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Visit to Uncle Lester + Aunt Shelly's

Last weekend we road tripped down to uncle Lester and aunt Shelly's house for a quick visit before we headed back so Clara could attend a friend's birthday party.

The girls were off of school Thursday and Friday for teacher's convention break and I took Friday off of work, so we started heading south on Friday morning. Dana stayed behind as he wasn't feel well, unfortunately.

Clara had brought her monkeys to introduce them to Shelly's monkeys.

Lots of monkey business!






Brynn loves visiting small towns like Fessenden and Wolsey (where Lester and Shelly live) because everyone is so friendly and knows one another and you can get everywhere around town on foot (or if not on foot, then very quickly by car). So, we were on a walk, stretching our legs from the car ride and taking advantage of the nice weather on Friday afternoon, when we found the Buzz'n Coffee Shop. Shel had told us about it and it did not disappoint. They not only sell coffee, but treats and ice cream as well.

Clara enjoyed the ice cream while playing with the play set they had there.




They also had one of those little library houses out in front and Clara found a book from the  Magic Tree House series which she has read at school. She was super excited. 



Pretty soon after we got back from the coffee shop, it was time to start on the chimichangas! Brynn made her famous guacamole.

Clara and I were on frying duty.



What a treat! They were so yummy. Then the neighborhood cat, Boots, came by for a visit.

Thanks for having us, Shelly and Lester! Had a great time as always! 💜





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theweckerlys said…
Fun! What a sweet kitty.

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