Wall Drug Store

Since we first found out we were heading to South Dakota we started planning trips we would take.  Jason and I have been to South Dakota.  Jason as a young 9 year old or so, then Jason and I drove through when we moved to Alaska.  I remember seeing Mt. Rushmore (sorry, but I wasn't totally impressed) but apparently Wall Drug Store wasn't as interesting to me.  Jason swears that we stopped on our way to Alaska, I can't remember it for the life of me.Cody had a 4 day weekend during President's day.  Monday for President's day and the Friday before for what they call District Day here.  I think it is like an inservice (teachers and staff work while kids get to stay home and play).

 

 

Cody's new school is name for this guy, Badger Clark.  As you can see he loves everything about his new school.

Wyatt's namesake

 Cody's namesake.  See the difference in his demeanor?

The scenery on the drive home.

Just after driving on base we saw this.  What a beautiful sight.  I am so happy to be seeing these on base instead of coyotes.

I thought maybe, when we got to Wall Drug Store I would remember being there and all will be well with the world.  We got there, had lunch and headed to other stores.  Most were closed because it is winter but we got to see several things.  Jason remembered the store he bought his first pair of cowboy boots, got a picture with an old friend, and other wonderful memories as a child. 

Our first real snow fall

It is February 20th and we have been in South Dakota for about 3 weeks.  We finally experienced what I would call a real snowfall.  It was so bad that the base put road conditions as RED.  That means that only essential personell are supposed to be on the roads.  We did not make it to church for that specific reason.  Well, that and because we didn't to venture out in this weather and possibly make all the colds that are finally going away start back again.  Most wards cancelled church today due to the weather but we were having Ward Conference and apparently a new Bishopric was called, so they didn't cancel our ward meetings.After bumming around all morning and some of the afternoon I decided to take a shower and start shoveling the snow off the driveway.  Jason soon followed and finished most of the driveway.  After a long time the boys finally followed us outside.  Once they were out they had a blast.  The only reason Wyatt came in is because he got hurt wrestling with Cody.  Cody came in because he was the last one out and Garrett, well, he HATED the snow.  He reminded me of Cody.  We actually have a picture of Cody the first time we brought him out in the snow of Alaska.  He was screaming, of course once Jason picked him up he was all smiles.  The same can be said for Garrett today.It was so awesome being back in the snow again.  Seeing snow makes me want to be a kid again.  I want to throw snowballs and build snowmen but this snow is not snowball or snowman worthy.  It was to light and fluffly for that, which actually made for a fairly easy shoveling job. 

 Had to show off the snow accumulation on the sign my parents made us while living in Alaska.

 There is something about a snow covered bench that makes me happy.

Wyatt looks like he is snowboarding

 This is a great picture showing off Wyatt's personality.

 This proves we were in California way too long.

 This sums it all up.  When Cody was old enough to be in the snow this is exactly what he did as well.

 My innocent little man.  I love it.

 This is the look he had on his face basically the whole time we were outside.

Happy, warm and drinking some yummy milk.  

A month in the life...

of a military family.  There is so much to catch you all up on.  We have moved.  Yep, after just over 3 years in the middle of no where desert of California we have (as Jason likes to say) been paroled.We are now in the frozen north of South Dakota :)  Ellsworth AFB to be exact and so far it has been quite an adjustment but one we are excited to experience.Before we moved to South Dakota we had a party for Garrett (he is now a One year old).  It makes me so sad.  My baby years are behind me now.  It has been great.  I also made sure to take some pictures of the family before we left.I will leave you with some pictures and hopefully get more indepth information when things start calming down.