minnesota visit

Our trip to Rapid City was a great one.  A trip filled with too many laughs to count and endless conversations about how blessed we are.  As the young kids say nowadays, "It was EPIC!"

We arrived Saturday and began all the fun on the same day.  Before leaving for Minnesota we had a blast at the Nash Finch Company picnic at the Ranch Amusement Park.  Madison loved all the rides, especially the little pink.

Aunt Keila drove like a crazy woman while Madison held on tight.  Every time she finished, M would say, "One More Time?"

Carson enjoyed some grandpa time.  Most of the time you could find the two hanging out in a grassy area while Carson grunted for more water.

The next day we were off to Minnesota, about a 7 hour drive.

To allow the kids and adults to have a break we stopped half way in Chamberlain, SD.  As many times as I have gone over this river, I have never stopped to enjoy the sites.  Luckily the kids forced that break and we had a great time running around and getting our "sillies out."

Can you tell how much fun we are having?!?!

The river, the bridge and a great looking family.

This is usually how pictures go

 

Sister, myself and a little creeper on the ground

 

The reason for our visit to Minnesota was to see my Grandpa Schoenenberger.  Unfortunately after a long fight with cancer he was recently diagnosed with Leukemia.  We feel blessed to be able to see him again and he was able to meet Carson.  We love you grandpa and pray for you every night.

We stopped by Great Grandma Benson's house too.

Four Generations

Across the street was a nice school playground that Madison could not get enough of.

I think he fits perfect

Great Grandma Schoenenberger

Our last day and good byes.  Never easy.