First Garden!

I just had to post some pictures of our first garden. I am so proud that the plants are actually growing! I usually kill plants. So, it's especially rewarding to see them getting bigger and bearing fruit. ha!

What we planted: 3 kinds of Tomatoes, Green Beans, Peppers, Cantelope, Watermelon, Corn, Yellow Squash... and if its not too late- I am going to add some Peas.

Good Bye Jetta.... Hello SantaFe!!

I actually went to go test drive a Jeep Liberty (U know me and Jeeps!) ended up driving a Compass and a Ford Escape. But when I test drove this Hyundai SantaFe- it was so smooth! I loved it! Dan gave us an amazing deal on the Jetta... and we left in the SantaFe!

I was so happy to have something a little larger for the trip to SD. We got this Tuesday night, and left for SD that Saturday morning. It rides great- Ok gas mileage for a V6- and I don't have to worry about it dying and needing to find a tow company at 10pm. ugh.. the memories....

Our Trip to South Dakota

Wow. I can't believe that our trip is already over! We had such a great time visiting so many historical monuments and places. We went with my family and our days were so packed with things to do... I wish we had a few days in the end, to just do whatever. We tried to squeeze in things- like when we were done for the day, when everyone else went back to camp (or their hotels) we went back to Lake Sylvan & Custer State Park. Now that is a beautiful place!

Things we saw & places we went:
Mount Rushmore, Mount Rushmore Caves, Custer State Park, Lake Sylvan, 4 Mile Post Ghost Town, Bear Country, Reptile World, Crazy Horse, President's Slide, Wood Carving Museum, 1880 Courthouse Museum in Custer, Independence Rock & Martin's Grove.