If there's one thing I've learned about writing, it's that a good story should have a good setting. I believe the same is true for a good life and that's why I've chosen to live in Minnesota. It's a beautiful state and a wonderful place to live and raise a family. As you heard in my vlog, I was dubbed Miss Minnesota by my co-workers in Iowa because I talked so highly and frequently about my favorite state (this is no reflection on the great state of Iowa, however, as I speak highly of that place, as well!). So here are a few pictures from our week and, as you can see, there really is no place like home (if you live in Minnesota, that is...)
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| The Mississippi River is very high this year - check out the trees that are under water! |
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| We went with my parents and my brother's family to a bike & walking trail which crosses the Mississippi on this old train trestle. The dam is to the left and the water rushes under the bridge at a dizzying pace. |
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| Our oldest twin pointing to the rushing water from the dam |
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| The sun was setting as we packed up to leave |
This is the same beach I played on as a child!
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| And last, but not least, the current corn report: Knee high by the Fourth of July! All is well. (This was taken from the car) |
What about you? What state (or country) do you live in? What are some things you love about your setting? Have you ever been to Minnesota?
