Car repairs, trip to MN

We finally got our van back from the repair shop yesterday, after being without it for 3 weeks after a minor fender bender. Nothing is easy or cheap these days. But while it was in the shop we got new tires and some other maintenance, so it should be good to go to MN in a month. The kids are so excited about it. Tom can't wait to play Steve's video games, especially his X box which is the only system we don't have. (Of course, Tom is pricing them used as he has $50 and 4 lost teeth to pay for one with...don't ask about our tooth fairy!) Jim can't wait to play anything with Zach. Bug is sure Zach can't wait for him to come and play soccer with him. Antonia misses Jasmine, and I hear Jasmine is already planning the princesses' sleeping arrangements when we are there. It is coming soon.