There where Lots of Latvin music and dancing.

The Latvian's where all out having their fall festival today.

It was nice to be home for a while and for Mike and Jamie's wedding. Thank you everyone for the warm welcome home party. I have such a great family.

They had a boat race in the river on Saturday. looks a little chopy out there.

People still live in these 400-900 year old buildings. A little flower box outside the window still spruces things up a bit dont you think?

Lots of secret service out for the president. A Latvian woman is weaving headbands and springtime tulips in front of the embassy.

Independence Day Celebration for Latvia. The president of Latvia and other dignitaries attend. Lots of traditional singing and dancing.