Sylvan Lake (again)

Storybook Island

I remember visiting Storybook Island as a kid. The boys had so much fun today.

Sylvan Lake

Enjoyed lots of great scenery today.

Sightseeing

A busy day for us. Dinosaur Park in the morning and Mount Rushmore in the afternoon.

Sunset

Mr. C would not go to bed so I decided to make the most if it and we headed outside with my camera and enjoyed the beautiful evening.

1880's Town

Day 2 of our adventure. A little less driving. Visited the 1880's Town.

Badlands

Then did the drive through the Badlands. Tried to do a little climbing and hiking, but it was pretty hot. The boys were all tuckered out for the last hour of the driving.

Corn Palace

Day 1 of our great adventure. Lots of driving. We visited the world's one and only corn palace today. Here is Mr. C as an ear of corn.

Ragwart

These things are growing like mad in my prairie bed.

Daffodil

This was a photo I took in the spring, but didn't get posted earlier. I was waiting for more to bloom to get a better shot, but I only ended up with two blossoms. For you, Susan!

Snake

Grandpa's windmill

My Mom

My Mom is darn near a saint to agree to travel with me and my three boys any distance in the car, let alone on a big road trip. And have us stay at her house the night before and the night after the trip. AND still be willing to do it all over again a week and a half later on an even longer trip (more on that in the future). Y0u are amazing, Mom! Thanks for loving us so much and being so willing to be a part of our crazy existence right now. We love you and miss you and look forward to our next grand adventure.

Thank you!

Thank you guys so much for a fantastic trip. We had so much fun and miss you terribly. From the best ever margaritas to the creative cardboard window solution to the "I'm not doing anything" meltdowns it was a visit full of wonderful memories and lots of great time spent with you. Thank you for everything you did to made it so special. We love you and miss you!!

Good Morning

I get tears in my eyes when I think about how fast the boys are all growing up. I love to see them growing and learning and maturing, but I know I will miss these baby days. This photo really captures who my sweet Mr. C is right now.

5 going on 15

and here is a good one of Mr. M

The park

The girls

Nature

My brother

My brother at the Arboretum.

Arboretum

We are in the Kansas City area visiting family. Today we went to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Iris

Mr. C in my parents backyard.

Mom's flowers

Family Photos

I had a photo session this weekend with a wonderful family. The parents were celebrating their wedding anniversary and wanted to have family photos taken. Here are a few from our session...