Duluth

Although there were many places we would have rather went as a family (Tennessee and Arkansas, for example), our bank account allowed us a weekend in Duluth. People here in Minnesota call this area "The North Shore." It's right on Lake Superior for those of you who are lacking in geography skills.

The Train Museum: We knew Ike would be ecstatic to see the trains, but we didn't know how much Cal would love it, too. He thought it was so great that we got to actually go into these old trains.

This was inside of an old steam engine. The kids wanted so bad to turn all of those nozzles.

This was Cal's pose in one of the seats of an engine.
Here's Ike trying to do the same thing while coughing. Ha. (not so good at thumbs-up)

Here's Ike with a hot chocolate and a scone.

The Pool: Definitely the highlight of the trip. We went swimming four times in two days. By the last swim, both boys were so brave. Ike jumped in and wanted to go under. Then he would say, "I go underwater" very proudly. Eric and I were exhausted from all the swimming.

I asked Cal how excited he was to go swimming and he said, "This much!"

I am very strong.

Another thumbs-up picture.