We’ve been looking forward to taking this trip for months! This morning we packed the suburban, loaded up, and headed for Mitchell, our first overnight stop of the week.

After being on the road a little over an hour, we made a pit-stop at the World’s Largest Candy Store. There we ran in to the Hulk and found the TARDIS. 

Next up was lunch – Dino’s in Mankato. We decorated the tablecloth while we waited for our pizza. 

After eating we took advantage of the swings down the street – one of the fastest and smoothest swings I’ve ever been on. 

As we left Mankato, Godzilla was reaching for a hug. 

Midway through today’s drive the kids said things were going great so far!

Nothing says summer like road construction. 

Stopping at the Porter Sculpture Park, we nearly blew off the hill! The kids had fun posing with the random sculptures. 

Mitchell and its wind welcomed us around 5:30. We checked in to the hotel and went out to dinner- everyone clears their plates. Clearly traveling makes us hungry.  Now we are off to swim.