The Raleigh family was busy this weekend! Saturday was our now-annual Raleigh Christmas. Raleighs from all over converged at a park in Durand, WI where we enjoyed a build-a-taco buffet, a white elephant gift exchange, some horse shoes, and of course, bocce ball. All of the children, and most of the adults, competed to see who could swing the highest on the park's swingset. The grown-ups may have been able to go higher, but our stomachs are no longer what they used to be; especially with a layer of taco to begin with! It was a beautiful day with perfect weather.
For Father's Day, Wally and Cheryl made plans to ride the Minnesota Zephyr, the dinner train that takes its passengers through Stillwater in a 1940s and 50s theme. Dress was semi-formal so we all came looking our best. We were served a five-course meal, and were entertained by a quartet who came through each car dressed in 40s and 50s clothes, singing songs from that era. Between courses, we went to explore the rest of the train cars. The most impressive ones were the dome cars which offered a full skylight view. I know my dad would have enjoyed every thing about the Zephyr. Perhaps we'll have to arrange a ride with him before the Zephyr takes it's last trip! Happy Father's Day, Dad!