{"id":8086,"date":"2003-04-12T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2003-04-12T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sch1auh0s7.site.nfoservers.com\/wp_lew1slau\/?p=8086"},"modified":"2022-05-03T16:55:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T16:55:43","slug":"the-lins-stays-with-me-minneapolis-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lewislau.com\/index.php\/2003\/04\/12\/the-lins-stays-with-me-minneapolis-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lins Stays With Me. Minneapolis, Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong, my friend Tom and his wife Jess decided it was time to pull their daughter (my goddaughter) out of the SARS hotspot. They jumped on the next flight over to Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it was supposed to be a quick and easy flight from Hong Kong to Chicago, then Chicago to Minneapolis\u2026 the flight almost went down, so the (temporarily) Aviaphobia (fear of flying) led them to rent a car and drive all the way from Chicago to Minneapolis\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So my friend Tom, Jess, and Megan stayed at my place for three weeks. We had a lot of fun, and this section of the lewislau.com are some pictures from those three weeks\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8087\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image077-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8087\"\/><figcaption>Megan, whom I saw a just few months ago in Hawaii, has grown up quick to become this cute little girl\u2026!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8088\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image082-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8088\"\/><figcaption>&#8230; who also learned to pick her nose just a day before<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8090\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image083-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8090\"\/><figcaption>&#8230; and is willing to share it with anyone who would like a taste&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8092\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image087-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8091\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image088-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8091\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8089\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image089-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8089\"\/><figcaption>Megan is mesmerized by the actions on TV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8093\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image090-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8093\"\/><figcaption>some Burt Reynolds movie (at least it wasn&#8217;t Boogie Nights)&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8094\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image091-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8094\"\/><figcaption>Tom and Jess took Megan to the Mall of America&#8217;s General Mills&#8217; Cereal Adventure Land (which has since closed in October  2003) the day before, where Megan got her own Wheaties box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8097\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image092-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8097\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8095\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image095-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8095\"\/><figcaption>Yes &#8211; Tom bought that huge children&#8217;s playhouse for Megan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8098\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image098-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8098\"\/><figcaption>Tom: &#8220;Lewis &#8211; this house takes up HALF of your living room!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8099\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image099-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8099\"\/><figcaption>Megan checking out her house, and inviting her mom Jess inside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8100\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image100-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8100\"\/><figcaption>Megan usually then closes the door to prevent anyone from coming out&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8101\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image102-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8101\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8102\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image103-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8102\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8104\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image104-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8104\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8103\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image105-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8103\"\/><figcaption>&#8220;No one is watching me open and close the door except this strange guy who keeps taking pictures of me!&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8105\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image106-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8105\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8106\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image107-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8106\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8107\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image108-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8107\"\/><figcaption>Slipped and tripped on the doorway&#8230; she was okay within minutes after Jess showered her with kisses&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8109\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image109-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8108\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image110-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8108\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image111-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8110\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8111\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image112-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8111\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image113-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8113\"\/><figcaption>Oh yeah, one thing I&#8217;ve learned from having a baby stay over for three weeks &#8211; BABIES EAT EVERYTHING THEY CAN FIND.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8114\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image114-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8114\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8115\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image115-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8115\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8112\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image116-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8112\"\/><figcaption>1 year old and she knows how to eat by herself!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8116\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image117-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8116\"\/><figcaption>And always aware where the camera lens is pointing &#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"8117\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image118-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8117\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong, my friend Tom and his wife Jess decided it was time to pull their daughter (my goddaughter) out of the SARS hotspot. They jumped on the next flight over to Chicago. 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