Today we went to some of the most known places in South Dakota. We went and saw Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and explored the Black Hills. The kids' favorite part of the day was being able to take a piece of rock home from the explosions at Crazy Horse.
Today we started our day by hiking/exploring the Badlands. The kids loved it here so much because they could do so much climbing. We then stopped by to see the Minute Missile Museum, which was really fascinating. Around lunchtime, we got back in the car and drove to Hill City where we stayed the remainder of our time in South Dakota. We spent the rest of our day going to Chuckwagon Show, the sight where "Dances with Wolves" was filmed and our friend's parents own. Lastly, we hit up one of our favorite places on our trip, Bear Country. Where animals roamed free and right up to your car. It was a very fun and busy day!
We decided to head west this summer for a major 2.5-week road trip to South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. The kiddos did amazing! Their lack of complaining and fighting in the car was nothing compared to what I expected. We spent many nights cramming into a two queen bedroom and eating ice cream or nachos for dinner, but those memories might be a few of my favorites. Overall, lots of pictures and lots of fun moments!
First stop, a night shopping and eating at Wall Drug in South Dakota
Caleb graduated 4th-grade this morning. At Legacy, 4th grade is the end of their elementary school age. He is off to 5th grade in the fall which is considered middle school. The graduation was very nice. The ceremony involved the kids walking in with the graduation march, singing a song, listening to Mr. Nydam's message, watching a slideshow, and ending with them receiving their diplomas. Way to go little man. Love you.
