Home (Part 1)

Well, since it has been two long weeks since I've blogged - I have a lot to share so we are going to make this two parts (especially since I went to bed way late and Mommy and I had a hard time getting back out of the house and on with life this morning so she says she needs her sleep tonight).

The first night we were home, Mommy got to have a nap while entertained Nana and Jessie (it was very hard to keep me from checking on Mommy, well it was that way all week). That night, all of the family came over for a BBQ. It was so nice that my Aunt Jessie, Aunt Darcy and Uncle Dan, Scott and Caroline all came in from Minnesota for the weekend. Then all the local family came for dinner too (on Great- Grandma Olstad's side), even my Great great Uncle Daryl and Aunt Marlys. We even had a fabulous cake made by Aunt April for my cousin Scott's birthday celebration that day - Yum-O!
The next morning we had a very nice service in remembrance of my Great-Grandpa Olstad who passed away a year ago. We layed his ashes to rest and it was so nice that all of the family could be there for it and honor him once again. He is always in our Memories and thoughts off and on from day to day.

Second Cousin Rachil and I.

Of course (not realizing it at the time), we booked our tickets during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Although this is not in our hometown, it is close enough so the entire week was a sleuth of motorcycles. It is truly a remarkable event - all those people coming to one area - and that we live in an area so beautiful that is where they want to be!

Motorcycles!

My Uncle Cheese (Chad) rode in a annual ride they hold every year through the hills. It was quite a turn out! I got to wave at all the "bicycles" (as I kept calling them all week :) We all walked up to cheer them on after a lovely brunch at Aunt April's (where I inherited a stroller and wagon to entertain me for the week- Thanks Rachel!).

Uncle Cheese!

After all that excitement, it was off to the lake....

My Auntie thought it was a great idea to give me my first tube ride. I wasn't feelin' it.
We were so fortunate to have the King family drive down and spend the afternoon. I love playing with Eva and Alex.
More to come tomorrow. Ah the anticipation :o)
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