A farmgirl at heart?

We traveled to my hometown of Luverne this past weekend to celebrate my grandma's 90th birthday. We stayed at my mom and dad's place (Ali has since learned to call it "Nana and Papa Farm") for three wonderful, relaxing nights. Ali loved spending time outside and it was fun to let her run around the open area and explore.

Who needs toys when you have corn to play with?

Farmgirl Ali helped her Papa Harley:

Alison also spent much of the weekend flying a kite with her daddy.

We also had an early birthday celebration for Ali last weekend at the farm, complete with a Barney cake and festive hats. (A mom is never too cool to wear a Barney birthday hat, right?) Ali enjoyed playing with her cousins Mitch and Kurt.

We are always sad to leave the quiet of the farm. I love watching Ali explore and letting her "run free" a bit - something we certainly don't do in St. Paul. I look forward to next Spring when her little brother will be chasing after her, corn cobs in hand.