It was cold and overcast this morning and that made us even happier to be leaving for warmer climates. We loaded the rest of our stuff into the Honda and after one final sweep around the house to make sure we hadn't missed anything--unplugging what needed to be unplugged and turning off the water--we pulled out of the driveway by 10.30 a.m.

We reached Fargo by noon and stopped at Burger King for lunch and then gassed up the car before getting on I-29 for the straight run to Sioux Falls. It was almost 5 p.m. by the time we reached Amy's place. The boys were all playing football in the front yard when we pulled up and we were bombarded with hugs, kisses, and all three trying to talk at once. Things finally quieted down by supper time. We spent the early part of the evening playing a few games and putting a puzzle together before the boys headed off to bed. The adults then enjoyed the peace and quiet watching Monday Night Football.