Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Ithaca Science Center
Our last trip to the Ithaca Science center. The kids had a great time playing with cousins and investigating all the cool things that the science center has to offer.
First day of school
Everyone was all smiles yesterday for the 1st day of school.
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| 10-9-8-7-6 wow! |
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| Connor 4th grade |
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| Andy 4th grade |
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| Lily - 3rd grade |
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| Benjamin 2nd grade |
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| Alec 1st grade |
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| The bus driver commented that she calls our group "the long line". |
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Mount Rushmore
Mt. Rushmore was one of the highlights of our trip west. It is a bucket list item for sure, but we loved the scenery, the history, and the experience. We even got some decent pictures there....here are the best.
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| Benjamin comparing the profiles with the pictures of the presidents on a $1 and $5 dollar bill. |
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| There was a motorcycle rally going on at the same time we were their and a nice biker took this photo. I feel so blessed to live in this country and so lucky to share my life with this guy! |
Our trip West (in no particular order)
We had a marvelous trip West this summer. The kids and camper held up and we are so grateful for the adventure. Here are some of the highlights.
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| Mammoth Hot Springs; Northern Yellowstone |
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| We just kept going up and up and up |
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| but the scenery was stunning and so worth the drive |
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| some of the kids at the Old Faithful Inn |
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| At the Old Faithful Inn lobby |
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| Lily loved the accommodations |
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| Mammoth Hot Springs |
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| Mammoth Hot Springs area |
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| Lily with Geysers at Yellowstone |
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| Lily at Mammoth Hot Springs |
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| It alternated rain and sun so we were a little bit worse for wear but Mammoth Hot Springs was terrific non the less. |
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| What a view |
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| Connor in Yellowstone |
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| Alec |
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| Lily Bean |
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| Yellowstone tower falls and the kiddos |
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| Andy at tower falls |
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| Yellowstone Canyon are at it's finest. What a beautiful place! |
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| We loved the Buffalo! |
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| The Boys at Craters of the Moon |
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| The whole gang |
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| Andy relaxing at Grandma's |
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| Our new favorite missionary! |
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| Grandma and Grandpa Ward |
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| Strike a pose |
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| Connor at Karney Lake |
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| Beth and Dennis relaxing |
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| Diane and Karen (the game octopus at it's finest) |
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| Maybe this is octopus at it's finest |
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| The kids in Utah at Joseph's Grandparent's grave |
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| Cody WY |
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| traveling fun |
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