Summer Vacation 2006

Yes, finally back with Maddi and Will!! We traveled back to the midwest in late June. We spent a few days with the Gallagher family in St. Michael, MN before heading back to my hometown of Eureka, SD for an All School Reunion and the 4th of July. We had a great time in Eureka and got to see a lot of old friends from my graduating class and all other years. There were street dances, parades, pony rides and community picnics. It was so much fun to experience small town life again, and I certainly feel fortunate to have grown up in such a great little community. After 5 days in Eureka, Leif and I and the kids (including Maddi and Will) spent an afternoon at the Curran Ranch in Veblen, SD. The kids loved all the excitment of the farm and enjoyed seeing the cows and a tractor ride. We then headed to Fargo, ND to visit friends and former collegues. We stayed with our good friend Kelly Bates-Falaney and had a nice time seeing our old town. We hadn't been back in 3 years and wow it's grown. Then back to St Michael for some slow days of playing with cousins, kicking in the pool and relaxing. Oh, and don't forget the World Cup final! We had such a great vacation and it was so much fun to see family and friends again. There were lots of tears at the airport yesterday... but will look forward to being together again in no time!