Minnesota Mania

This year for the 4th of July and my Birthday, Shayn and I went to Natalie & Robert's lake house in Minnesota. We had SOO much fun! We had to stop by the Mall of America of course, and then it was a three hour road trip to their lake house. Although I expected nothing less, my sister and Robert did an amazing job restoring and decorating this place, it looks like something straight out of a Pottery Barn magazine! It is also right on the lake with a huge fire pit and beautiful dock. There is so much to do there, we went boating, biking and went into town for the BIGGEST cinnamon rolls ever! On my birthday, Natalie made me my favorite cake and we went out to dinner and then had some fun at the local casino. For the 4th of July we went to town and watched an amazing fireworks show over the lake. There were hundreds of boats on the lake with their lights on, it was beautiful. After that we went to a little bar and did some drinking and dancing. It went by way to fast, I can't wait to go back next year! Thanks for having us Robert and Natalie!!!

Girls Night Gala

Lucky for me, almost every one of my close friends works in the beauty industry. Besides the obvious perks, they also always seem to be part of fabulous events and parties, and I get to tag along! Recently, the girls went to work at Salon Couture, a new salon in Eagle. If you haven't been there yet, you have to check it out! It is absolutely beautiful, I'm so excited that my friends are working there! Last night, the salon hosted an event featuring several Eagle businesses. It was great to be able to support the girls - and the food and drinks weren't too bad either:) If anyone needs their hair done, make sure to call Jessica, Angie or Keri at Salon Couture!

Alexandria The Great

We have big news in the Carlson household! Our niece, Alexandria Paige Carlson is living with Shayn and I for the summer! Now that I'm a stay at home Mom, I have a new appreciation for parenting! She has been an absolute angel and blessing in our home and we have been having so much fun! I can't believe what an amazing person she is growing up to be, we are so happy to have her!

Kindercare

Once a year around the last month in June, our niece Alex comes to visit for a week. We live in a great neighborhood and we are pretty close with our neighbors, so Alex has made friends with a few of their kids around her age. To celebrate the occasion, we always have a big BBQ and invite all of the kids. Somehow the BBQ always turns into a giant sleepover! This year we had so much fun, we did it twice! The second time my sister's kids even joined in the fun. I love these crazy girls, can't wait until next year!