Hard as it is to believe, I went to Minnesota without a camera for Ursula's graduation party. That was not smart.
It was a great time. Most of Carson and Ursula's families were there. I meet Ursula's mom and grandmother. It was fun. Hectic, but fun.
Friday night we hung out at Ed's brother's house with John, Sue, Phil and Julie (along with the kids) - just had some beers and relaxed. Sean is growing (a little) and his voice is changing (a lot). I remember growing, but I don't remember the voice changing. It was odd when he called out to the back yard in this DEEP VOICE, "DAD, mom wants you."
Saturday we went to get a present for Urs at the Mall of America. By Mall of America, they mean they have taken all that is annoying and evil in the world of malls - and squished it into a 3 story square with 4 anchors. I am usually quit willing to put up with the crush of children and the roller coaster, and the mean ladies that smack you with their shopping bags to get no sales tax on clothes. A fair trade off. But on Saturday Ashley Simpson was there. So, in addition to the normal noise, there was a steady - constant stream of adolescent girls SCREAMING "ASHLEY! ASHLEY!" It was like Scarlet in Gone With the Wind (except there were 12 million little Scarlets).
Saturday night was the party. Which was fun. Doctor Ursula looked radiant in her Orange Dress, and Carson looked... hip... in his thin silk purple and green mosaic shirt with his clipped chest hair. And yes, I really do think he is straight - go figure. One final thing. Great highlights!
Sunday was brunch before we left for the airport. All in all a nice trip. Of course I had to hurry them all outside after brunch as Ed was having a hideous bout of gas and was afraid of stinking up the joint! I bet Hertz enjoyed that rental return!