Elsie the Cabbage Patch Kid
Elsie has 2 teeth! Just for fun, we "visited" our friend Dr. Randy Knutzen at his dental office to show off Elsie's teeth.
Randy gave Elsie a toothbrush and showed her how to brush her teeth!
Elsie, Randy and Sue in the waiting room
Elsie loves her toothbrush - it is her new favorite toy and we can't get her to put it down!
Grandpa found Elsie a special rock, shaped like the state of Minnesota, to place next to their "Lady Elsie" rose.
Mary McKinney, Elsie and Grandma at Medary Acres Greenhouse in Brookings. They were having their end-of-the-season sale.
All of this plant shopping is making me sleepy! It is a good thing Sue is here to hold me!
Look at all of Grandma's plants! The car is full!
Elsie, with a dahlia (and many other plants!) keeping her company in the backseat.
Touring the Knutzen yard with Randy and Sue
We helped Laura and Julianna Diddle plant flowers in their front yard. Elsie loved the geraniums! She liked touching and smelling the petals.
Marilyn Foerester brought us another jar of her delicious relish!
Grandma and Elsie at the fountain
Water tickling Elsie's feet, arms, and face
Grandma and Grandpa Larsen have a toad living in their backyard - Elsie had to investigage.
We walked to the SDSU Dairy Bar for ice cream with Sue and Grandma, and Grandpa met us there.
Elsie loves being outside and loves being held by Sue!
The "Helper"
Grandpa had a helper when he made his famous Rice Krispie treats. Elsie got a big handful of marshmallow!
On our way to Brookings, we stopped to meet Great Grandma and Grandpa Cutts along the way.
Grandpa Larsen and Elsie, with the flag on their boulevard for Flag Day.
Elsie made her stage debut in Annie, Jr. (a shortened version of the musical) at Brookings High as the baby orphan left on the streets of New York.
Elsie, Grandma, and Mrs. King, the director. Grandma has organized the costumes for the high school theatre for over 15 years. This was her last show.
Grandma helps Elsie into her costume
Elsie hangs out backstage with the other orphans, waiting for the show to start.
When Jennie was in fifth grade, she played Annie in the high school musical Annie on the same stage, wearing this red dress next to Elsie's costume.
We attended a fabulous Luther College Jazz Band concert. They just happened to be in Brookings during our visit.
Pete, Elsie, Jen, and band director Juan Tony Guzman. Pete played baritone sax in the Jazz band while at Luther.
We visted Brookings to prepare for and attend Evening for the Arts. Aunt Katie holds Elsie while we set up decorations
The Performing Arts Center, decorated for Evening for the Arts 2005: Under the Tuscan Moon
Elsie helps Daddy and Grandma as they try to get the right color for the fake wine for table decorations. The hard work tired her out!
table decorations, made by Johnnie Einspar, Kathy Larsen, and Ray Peterson
Aunt Katie baby-sat Elsie so Jen and Pete could attend the event. They had so much fun, and all slept very well that night!
Daddy had to visit the SDSU meat lab!
What visit to Brookings is complete without a trip to the SDSU Dairy Bar?
Elsie sleeps in her fish ensemble (matching outfit, bib, hat and shoes)
