Home to Sundance, from Oxford to Sundance!

It is nice to be home! That being said, I am off to Orange County tonight and back to Sundance Saturday night.

Below are a few final shots of the last days of our trip. Our last two days went from Great Falls, Montana to Idaho Falls and then Sundance. We needed to post our recent pumpkin gift from Emma on our front deck. Thank you Emma!

Great Falls, MT at Sunset

Idaho Falls Temple at Sunrise

Emma's Pumpkin in Sundance

from Alexandria, MN to Dickinson, ND

We have covered a lot of ground the past couple of days! From Wisconsin Dells to Alexandria, Minnesota (not too many pictures, sorry). Alexandria has an interesting past - we stayed in the home of the founder of 4H and near the finding of a runestone in the late 1800's.

From Alexandria it was on to North Dakota where we took a break in Dickinson. Not much to say, but what a place to live. We were impressed with how hearty the people are that live in North Dakota - crazy!
We did see Buffalo, Prairie Dog Towns, Elk and the like roaming in the North Dakota Badlands.

No, we haven't moved to Wisconsin Dells?

Although Lauren's car has been tricked out below, we haven't moved to Wisconsin Dells. We spent last night and this morning in the unique environs of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, home to the largest waterparks in the country. They have Polynesian waterparks, Caribbean waterparks, Kalahari (African desert) waterparks?, Copa Cabana waterparks, Chula Vista waterparks, Kahunaville, Great Wolf waterparks, Wilderness waterparks and on and on. Who would have thought in the midst of cold, cold Wisconsin they would be the home of so many waterparks. We have also found that they have an affinity to animals (see photos below). In spite of being the Branson of the north, it is absolutely beautiful, especially around the lakes and rivers with the autumn colors.

Sophie's Big Day in Chicago. Where will we be Friday night and Saturday morning?

The birthday girl

Today we celebrated Sophie's birthday in Chicago at the Oceanarium. Amazing! And then we left Elliott, Ginger, Andrew, Ethan, Emma and Sophie in Chicago as we continued our trek across the US. More Pictures posted tomorrow. Here are some pictures from Chicago!

Lunch at the Oceanarium

Sophie couldn't contain her emotions! Notice the Cody look-a-like in the background.

Andrew with a Sea Dragon, one of the most unique water animals.

Oxford to New York

We have had a great few days in New York. Today we were in the City; at the Met, a brief business meeting and an evening at the Temple. Off to Houston

The Only Constant is Change - Updated Itinerary!

Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, England

Below is our current Itinerary, adjusted for interMITTent journeys-

Until October 8 - Buckland Manor, England
October 8-October 11 Carmel, New York
October 11-October 16 Houston with the Horn's
October 14-October 15 Pa in NYC for Mitt Meetings
October 16-October 19 Carmel, Indiana (celebrating Sophie's birthday)
October 19-October 25 Driving a black Volvo from Carmel, Indiana to Sundance via Great Falls, MT
October 25-27 Ladera Ranch and soccer games with Annie and Jack (Pa only)
October 27-November 9 Sundance
November 9-November 14 Ladera Ranch - Hosting Breakfast for Mitt in Ladera Ranch (11/14 with Bamma)
November 14-November 28 Mesa, Arizona
November 28-December 3 Houston, Texas
December 3-December 5 Miami, Florida
December 5-January 2008 Sundance

This is as firm as it gets with perhaps some additional intermittent trips along the way.

Other views of England on a brilliant day - more Ludlow and finally, Buckland again!

From Oxford to Buckland

We have had an enjoyable time in England, Julianne's new home. Here she is in her Oxford Robes. She is having a great experience, a little overwhelming, but great none the less. Also, note the view onto the courtyard below her expansive room!


We have travelled from Hartwell House and are now enjoying the peace of Buckland. Julianne will joining us for lunch this weekend. Then off to NY and the Harris' on Monday.