The trip from ND to SD

8 of us left ND on Sept 21st to come to SD. Jeff and I, our oldest daughter, the 5 chicks, our grandchildren and our 12 yr old dog. Yes it was a load but went very well with well behaved children. It was quite enjoyable especially for me who got to sit in back with the children. Jeff and our daughter did the driving and it was not always pleasant due to rain and very strong wind. Our son-in-law left a day early with our Tahoe to attend a conference.
We stopped at a park so mom could nurse the baby and you can tell energy and silliness was in the air as they acted up on the outdoor theater stage and ran down to a Air Force plane that was on display.

Full stomach and a very tired baby!

Below the 2nd oldest enjoys a road game!

Bear Country was the first big adventure. Here Mom takes pictures of the big black bear.

There were many animals to enjoy including these big buffalo.

See that sleeping Bear?

That one is sitting up like a person!

Even the baby spotted the bear and other animals.

Bear Country baby land was also fun for all!

A special ride with Nana and Papa. We got to see lots of beautiful scenery!

A picnic next to a creek. It was perfect weather for the afternoon fun.

Panning for Gold in the creek. Yep, I think I see a little flake!

Even Dad got in on the action. Everyone got their feet wet

and some got even more wet then their feet!

The 3 oldest grandchildren enjoyed a little rock climbing. What fun SD is.

Below are pictures of some of the other fun in our back yard and in our home.

Our 4 yr old grandson had a lot of fun with his toy gun!

Watching something fun on the computer with Papa!

It was so much fun but time just flew by too fast.

Lots of fun family memories. It is such a blessing to spend time with family!