Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Family Tree
Our Morning started with rain, but that didn't stop David from getting up early and catching a handful of fish. He shared his morning with a few Elk having their breakfast.
Next if was up to my Aunt and Uncles home for breakfast and then to Red Rocks park.
It was fun but the kids were anxious to get back to our temporary home at the creek, ready to start a day of fishing and playing outdoors.
They didn't catch much but enjoyed trying.
To all our surprise, Jonah decided to go for a dip in the frigid stream. He stripped down to his birthday suit and jumped in.
Then the guys decided that we needed a bridge over to the island and it was quite entertaining to watch. They had to fight the current with this heavy metal grate.
Their determination won over mother nature and they finally succeeded in their quest.... much to the delight of all the children.
And children there were. My cousins came with all their kids. We had a hard time figuring out the whole second, third cousin connections. Josiah proclaimed..."wow, our family tree just keeps getting bigger and bigger."
Here is me with my cousins, Richard, Lisa and Robert.
It was so wonderful to have my Dad around too. The kids had a great day with Grandpa!
We could not have asked for a better day. Full of the wonder of nature and a beautiful Family Tree.
Next if was up to my Aunt and Uncles home for breakfast and then to Red Rocks park.
It was fun but the kids were anxious to get back to our temporary home at the creek, ready to start a day of fishing and playing outdoors.
They didn't catch much but enjoyed trying.
To all our surprise, Jonah decided to go for a dip in the frigid stream. He stripped down to his birthday suit and jumped in. 
Then the guys decided that we needed a bridge over to the island and it was quite entertaining to watch. They had to fight the current with this heavy metal grate.
Their determination won over mother nature and they finally succeeded in their quest.... much to the delight of all the children.
And children there were. My cousins came with all their kids. We had a hard time figuring out the whole second, third cousin connections. Josiah proclaimed..."wow, our family tree just keeps getting bigger and bigger."
Here is me with my cousins, Richard, Lisa and Robert.
It was so wonderful to have my Dad around too. The kids had a great day with Grandpa!
We could not have asked for a better day. Full of the wonder of nature and a beautiful Family Tree.
On The Road Again
Yesterday morning we got on the road again bright and early.
We drove Through Wyoming....
Found a few prairie flowers...
Stopped at a few scenic view points...
... and saw lots more cows
We drove Through Wyoming....
Found a few prairie flowers...Stopped at a few scenic view points...... and saw lots more cows
I was so blessed to have my Dad there. He flew in From California. I also got to see my Aunt Carmen and Uncle Charlie as well as my Uncle Pete. 
It was so wonderful to see Family all together after so many years.
My Uncle Bob has made the kids quite at home...
And a Back Ho!!!
Then it was time for fishing in the stream. Josiah caught a little Rainbow Trout.
My Cousin Richard... the Pro Fisherman was giving him a few tips.
As it cooled off, we stoked up the fire and warmed up. Josiah was quite diligent at minding the fire. After a good nights sleep we are off on more Colorado adventures today... until later....
Friday, June 06, 2008
The Adventure Continues
The camp ground we are at is in a lovely wooded area and is conveniently close to activities.
Since our first go at Mt. Rushmore was so wet and cold, we decided to try it again.
We were not disappointed. It was breathtaking and awe inspiring.
While the actual monument is quite amazing, God is not to be outdone. The surrounding mountains and valleys are beautiful and the shimmering rocks and crystals are amazing..jpg)
It was a great family outing that brought out many interesting discussions about Presidents, current and historical, and how they lived and how they died. I think we all learned a thing or two.Next we were off to the
1880 Train
Much to the Joy of our Sweet Jonah!
It is a beautiful historical train ride that goes from Keystone to Hill City.
It was an hour long ride, meandering though forest and over streams with lots of wildlife peeking out to say hello. We got off in Hill City to discover a crowd of children waiting for Thomas the Tank Engine who was in town for a special appearance. That was a fun treat for Jonah. We took the return train back to keystone, had a quick snack and then set off for....Reptile Gardens!
It was a large reptile habitat where we got to pet crocodiles....
Pet snakes....
And see lots of other creatures. They had a bird show, an alligator show and a snake show, all which were thoroughly enjoyed by our budding animal conservationists.
It was a large reptile habitat where we got to pet crocodiles....
Pet snakes....
And see lots of other creatures. They had a bird show, an alligator show and a snake show, all which were thoroughly enjoyed by our budding animal conservationists.So now we are all just a little tired. The kids are sound asleep and David and I are not far behind. We are so thankful for the beautiful weather, God's amazing creations and this precious time to be together.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Summer Road Trip
Hello to all our friends from South Dakota! The first stop on our summer road trip.
We started our adventure yesterday morning by packing up our rented RV. The kids were so excited and ready to start our journey
We made it to Mitchell, South Dakota last night and started off early this morning. Here is David and the kids at our first rest stop.
They are having fun with the co-pilot job. Josiah loves to narrate the tour and point out passing interest on the road... such as... cows, and cows, oh and look, more cows!
We arrived at the 1880's town and took the hour long tour looking at all the old building and interesting stuff.
It was raining and a little cold so we really had to work at staying out of the mud.
David and I enjoyed looking at the movie set museum from Dances With Wolves. Then we loaded everyone back into the RV and headed to the Badlands.
One of the first signs we saw said "Beware of Rattlesnakes" The kids took this warning quite seriously and nearly missed the awesomeness of the view because there were looking for rattlesnakes the whole time.
Here is Josiah pointing out some possible snake holes!
It was an amazing view though and was a reminder of how creative our God is! I really enjoyed watching the terrain change. Driving through Minnesota was mostly flat farmland. When we got to South Dakota, it changes to beautiful rolling hills... with lots of Cows... Oh, did I mention that already. Anyway on to...
Mount Rushmore!
Josiah, Siri and I made the walk up to the monument while Jonah slept and Dad stayed with him in the RV. Because of the rain, it looked as though the Presidents were crying. But it was beautiful, even in the rain.
They have all the state flags there with and inscription on the marble below them. We were excited to find this one!
We started our adventure yesterday morning by packing up our rented RV. The kids were so excited and ready to start our journey
We made it to Mitchell, South Dakota last night and started off early this morning. Here is David and the kids at our first rest stop.
They are having fun with the co-pilot job. Josiah loves to narrate the tour and point out passing interest on the road... such as... cows, and cows, oh and look, more cows!We arrived at the 1880's town and took the hour long tour looking at all the old building and interesting stuff.It was raining and a little cold so we really had to work at staying out of the mud.David and I enjoyed looking at the movie set museum from Dances With Wolves. Then we loaded everyone back into the RV and headed to the Badlands.
One of the first signs we saw said "Beware of Rattlesnakes" The kids took this warning quite seriously and nearly missed the awesomeness of the view because there were looking for rattlesnakes the whole time.Here is Josiah pointing out some possible snake holes! It was an amazing view though and was a reminder of how creative our God is! I really enjoyed watching the terrain change. Driving through Minnesota was mostly flat farmland. When we got to South Dakota, it changes to beautiful rolling hills... with lots of Cows... Oh, did I mention that already. Anyway on to...
Mount Rushmore!
Josiah, Siri and I made the walk up to the monument while Jonah slept and Dad stayed with him in the RV. Because of the rain, it looked as though the Presidents were crying. But it was beautiful, even in the rain.They have all the state flags there with and inscription on the marble below them. We were excited to find this one!We are camping overnight and have more adventures waiting for us tomorrow. Stay tuned for more as Minnesota Adventures explores the country.
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