Minnesota!

Last weekend we were in Minnesota to visit friends, and it could not have been better. We ate wonderful food, shared terrific company, and travelled uneventfully.

Violet did okay for being sick. She really didn't cry much on the planes, but she did manage to come down with conjunctivitis and a little bit of the loose poops. We are very much hoping that we didn't get anyone else sick, especially in light of the fact that they were, to a person, WONDERFUL to us.

One of the best events of the weekend was introducing Vi to DOGS!! She loved Gus and Tilly, and I'm told there was much giggling.

For our part, we're back in the swing of things. Except Violet, who's regressed substantially with regard to sleeping. We imagine that she's saying, "Are we back home now? Should I go to sleep? Mom? Mom? I'll just keep yelling until I'm sure? Mom! Mom! Momma! You don't have to answer me, but I'll check back in in five minutes. And ten minutes. And hourly until dawn."

And now, here are many pictures.