South Dakota

Another great trip to South Dakota!

Here are some of the highlights:

Devil's Tower

Here's a picture of it from a distance.  It's pretty amazing to see this massive rock jutting out of the hillside.  You can even rock-climb up the one side.  Maybe someday.

Dinosaur park

Addi's birthday celebration with Grandma and Grandpa

Prairie Dog Park

(I think these animals are over-fed.  They were not even interested in the peanuts we had to purchase to feed them)

The Bad Lands

This picture speaks for itself.

So does this one.

Another trip to Bear Country

Another visit to Storybook Island (best park ever)

Cousins!

(Nice Photobomb Uncle Greg)

The Dads and Grandpa and the older girls hiked Harney Peak - which is the highest point in South Dakota.

At the top

Unfortunately this happened on the way down.  It's 6 weeks later and Wade still has some swelling in his leg and ankle. 

Another trip to Mount Rushmore

(or as Ellia would say:  Mountain Rushmore)

The HOTTEST 4th of July parade I've ever attended.

Lesson learned:  Never go to a parade at 1:00 in the afternoon.

Waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon

Addilyn's special day.

We were lucky enough to have Addi baptized in South Dakota with Grandma and Grandpa and Greg and Megan's family (not to mention a dozen or so missionaries).

Addi planned out her program.  She chose which songs to sing and who would speak and give prayers.

It was a great day and the program was perfect.  I am so proud of my cute girl.  I hope she will always remember what a great day it was.

Wade with his hero:  Abe Lincoln

(There are statues of the Presidents on every corner in down-town Rapid City)

There is a street in Rapid City covered in Graffiti.  The girls thought it was great!

Last but not least - paddle boating in the park next to the mission home.

They live in such a beautiful place!  I love it there.

Good times!  We are so glad Grandma and Grandpa were able to go on a mission and we were able to visit them.  We are also glad that this time next year they will be back home with us!  We miss them!