Home sweet home

In the short time I was back in South Dakota, I spotted a few of the things that make me love that state so much.

First and foremost - drive-up liquor stores.

Yes, I patronized the drive-up liquor store, getting ready for a little party my parents were having on their back patio. Man, that back patio is another reason to love going home. I would KILL for a back patio on summer nights.

Second, the wide-open spaces. I love all the trees on the east coast, but like Erin's uncle says, sometimes you just want to see a sunset again. And the stars at night.

Note the bikers!

Third - fried twinkies at Ribfest.

Everyone looks good stuffing a fried, chocolate-drizzled, powdered-sugared pound cake down their gullet. Especially me and Kari.

Fourth - little Sug lives in SD.

Sugar doesn't actually love me all that much because I'm kind of rough with her. My mom claims she's sweeter than our last dog because we kids don't live at home to terrorize her. I do my best during visits.

Fifth - the Hutterites.

Yep, right there on the highway. In a wagon.