The Headwaters of the Mississippi River

The Mighty Mississipp' begins its journey to the Gulf of Mexico in Northern Minnesota, in Itasca State Park. Last year, we took Gavin there to dip his toes in the water. Just as a point of reference, here's how small he was last year. . . sniff.

Gavin loves the water, so we knew we needed to take him back this year and let him splash around.

First, we had to pose for a few pictures with the sign.

Gavin was more interested in looking around than in being photographed.

Then it was time for the fun. The wading out started innocently enough.But, then there was a stumble, so Gavin was all wet.

One more picture, then the short wade down the river could begin.

Waving bye-bye.
Then, Gavin and Dave disappeared while they waded down the humble beginnings of the river.

Finally, they appeared around the bend.

After exiting the waters, Gavin was superexcited. He was walking on a wooden footbridge and stumbled, causing this scratch and bump to appear. Grandma went to the snack stand stat and got ice.

Gavin cried for about 45 seconds. We got him dried off and in dry clothes, then administered a little parking lot Rx.

All better. Let me check out that icepack.