More Highlights from our Family Time in Minneapolis ~The Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center ~The Utepils Brewing Co.

Our family stayed in an Airbnb that was within walking distance 

of several family friendly attractions. 

So many times we have driven past the Sculpture Garden 

and we’ve seen that very large spoon with a cherry.

This time, we saw it up close and personal.

This tree was filled with wind chimes.

I do love the sound of wind chimes, 

but pretty sure the neighbors would find 

this many chimes annoying!

Many children were enjoying this swing...

Our girls took their turn.

Baby Jack had his afternoon cat nap in his stroller,

while we walked around the Gardens.

It was a hot and windy day!

The air conditioning, glass of water, 

and cold beverage at the Walker Art Center 

was a welcome relief from the heat.

Jake and Emily have good 

college friends in Minneapolis.

We all met at the Airbnb and then 

walked to the Utepils Brewing Co.

This may have been Baby Jack’s 

first visit to a Brewery.

He does look a little bit concerned, 

doesn’t he?!

Our dinner came from a food truck, parked outside.

Quite delicious!

We enjoyed time with our family and friends.

Then, hubby and I had a peaceful walk 

‘home’ through the neighborhood.

Take care,

~Natalie

Thanksgiving Week in Boston ~Weekend Side Trip ~Smuttynose Brewing Company Tour

Saturday was a perfect day to drive out of the city 

and take in some area attractions.

We were a few weeks too late to enjoy the 

Colors of the New England countryside.

However, I did get to see the ocean...

and for this Dakota girl, that is quite s treat!

(Stay tuned, I will share those photos

another day)

First on our agenda was a tour of the

Smuttynose Brewing Company.

Since hubby occasionally brews his own,

and we all like to try different craft beers,

a brewery tour is always interesting.

After listening to the Smuttynose History and Brewing process,

we had the opportunity to purchase a punch card for tasting.

Cheers

Waiting in their lobby is just like sitting in Grammy's Parlor

with the wildly colored crocheted afghans!

A Smuttynose Brew to go?

Yes, please!

Take care,

~Natalie

p.s. stop back for photos of our seaside drive up the coast

and our evening in Portsmouth.

p.s.s. photo credits for some of the 

pictures goes to Jake Hubert.

Thank you