Primary Election Day.

It was primary election day today.

We are in a whole new ball game here in Minnesota.

No longer amongst all Republicans.

There is an open Governor's race.

The last Governor was Republican in a Democratic state.

E X C I T I N G I tell you. EXCITING.

I was an election judge today and loved every minute of it.

But I will be honest, I miss Utah politics. I felt so much more involved and educated in Utah politics.

Happy election day.

T O M A T O

Our tomato plants are growing.
I think it must be the weather because I had HORRIBLE luck last year in Salt Lake.

Happy weekend.

Brasa.

Last weekend we went to Stillwater, Minnesota with our friends James, Megan and Ava. There was a little lumberjack festival, but Mitch and I missed the festivities because Mitch was lucky enough to play in a golf tournament on Saturday morning. But we did get to hang out with Ava, I am slightly obsessed with her. Megan and James also took us to this restaurant Brasa in the cities. BEST FOOD ever.

We had a fabulous weekend and wish so much that James Megan and Ava lived closer.

Ava. She is sooooo cute.

This is not the greatest picture. But the food is just so incredible.

Nauvoo

We went to Nauvoo last weekend with our good friends Audrey and Shad. It really was amazing. It was incredible to be in a place where the church had so much growth and to be where Joseph Smith had been.

Nauvoo Temple

Standing in front of Joseph Smith's house and over to the right is his grave.

While in Nauvoo we also celebrated my 26th birthday. I feel older, I think I am going to have a horrible time turning 50. We ate Dairy Queen, a midwest favorite, chocolate ice cream to celebrate. All in all it was a wonderful trip and birthday.

U T A H !

Oh, how I love Utah! We went to Utah this last weekend to celebrate my Grandma Bev's 85th birthday! We were also able to celebrate the 4th of July as well! We do love Minnesota, but miss Utah like crazy.

My cute Grandma Bev and Aunt Tracy at my Grandma's party.

Some Crookston cousins at my Grandma's party.

Meeting at Laird Park with some friends.

Hiking with my Mom at Lake Mary.

We went to the Rodeo with Mitch's Family.
I didn't get a picture of the whole family, but a got a great one of Mitch's sister's family.

My great Aunt Becky, Grandma Mary and Chase at dinner on the 4th.

We also went waterskiing! Mitch loves to drive the boat.

Duluth.

After the marathon, Mitch was a great support!

Mitch next to Lake Superior

If you look in the distance, you can see the lighthouse

We went to Duluth this weekend. It's in northern Minnesota next to Lake Superior. I ran Grandma's Marathon. The marathon was beautiful, all along Lake Superior. We also went to Split Rock Lighthouse, about 40 miles north of Duluth, and on a boat cruise on a small section of Lake Superior.

All in all we had a wonderful weekend.

Happy Father's Day!

Dad,

Thank you for everything.

Happy Father's Day!

Love you.

Sj