Mount Rushmore

We made it to Mount Rushmore! Maryann and I flew on "free" tickets and Korilyn used some frequent flyer miles. We went to the lighting ceremony on Saturday and then we experienced it in the daylight the next morning only to turn around and fly back home. It was a quick trip, but a fun one. Next time I go I want to spend a little longer. It was nice to be out in the cool weather.

The Dakotas

Once we got in to Rapid City, South Dakota we took a drive to North Dakota. It was a six hour round trip and not as painful as you would think. As you can see from the pictures it was just a little windy. We saw all kinds of hunters and tons of dead dear, four of which were up close and personal. I think that makes 33 states for me. Anyone up for an Alaskan cruise?

Geographic Center of the Nation

Who would have thought that the geographic center of the nation is in South Dakota. Maryann saw it in the atlas and we found it along the way. There we were right in the middle, just goofing around. Maybe some day you can all be cool like us and go there too.

Joe's Boys

Lacey and Joseph needed some technical support so here are two cute boys. Who can tell me which is which?

Pizza Party

Pool Time

Pizza Time

Alex, covering his eyes for hide and seek. Ask Aunt Maryann why he has no clothes on. How did the smallest one become "it"?

Cookie Pizza

Pizza Games

Henry wanted a picture of his "milk beard"

Master of the Wii!

Happy 45th Anniversary!

Oh good everyone got the memo! How silly is that. I guess it was a red and white day.

Time to eat

Pool time

Our gift to Mom and Dad. Oh the memories!

Our Dam Trip

We had a great time at the Hoover Dam, or more commonly known as Brandon's favorite dam. I think maybe I had the most fun because when I told the group I wanted to walk across, they told me I would have to find a new way home. I guess that just leaves something for me to do next time.