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On Sat February 7, we took a day trip to the Lark Toy Store and the National Eagle Center in Wabasha Minnesota, similar to our day trip about a year ago. First, we ate a picnic lunch near the carousel. I brought homemade lasagna from the night before and it worked out perfectly!  Then, we got on the merry-go-round. It was Dallin's first time. Tanner remembered being on the ride from last year!  Every animal on this carousel was hand carved by the Lark Toy maker. Aren't they beautiful? Dallin was a little squished sharing a seat with me. But once the ride finally started going, he was okay. Not many smiles from him during the ride, but he did say "wee, wee!" and watched wide-eyed. Here are the exhibits of toys throughout the ages. Puppet show There are SO many toys to play with here! And there is a bookstore area, too. The Eagle Center was beautiful. We got to see the ambassador eagles up close and watched an eagle presentation where we learned a lot. Clearly, there is...

We took a fun overnight trip to the twin cities Jan 31 and Feb 1. (I still cringe having to call it "the cities" because it reminds me that we don't live in one). We enjoyed the Children's Museum with our boys and then Greek food, Ice Castles and fire throwers with Stacy and Dan! We spent the night at their house and went to church with them the following day. Then, we enjoyed more of the Children's Museum before going home. Thanks to Grandma Z for the museum gift cards. We all had a really great time! Make sure to wear snow boots and snow pants when going to see ice castles. It was gorgious!! But our feet sunk ankle deep into the foamy snow. Back at home, I realized how long Jeremy's hair was getting. I kinda like it! Jeremy cleaned out the garage, and it looks so amazing! The boys tried riding their bikes in it, but on that particular day, it got too cold for them. Also, I wanted to show these adorable pictures of Dallin falling asleep on my chest one day. H...