While Ryan is busy studying in India, Elly and I have been taking in the Minnesota festivities. We are visiting Litchfield, MN this weekend. Elly saw her first fireworks and kept "woooing - woo." A little late for the little one but she was a trooper. On Saturday, Tayler (my niece) ran in the Litchfield 4-miler Watercade run. It was her first race and she won her age group and came in at 40 minutes. Not bad for a first race.

We then ventured off to the kiddie parade. Elly, Tayler and Olivia dressed-up as bunnies. They actually walked in the rain - pouring rain. Later is the town parade. Our spots have been reserved since last night (only in a small town can you do this).

Only two more weeks and we will be back with Dad again. We are looking forward to our last month in Monterey. For now, Elly is enjoying spending time with her cousins and all her new friends.