I think mother nature skipped fall

and went right to winter!  That's what it feels like the last couple of days at least.  It's been COLD and windy!  I don't know about you, but it sure caught me off guard after our 80 degree weekend!

We took advantage of the weather last weekend and went to Minnetonka Orchards for a few hours with our friends, Stefanie and Josh and Emily's friend, Abby.

We had such a nice time.  We got to play on the swing and the train

take a ride on the tractor-train,

get our face painted

and stroll the grounds soaking up the rays!

This weekend is race weekend!  Patrick is running the TC 10 mile and Emily is participating in the Diaper Dash.  I can't wait to cheer them both on!

We are also celebrating the upcoming arrival of my sister's baby!  Karen and Marcus are driving up from Chicago for her shower today and we're all so excited to get a peek at that growing baby bump.  I haven't seen her in person since August so I know that she will have a lot more tummy!

It will be a busy weekend, but filled with fun events and plenty of family time!

The Harrisons