Malloys, Como Zoo, and South Dakota

Henry was the first face I saw Friday morning. Michael and I were sleeping in Monica's room while the girls were bunking downstairs. Henry was standing by my bed, quietly poking me in the side. "Are you okay, Henry?" "I need help!" he answered in a whisper. He grabbed my hand and took me downstairs. After a few questions, I found out that he really needed some Orange Juice and then to show me all the toys in his room.

Soon everyone was awake. Sheridan and I ran to the store to get bagels while the kids continued to jump on the trampoline. Rory and Sheridan planned another surprise for the kids. They traded their minivan with a neighbor who had a 12 passenger van so that both families could drive together around the Twin cities and to nearby Como Zoo for the morning topped off with lunch at White Castle!





Rory took us on a tour to show us his favorite spots, but it ended way too soon. We had to get to South Dakota that night and had to say our goodbyes. Lots of hugs, a few tears, and with a goody bag to go, the Malloys sent us off of our way to our next stop: Sioux Falls.





Good-bye Minnesota and our dear friends. . .Hello South Dakota!