Our second day, we went to a chairlift/alpine slide in Keystone which had a great overlook of Mount Rushmore. Scott and Camille on the way up...
Future Presidents...
The top also provided many photo opportunity with the grandparents and grandkids!
Tyson and I ready to head down the slide...
The we headed over to a [free] Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, consisting of life size, conrete dinosaurs that were a little ghetto but the boys thought they were really cool. Score!
Our next free excursion took us to a park called Storybook Island, where they had tons of displays based off of Disney movies, cartoons, Nursery Rhymes...everything.Tyson was in heaven and ran from one thing to the next.
We came back to rest a little, while my parents did some more exploring up to Deadwood and Sturgis. Camille was a little hesitant when Luke took her, but he worked his magic powers and had her melting into sleep in no time.
That night we packed up and headed off to the lighting ceremony of Mount Rushmore. When we sat down, they told us they were going to hurry the session along to try and beat the storm that was coming. We looked around and didn't notice any storm in the sky. When they started showing the little film, these dark clouds crept towards us along with a tiny little sprinkle and lightning in the distance. We headed back up the stairs to make a quick exit if needed. They soon played the national anthem and slowly the lights came on. When the final notes of the song played, the rain started POURING and the wind picked up BIG time!! Every started screaming and running for the cars which were down a long path away. Mass chaos! Then the hail started coming!! I threw Tyson in the stroller (Camille was asleep back at the campground with Luke and 3 of Kristin's kids) and Scott took off fast pushing him and weaving in and out of people towards the car. I took off after him leaving behind Kristin and Tanner (her son) and my parents to fend for themselves (again, I'm sorry) I took a lot of grief for it but I was trying to catch Scott and Tyson and figured everyone knew where the car was. We all made it to the car SOAKED to the bone and laughing hysterically!! Funny memory for sure! 
Morning of Departure!We had to get a picture of all the crew in front of our shared cabin. It was cozy but fit all our needs and I think for the most part we all slept well. With the exception of my early rising kids.
The co-chairs of the planning committee needed a picture of their own of course. We did good sister!!
And one last shot of the family before we left. We are looking a little tired and dirty, but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Too bad our kids won't remember such a fun trip, but at least there are lots of pictures!
The co-chairs of the planning committee needed a picture of their own of course. We did good sister!! And one last shot of the family before we left. We are looking a little tired and dirty, but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Too bad our kids won't remember such a fun trip, but at least there are lots of pictures!
3 comments:
I'm impressed with your and Kristin's planning skills. It looks like it was such a great time.
I loved it all. The pics of the cabins are the best. I wonder how you all did fit in that tiny thing. Love you, MAMA--- ( The hail storm was the highlight)
Can we go back?
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