An Apple a Day...

Braeden finds two choice apples at an apple farm north of Rochester this fall '06. Our family met Gammy and Grandpa Meier and Auntie Chrissy at the orchard. The corn maze was a hit and a few times we didn't know if we'd ever get out! There was also a hay wagon ride to get us to the trees. Braeden found the best apples on the tops of the trees, he reached them by climbing the grandpa ladder.

Aim High! Air Force

Brad, Braeden & Preston check out a fighter jet courtesy of the Air Force at the Steele County Free Fair. The boys especially enjoyed the flight games on hand, but were disappointed to find out you needed to be 18 to join the force.

South Dakota Vacation 06

Brad, Braeden & Laken ride a wild bronco at Wall Drug. This stop couldn't have been avoided if we wanted to...the kids had a great time (both big and small).

South Dakota Vacation 06

Braeden with a concerned look about entering a real mine. He was a trooper and liked the tour.

South Dakota Vacation 06

Heidi, Laken & Preston gear up for Big Thunder Mine, a real goal mine in Keystone, SD. These miners didn't strike it rich.

South Dakota Trip 06

Heidi, Braeden, and Preston get excited
about Mount Rushmore!!!

Steele County Free Fair Bull Riding

A ferocious bull was all that sat between Brad and the ground on Friday, August 18th at the Steele County Free Fair (SCFF). A bull that was supposed to "run around" and maybe buck a few times came out of the shoot hoppin. Sadly the run did not last the required 8 seconds.

The swelled ego from riding a bull helped ease the sore butt that was aquired in the fall.

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