.)

Next, we drove down to Minneapolis for the fireworks show on the Mississippi River.  
There, we met up with Chris' brother Jeff and his fiance' Gina and their friends.
(Chris and Jeff)
(Chris, Jeff and Gina)
(Gina and Chris)
(Childhood neighbor, Jenny and Jeff)

After things wrapped up in Minneapolis, we drove to the twin city, Saint Paul for some club time at "Drink."

Our Minnesota Trip - Day by Day

July 3rd...

Welcome to the Mall of America.  For those of you who haven't been to Bloomington, Minnesota, the Mall of America is mostly 3 floors high (with exception to the 4th floor theater).  There is a miniature golf course, and a theme park contained within.
Due to the size of the mall, and my pregnancy restrictions, we had to rent a wheel chair.  Kat was more than willing to rent one as well - since she is 7 1/2 months pregnant.



Oh,... Marc!





Our Night on the town -  downtown Minneapolis 

Who's this guy?  We didn't know either at the time!


Welcome to Mickey's diner!  It was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" a little while back.  FAMOUS eats!  3:30 in the morning, we got hungry and it was still open - with a glowing sign beckoning us in.  45 minutes later, we enjoyed blueberry pancakes, hearty omelets whipped with a cup of lard, and a Mickey's special burger.  SOOO good.
Why did my face look so skeptical, you ask?  Marc just got accused of being "unpatriotic" by a drunk guy on the other side of Chris.  This was just after the train-car restaurant had broken out spontaneously  - in song.