July 2-9 North Dakota

On Moriah's birthday, after Daniel was done at work, we headed up to Grafton, ND, Daniel's hometown. I must have packed really carelessly because I left some important things in Ireland. My camera battery charger was one of those things. I took a lot of video instead. Some of these pictures are taken from the videos, a few are from my camera, but the majority are Anne's and Mia's - thanks for letting me use them!

We had a lot of fun during our week home on the farm. We wore ourselves out with nonstop activity! The pictures speak for themselves.


To watch our homevideos of the week in Grafton, click on these links:
Part 1
Part 2 (I used a song in this one that Youtube does not have copywrite permission for, hence Youtube had to completely mute it, and I can't edit it out of my flip video. Bummer.)
Part 3
Mia's Video

These pictures of the Minnesota scenery are for you, Josh :)

This is what most of the state looks like.

Peaceful, rolling farmland.

First meeting cousin Jonathan David, 5 1/2 months old.

The baby cousins, Jonathan & Moriah.

This is the pickup that Aaron has so dearly missed!

The big cousins: Silas, Aaron, Annelise (3 - born the day after Silas), and Julia (5 1/2).

4th of July Parade in Park River

Daniel's Presteng Grandparents with many of their grand and great-grandkids!

Siri, their second cousin, is now Julia's fairy partner. Aaron used to have to wear the blue costume. He saw me working on this blog and asked me, "Why didn't I get to wear the blue one?" Sniff, tear :'(

Uncle Michael can't be thanked enough for the fun he's given the kids with these toys!

We celebrated Moriah's 1st Birthday.

The Presteng Farm. All 4 houses are in there, near the shelter belt.

We took the kids golfing. Daniel worked on re-training Aaron to swing right-handed.

With Daniel's brother and family:

Mark & Mia, Julia, Annelise, & Jonathan

Annika and Jessica are second cousins too - Jessica was visiting from WA state!

Some North Dakota scenery for Josh - much the same as MN, but it's completely flat here in Eastern ND.

Daniel's cousin Matt & his wife Tana took us out on their boat - thanks guys!!

Daniel's brother, Michael, and Mia and the kids took the second shift.

The best picture of the 3-year-olds.

Neither of them wants to come out of their "terrible two's"!

Grandpa & Grandma and all the Grandkids