Camping!

We had a great time camping in South Dakota.  It was way more expensive that we were planning on, but we were in good company and had lots of fun!
We ran into all kinds of wildlife on the roads.  There were Buffalo (otherwise known as bison) all over in Wind Cave National Park.

We saw deer crossing the road a few times also

And there were a few bears (the bears were actually in Bear Country - but still cool)

A few more pictures from Bear Country:

Baby bears playing in the trees

Jade and Kenzie in front of the adorable baby bears

Blake, Brodie, Ellie, Cassidy, and Isaac


I tried to put the video of the baby bears here, but for some reason it went to the top of the page.  Posting videos is kind of a pain, so please see video at the top of the page for a video of the cute baby bears.

School's Out!

Yesterday was the last day of school.  I can't believe we have a first grader and third grader in the house now!

Here's the boys on the first day of school

Isaac had a graduation ceremony which made his mother cry.

Isaac and his wonderful kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Wilson

Isaac and his buddy Jarin

Olivia and Isaac

Brodie and his wonderful teacher, Mrs. Hessler. 

It was a wonderful year full of lots of learning, much laughter and friends, and great memories!