It has been a busy month! We did open our second store on October 20th! Amazing times! We were able to take the kids trick and treating a little - or too much from a mom's standpoint! Jaci dressed as a Poodle skirt dancer and Zach was Robin - Batman's side kick! Here they were heading to a harvest dance at school. They had a blast!
In September, we were able to head back a see family and friends one more time before the snow flies!! HA! I wanted to get some photos of the trees turning with the kids, but the wind took over and ruled against me! Here were just a few shots at my parents farm of the kids climbing the tire swing and hanging with Grandma.
On Monday, my friend from college came back to visit. Andrea and her guy, Curtis, stayed for a couple days to catch up and visit old friends from her hometown (Jamestown). They are from Seattle and we were able to see them last year when we were out for training. They had us to their hotel so that the kids would be able to swim since the weather was a little chilly for a boat ride on the river! The kids always enjoy hanging out with their buddies!
On Friday, we headed back to Barnesville to take in some of the city wide events of Potato Days. It is good to see old friends and some family while the kids have a blast. Here are Zach and my nephew Connor with their Potatoes from the potato scramble!
The farm girl in me comes out! Here is a beautiful Corn field in front of the sunset.
On Wednesday August 8th, a bunch of us (original) Fergus Falls Hotties headed North for the 2nd annual Mommies on the lam weekend. Robin invited us to her Canadian hideaway and we jumped on the opportunity! Two vehicles, 6 hours, one border crossing, two (should have been 3) boat rides and we were there!
We were on West Hawk Lake which is part of the White Shell Provencial Park. The only way to the cabin is by boat. Very remote and beautiful!
Jaci and Elizabeth
On July 31st My Mom, Sister and all the kids headed West to Medora. It was the first time for all of us except my Mom. Beautiful Country!
More Photos of the National Park. If you get a chance check them out. They pop out of nowhere that is for sure!
On July 25th I headed to Houston, TX for the annual PartyLite Conference. Here is a photo of the city from the Toyota Center Saturday evening. Candy, from Fargo, joined my team in May and this was her first conference. She had a blast and took it all in. There are some awesome new scents and the last Snow globe of the series!
On July 13th, we packed up the van for a First time family get-away since the restaurant opened! Friday night we stayed with our friend Ron and our old friends/neighbors stopped by. Craig and Brenda along with Rollin and Diane. IT was so nice to visit and see you all. 
just a couple miles down the road to Blanch lake. Marlow and Janet are firends that live in Rapid City SD and stay for one week on the lake in MN. They invited to stop by and catch up. Pat worked with this gang at JC Penney's years ago! (sorry, I was still in Junior High!) Marcy (origianlly from Underwood) and Jeff live in Texas, Darcy (originally from Battle Lake) was a roommate of theirs and DeeDee (originally from Elbow Lake) also worked there. It was nice to see them and meet some of them for the first time. Amazing how it all worked out to meet on the same weekend!
On Tuesday we were able to spend the night camping (for the first time) along the river. We spent the whole day together on the 4th and the crew did a great job at the store with out us!
Sunset on the Missouri 
The Missouri River divides Bismarck and Mandan. South of Bismarck is an area where the marine corp of engineers allows people to use sand trails and the river for recreation. We put in Pat's brother's jet ski and had some summer fun. Here is Pat and Zach enjoying the river!
Thank you Auntie Trisha for the Skateboard cake! Present time is always enjoyed.
