South Dakota Vacation #3

As Anna would say,
knock, knock ...
who's there ...
what do you get when the family goes to a Chuckwagon Dinner? ...
Lots of really cute pictures. Here are just a couple.

Joel and Andi's wedding

Beautiful "Aunt Andi" with Anna and Emily in the minutes preceeding the wedding ceremony of Joel Haubenreich (Kristin's baby brother) and Andrea Helland on Friday, August 21st in Sioux Falls, SD. Of course, when asked whether or not she would like to have a wedding someday, Anna replied, "I'll think about it." Aaron secretly rejoiced, thinking she'd be the one to take a payout to elope and save the headaches! :) Emily, of course, is all about the dress.

The newly pronounced "Mr. and Mrs. Joel Haubenreich"--aren't they a handsome couple?

Our family in wedding regalia, outside St. Mary's Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Haubenreich, Dr. and Mrs. James Haubenreich (Kristin and Joels's parents), Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haubenreich (K & J's grandparents), and Ms. Phyllis Hamilton (K & J's granny), all looking splendid in their wedding attire.

The wedding was a great end to our trip "Out West", despite our girls' colds. Great time spent laughing and catching up with family--new and old!

South Dakota vacation #2

We left Custer State Park and headed back to Sioux Falls, SD to get ready for Joel and Andi's wedding. We spent the morning of the wedding visiting the Sioux Falls and other areas of interest downtown. It was beautiful, if not just a little chilly.

First day of 1st Grade

Yes, today was Anna's first day of 1st Grade, and she loved it. She was up at 6:40, and on the bus at 7:17(ish). The day went well, and her favorites from today was gym class, lunch, and sitting by one of her best friends from last year. All went well, until, our walk/bike ride tonight, when she took her first big spill of the no training wheel era. After some tears and blood, a band-aid has made her feel better. Better luck on the 2nd day.

South Dakota vacation (part 1)

We headed for South Dakota last Friday, and have had a grand time along the way. So, for a quick snapshot of what we have done, enjoy the next few pictures. 1) Mitchell, SD - Corn Palace 2) Custer State Park, SD - lots of lots of Buffalo (Emily loves them) 3) Mount Rushmore 4) Right outside the lodge we are staying at on Tuesday morning, a big Buffalo 5) A family hike in Custer State Park 6) We bought some carrots, and had to go find some burros to feed (the girls loved this as well, although weren't necessarily okay with using their own fingers to hold the carrots.

Out in the Wild West

Getting a taste of the Wild West, as we explore the Black Hills, Custer State Park, and Mount Rushmore. Our girls are quickly adjusting to the Wild West!!!

Green eggs and ham

In honor of Dr. Seuss, and the latest book we got at the library, thegirls decided that we must try green eggs and ham (Sam I am!). And of course, it was a hit. Why wouldn't it be.