Defeat of Jesse James Days Celebration

Today we took Sammy to Northfield, MN for its "Defeat of Jesse James Days." Meeting us there were Diane and Grant. It was a perfect day--sunny with a temperature of about 70F. As always, Sammy was in heaven with cowboys and horses around.

From the "Defeat of Jesse James Days" website:

"On September 7, 1876, outlaw Jesse James rode in to Northfield and was determined to rob the bank. Little did he know the infamous Jesse James would soon meet his match. Shots were fired and men died. Northfielders Joseph Lee Heywood and Nicolaus Gustavson gave their lives in the struggle, but Northfield had triumphed. The bank was safe, and Northfield was the last stop for the James-Younger Gang."

Defeat of Jesse James Days...

The reenactment of the bank robbery...

Sammy and his Mom watching the reenactment...

We suppose it's better than saying, "Tuco would shop here"...

Sammy at lunch...

Paul, Michele, and Sammy...

Grant, Sammy, and Diane...

Grant and Diane...

Sammy waking up from a nap that was far too short...

Grant and Diane...
...but who is the guy in the background?

Sammy takes Diane for a boat ride...
...but who is Grant photographing in the background?

Grant and Samy horseplaying...