The Rissell's: Minnesota Trip

Wednesday, September 10th

Sophia spent the day with Alyssa. She misses her, so I'm glad they had a few hours together. Amy was so sweet, taking Sophia & Alyssa to Culver's for lunch and then Petland - where we frequently took the girls when they were younger.

Abby & I met up with Angie, Gabi & Daphne at Lookout Ridge in Woodbury. This was our first time meeting Daphne in person. I felt like I already knew her from all the pictures and stories I hear from Angie. She is spunky, determined and reminds me of Abby. It was so great watching the girls play together. We then lunched at Panera together. Abby & Gabi were so cute together - chatting it up and giggling. Miss seeing them together!! Thank you for making the drive for us Angie!!!

Gabi came back to our "home away from home" for a couple hours to play some more with Ab. I then picked up Sophia at Alyssa's and we made our way to Eden Prairie for dinner with Josh's family.

Thank you to Amy & Joel for coordinating! It works so well meeting at Davanni's (Amy reserved the party room) and having all who can show up come for pizza and visiting. Cute story: Grandma Di recently got a smart phone. Sophia was very excited to set her up on Instagram and show her how the phone works. They bonded over this! Even took a selfie together.......HA! We enjoyed having 7 of the grandkids together. Abby & Phoeby are the same age (just weeks apart and missing almost the same teeth) and Zayn & Sophia are the same age (just weeks apart). Joel and Amy thought of everything - taking care of the pizza for all, bringing activities for the kids to do, cards for the guys to play, brought cupcakes and even gifts. It was relaxing and allowed everyone to just catch up.

Thank you ALL for making this day special & memorable!!