First Days of School

It was the big kid's first day of school on August 8th and the little guy's first day of school on the 18th, so I combined them into one post. 

2nd Grade here we come!!

1st day of 5th Grade!!

Off to Pre-K!! 

He looks so little with his backpack. 

Have a great school year boys!!

MN Strutt's Visit

The Strutts from Minnesota planned a trip out to the mountains and we were lucky enough to see them on the front and back ends of their trip. There was a lot of fun cousin time hanging out at the house and a yummy breakfast at Snooze. 

Thanks for visiting, Strutts!!

South Dakota Trip-Day 3

Another memory I have from my childhood trip to South Dakota, was a waterpark called Evans Plunge. I have been telling Joe about this since we've been married. So, of course, I made everyone drive the extra hour to visit it while we were here. 

It was just like I remembered. Three slides, a kiddie area, and rings. I think everyone enjoyed it though. I know the boys loved the water slides. 

After the water park, we drove though Custer State Park along the Needles Highway. It was a very pretty area. With a lot of buffalo to see along the way.

Including wondering thought a parking lot. I guess even animals are tourists.

Of course, we had to drive though the Needles Eye Tunnel. It was a tight squeeze.

Then we headed back to see Crazy Horse during the day.

And made a stop for ice cream on our way to see Mount Rushmore at night.

We woke up the next morning and hit an all you can eat pancake breakfast before heading out of town.

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for sharing this fantastic trip and making such good memories.

South Dakota Trip-Day 2

The second day start at Bear County, USA. It is a drive-thru wildlife sanctuary. The main part is of course, the bears. 

The animals come right up to the cars, and sometimes even block the rode. It's amazing. 

Then we headed over to the Cosmos Mystery Area. They have leaning buildings, weird "level" areas, and other strange happenings. It made me nauseous but the boys liked it.

Then we stopped by a few wineries for some wine tasting. 

I made everyone stop at a maze. When I visited South Dakota as a kid, I remember a huge wooden maze. I don't know if this was the same one or not (I'm pretty sure it was) but it was a lot of fun (for most of us).

I think the boys are enjoying sleeping in the motorhome while we're here. Another fun day. One more in South Dakota.