The kids are out of school this week because of conferences and teacher conventions. I love that we have a whole week in the most beautiful part of fall so we can enjoy it together. Today we took a little road trip to visit my alma mater. I haven't been there in 20+ years, and I've been itching to to see how it's changed.
Thankfully, this year my nephew Kyle gave us a reason to finally make the trip, by starting school as a freshman at Gustavus. Yea Kyle! 
The college is up on a hill, overlooking this beautiful valley.
There are quite a few big, shiny new buildings on campus, but my favorite upgrade was outdoors in the arboretum. Beautiful gardens, water features, an interpretive center. I wish I could go for a walk there everyday. There was even a display of scarecrows.
It was fun to see Christ Chapel again. It is so beautiful. It reminded me of how foundational my college years were to my faith.
What a blessing to get to share this visit with my family and be reminded of how the dreams of a young college student have all come true. God is so faithful!
Oh, those fall pictures! It looks like a beautiful campus, especially this time of year. Enjoyed walking down memory lane with you all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family and beautiful pictures!
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Beautiful pictures! That must have been fun to go to such a beautiful college! That chapel is awesome too!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Looks and sounds like a great place to further more than just your education!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to go to school! And I love the chapel!
ReplyDeleteThe last one was my favorite.
What a lovely visit.
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And, they did look like twins!
What a beautiful place!! And congratulations to Kyle for getting the chance to go there! Your kids are so cute!! They look so proud sitting there with Kyle!
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures. I so love the fall!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful campus. Looks like you had a great get away with your family. The fall colors are gorgeous and I love the church steeple.
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