South Dakota

This last month our family went to South Dakota for a Puffer vacation.  We met up with some of Ben's family and got a couple cabins in the Black Hills.  It was one of the best vacations ever.  The icing on the cake was that my parents decided to come up at the last minute.  It was the best being around family again!  (Warning:  Lots of pictures)

Mount Rushmore:

The Needles in Custer State Park:

Sam - the ultimate in photo bombing. 

Grandpa and Drake

This will probably be our Christmas card pictures because I won't have any time (or really, the patience) to get another one with everyone in it.  You saw it here first folks.

 Lina and Stina - two peas in a pod.

Black Hills Caverns:

 

Cousin Josh saving the day.  Drake's bottle fell down off the bridge and he climbed down to get it.  Crisis averted.

Panning for Gold/Gems at the Caverns:

- With so many kids panning for gold and gems, the odds seemed to be in our favor that we might strike it rich.  Maybe next time. . .