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For the very first time, Carissa finally went out of Iowa *woohoo*, this is a freedom key to us knowing that she's actually really good during the 3.5 hrs car ride. We didn't even need to stop for her.. we had to stop because mommy & daddy need to pee.

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Anyway we left on Friday around 1pm and arrived at my brother's house by 4:30-ish almost 5. Then we went out to eat. Carissa was not really happy about sitting and eating.. I think it's because she wasn't hungry and she wanted to play and walk around.

Anyway, Carson off with his buddy to see a concert, then we all went to the organic supermarket. It's a huge organic supermarket.. IF i had the money, I would do everything organic.. but oh well... we tried our best to eat healthy.

Friday night Carissa went to bed around 9:40-ish, she was busy playing with her cousin. They had a great time together.

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Saturday Morning - Watching Signing time on youtube (While daddy catching up some sleep)

Saturday was a busy day.. good thing she got some nap in the morning. Then off we went to eat dimsum (breakfast chinese style).

After that off we went to IKEA!!!! I was so surprise that we actually only spent $48!!! WOW.. usually we always ended up spending hundreds of dollars at IKEA. We bought Carissa a cute pink plastic chair, 2 stuffed balls, and 2 long-sleeves bibs, and so much more :D. Since IKEA really close to the Mall of America, we also went there. I think next time I'm not going there anymore, looking for parking spot took us pretty much 1/2 hr!!! plus all the stores that they have.. we have it in iowa now. So what's the point.

I let Carissa walked around on a 'leash' :D

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I got that leash from Target, it was on sale, that's why I got it :D hehehe

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Carissa shopping

All I got from the mall is some long sleeves tops from Old Navy for Icha.. they have 40% off for all baby clothes. I got her like 4 tops for 25 dollars.. and the good thing about shopping in Minnesota.. We don't have to pay for tax.

Anyway, we were so tired so we just went back to my brother's house and ate pizza at home..

That's it.. we took off around 10-ish and got back around 1:00-ish, there was no traffic at all.. which is good.

What we have learn from the trip:
- Carissa is doing great in the car when she's really tired and lots of toys
- DVD player in the car is a life saver
- Carissa can't sleep between us, she has to sleep in her own place/crib/pack and play
- No matter how late we put her in bed, she will still gets up by 7am

Here's a cute picture of my niece, she's getting so tall!!! still looks like my brother..

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