This past June Marion and I took Seth and Brienna to the Black Hills. This was their birthday present from Papa and Nana.

We are all packed up and ready to head er West!

First stop? Mitchell, South Dakota and the corn palace.

First morning out we headed for Mount Rushmore. We rose very early in the morning. We forgot we were in another time zone so we were indeed early. We stopped at a spot along the road and really did not realize what was above us! Here is a picture of Brienna, Seth, Papa and George!
Below - we are ready to start the tour of Mount Rushmore.
Custer State Park was a real hit. The buffalo, wild donkeys and prairie dogs were so close! Seth kept saying over and over again "I could live here". While standing near a herd of buffalo he said "this is the most awesome thing I have ever done!"

Below - Beautiful Sylvan Lake



After some fun in the pool they were both out like a light.


Panning for gold was a big hit. And, they both brought home some gold!

Beautiful little lady standing at the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls

This is cool Papa!
I could live here!

Beautiful

Like I said Beautiful

Fun at Wall Drug


Cousins yes - and best friends.

In the Badlands
Now - it is time to head for home.