Weekend in Blue Earth

As usual, I'm a bit behind in my blogging. So, I'm going to play a little catch up. 2 weekends ago Jon and I went down to my hometown of Blue Earth for a little friend time and the 1st Annual Pfaffinger (my maiden name, in case you didn't know :) ) Family Reunion.

We got to Blue Earth late Saturday afternoon and immediately went to drop our Min Pin, Jada, off with my sister - who was, and still is, doing some remodeling at my Gma Pfaff's old house, because she and her family will be moving in very soon - a mad rush before her due date of August 15th! She has also had another new addition to her family - a Min Pin, Lucy, who is only 8 weeks old! So, Jada had an even littler minnie me following her around and trying to wrestle with her as she spent the day and night with my sister and her family.

That night I was able to spend some quality girl time with three of my high school girlfriends. We went out to dinner at the newest dining establishment in Blue Earth and then headed down to Ledyard, Iowa for their celebration for their 125th Anniversary as a town. They had a street dance and Johnny Holm's Band was playing. If you're from Minnesota - you've probably heard this group before. And I did one other time, way back in college - but I totally forgot how good and how much fun they are! We had a total blast. I spent the night drinking O'Doul's, dancing and chatting with my friends. We also got to see fireworks. It was so much fun, I made it all the way until 2am - when I was the designated driver for a couple of my friends, our husbands and my brother-in-law.

The next morning we headed to Fairmont, MN to Gomsrud Park for the 1st Pfaffinger Family Reunion. We brought our puppy, our swimsuits and a dish to pass. It was great seeing aunts, uncles, cousins and 2nd cousins. We spent the afternoon basking in the sun, taking a tour around the lakes in our boat, jet skiing (not me, but others), eating, playing bocce ball and catching up. We have plans to make this a yearly event and I am already looking forward to next year!

Here are some pics from the weekend.....

The Scene in Ledyard at the Johnny Holm's concert

Me and my high school gal pals in Ledyard

Our Family, for now: Jon, myself and our puppy - Jada

Jada........... and her minnie me: Lucy

My Family: (left to right) Jill (my youngest sis), Levi (her b-friend), Jon, me, Aaron (my step-brother), Georgie (my step-mom), my dad, Justin (my bro), Andrew (my bro-in-law), Emily (my sis), Madison (my niece)