The Fun Begins

Well, as promised, we were up early yesterday, Mark and Caden started on the outside of the motor home while I tackled the inside. Both jobs took us most of the day…but now they are complete and the fun can begin.

And that fun started last night with

a chuck wagon cookout. After getting the wagon set up

and the fire started, the meal would consist of

beans with lots of peppers, onions, and beef tips

potatoes cooked with lots of onions and bacon

steaks that the chef hand cut from a big slab of beef

and there is peach cobbler hiding in this Dutch oven.

Wow, what a great meal. And, even

Caden enjoyed it. In fact, he ate about 4 helpings of beans and potatoes. And he loved the meat that was cooked in the beans. And, I only got one bite of peach cobbler.

Well, after we had all had our fill at dinner, we

found this little horse to ride and

looked at the real horses that are camped here.

We also played at the

play ground for a little while until it was time for us to make our way

back to the motor home to get on warmer clothes so we could

leave and get over to the laser light show that was being held at

The Crazy Horse Monument. They were having a special show last night and a blast. We had a great time in spite of the fact that it was cold. Caden took it all in and was quite a trooper.

While we were waiting for the laser light show to start, we watched

the Indians perform some ceremonial dances.

After a late night, we all slept in a little longer this morning. After everyone was up and moving, we decided that we would take a drive to Custer State Park.

After entering the park, we stopped to enjoy

this pretty little lake. Joe, it was perfect for your boat! We took a walk and saw

wild roses growing along the water’s edge and

this mother duck and her ducklings sitting on the top of this waterfall.

Poppa and Caden then took a little hike down this trail to get a better glimpse of the water fall

Once they were back to the top of the hill

Caden stopped for a short rest on the bridge.

We were then off to drive the wildlife loop, but first we saw a look out that was at the top of a mountain. Caden says….you guys come on, we still have more steps to climb! And when we got to the top, we were able to see

all the way across to the Needles and to Mount Rushmore. We barely caught a glimpse of George Washington on the face of the mountain.

Now, we are ready to drive the wildlife loop where we saw

ground hogs,

antelope,

buffalo, and

big horn sheep.

What a day we had. Tonight, Ellie made King Ranch Chicken and salad. I made strawberry shortcake. After dinner we took a walk around the RV park. Before dark, Mark, Jim, and Caden took a drive down the road to look for Elk, but no luck.

It was then time to turn in for the evening. We aren’t sure what tomorrow will bring, but it is for sure that

Caden will be ready for another fun adventure!