Mt.Rushmore SD trip day 2&3

Buffalo, Sightseeing, Mt. Rushmore, Sylvan Lake, Crazy Horse, Resturant and Ice Cream....this was one long day that was AWESOME!

We saw some buffalo on the way and made it to Rushmore.

After that we headed to Sylvan Lake for lunch and swimming:

Andy's Jump: Ellie's Jumps: Jay's Jump: (He actually jumped from the higher spot seen by the kid in Ellie's video too, but I didn't get that on film)

Then we headed over to Crazy Horse:

We ended the day with a great meal at a Mexican Resturant in Custer, a walk through town to get Ice Cream, and a showing of the souveniers from the day:)

Mount Rushmore SD trip 2021 Day 0&1

The boys went with Trish a day early on our Mt. Rushmore trip. They had a great time...although both of them managed to get locked in her camper at various times.

Andy at Cascade Falls: Jay at Cascade Falls: The next day when we arrived, we went to Cave of the Winds.

After that we checked out the Sea Camper!

My first glance: Ellie's SeaCamper tour part 1: Part 2: Part 3:

Jay finishes 5th grade: Continuation!

He was very excited to be done with Elementary school, even though Middle school sounds a little scary. CONGRATS, Jay-Bear! This was the last day of "the binder" and Andy and Jay arguing into the building most mornings. Also, the last week of school Andy didn't have to wear a mask, but Jay still did.

His last elementary feild day.

Here is the ceremony where they talked about his College and Career goals:) Ready for the day!

A bit of the crazy parade:

The night before he had a flag football game, and this was my favorite play: Jay (blue shorts) to Andy (pink socks)

Andy turns 9: A Basketball Birthday Party

Andy couldn't decide on a party theme until about 2 months before the party. He went from Sonic, to Pokemon (again) to football, to finally basketball...and I hadn't done that one yet, so I was game;)

I made him a shirt at the last second, and it was probably his favorite thing:)

The Food: I ended up getting cupcakes and making only one batch myself (and using leftover frosting from the other party), but I did make special pumpkin muffins with chocolate lines like basketballs, and orange chocolate covered oreos with basketball lines. I also drew lines on cuties.

The decorations: I realized pretty quickly that I didn't have much saved for the party because he decided on a theme so late. I got busy with my cricut and make some banners that worked perfectly. I also drew a basketball court and had some balloons outside, but I forgot to take a picture of that.

The activities: Well, the kids played in the backyard, jumped on the tramp, played foosball and ping pong when they weren't eating or at the park, but the main thing Andy wanted to do is to play a game at the park.

The singing: He often ends up conducting the rendition of Happy Birthday, and this was no exception. He was pretty excited about his Vikings gear presents (Cousins Jersey, water bottle, sweat bands), and the small hoop)

He really enjoyed it!