MN trip: Part 2

We spent a couple of days in Fergus Falls. While Jim was working (Board Meetings) I was able to enjoy the familiar sights around town. The beautiful, crisp fall mornings...  

 the harvested fields close by town...

 those lovely green tractors...

 the honking geese, enjoying a swim before they continue on their journey south...

and beautiful Lake Alice. 

I was able to visit the Cancer Center where I formerly worked. My good friend and I worked side by side for five years...so many good memories that we share.

I also enjoyed a great coffee time together with a couple of friends who used to join me at a Womens' Bible study five years ago. 

And once again, we owe many thanks for a wonderful stay in FF to Les and LeAnn. (Les had already left for work, LeAnn and her daughter were headed out of town for a fun shopping trip together with their cousins and sisters.) We are so grateful for these wonderful friends that God has given to us. Thanks so much L&L!

 On Saturday morning, we left Fergus Falls and headed north again. We stopped for lunch at my brother's house, then enjoyed a tour of the new house that they are building. It was so fun to see how the plans are taking shape. 

 They hope to move in about three weeks.

 Outside work will have to wait until next spring! Congrats R&G on your new house! It looks great!

Next, we stopped by Dave's house for a short visit. We were glad that we had these few hours together with our siblings on Saturday, since Sunday was very busy and left very little quality time to talk. My sister recently took a new position in Iowa, so we missed her greatly on this trip. We wish her the best in her new job.

 Next we headed out to the country. Corn and beet harvest were in full swing. 

We love the fresh, clean air of the country. 

 We finally arrived at my parents new home. Dad even brought out his harmonica that night to serenade us! At age ninety, he still loves his music.

Mom has her apartment nicely set up so that her office is also her living room! She is the only "techy-lady" in their assisted living complex. My sister hinted that she could start giving computer classes, and skyping, etc. You go, Mom!