Minot, ND
August 1st, 2001 - August 8th, 2001
 

These are pictures of our trip to Minot, North Dakota in the summer of 2001.  Paul is originally from Minot.  We got to see and visit with a lot of family on his side.  We also had a "4th of August" blast, getting together for supper and shooting off fireworks :) !
 

Trip to Boissevain, Manitoba Canada
and to the International Peace Garden

The colorful grain elevator in Boissevain. A flower garden in Boissevain.
 

 

A unique bird house. Canadian coinage...a few Loonies :)
 

 

Ticket to the International Peace Garden. Welcome to the International Peace Garden!
 

 

Overview of the garden.
Canada on the right and the USA on the left. 		The American flag in flowers.
 

 

The Canadian Flag in flowers. Yellow Lilies at the garden.
 

 

A bed of purple flowers. Snapdragons in various colors.
 

 

My favorite flower picture from the garden.  Awesome! Maria and Paul at the Peace Garden.
 

 

Maria and Martha in the garden.

 

Peace Garden Floral Clock..

 

The 4th of August blast with family and friends

Aunts Mary and Ginger. Uncle Fred Hansen hanging out on the sofa.
 

 

Daniel and Brandon Hansen and Michael Carlson. Mary Lemke and Grandma Doris Carlson.
 

 

Uncle Rusty Hansen, Wes, and Paul. Some fireworks.
 

 

Mike with a sparkler.
 

 

Pictures with Family

Skyelar and Wes. Marty, Mike's pet parrot, and Mary.
 

 

Marty Carlson :) Martha, Mary, and Maria at the train station.
 

 

Martha, Mary, and Paul.
 

 

Paul's Younger Years in Minot :)

A view of Minot. Wes' sanitation truck in the garage.
 

 

Paul on the back of the truck,
where he spent much of his youth :) 		Minot International Airport with two gates.
 

 

The Magic City's water tower. Paul at his elementary school.
 

 

Minot State University,
where Paul went for his undergraduate degree.