This picture is out of order, thanks to Teag. This was inside the Wonderous Cave just outside of Deadwood.
We ventured up to Deadwood South Dakota for the 4th. We had a blast as we always do up there. Josh's grandparents live on Main Street in Deadwood which makes it so fun. This was our first walk down main street, right past all the Casinos and cute little shops.
The girls and their cousin Mya.
Sitting on Wild Bill Hitcock's lap.
Mandi getting a picture with the twins. She was pretty excited about this picture. Josh looks super muscle man in this picture. He wouldn't like if I called him a meat head, so I wont ;)
The next day we headed to the Wondorous Caves. It was 47 degrees deep down in the cave. A bit of a difference from the 95 degree weather that waited for us outside.
Next we headed to Storybook Island Park where roasted our children like little shish kabobs. We probably took about 70 pictures here. The kids loved it even though they were totally red in the face.
Kenady hanging out in Pooh's corner
Next on to Reptile Gardens. This is the giant Tortise that by the way, it is NOT ok to sit on. We found out afterward.
We went to Mt. Rushmore, my how its shrunk since the last time we were there. Or maybe my kids are giants ;)
The next day heading to the Roughlock Waterfalls.
At the fall. We were lucky enough to be sans Teag for this outing. He was home taking a nap with Grandma. I told Josh there were numerous places for Teag to jump in the water and it was nice not to have to worry about him.
Ahhh, feels like our engagement pictures or something.
Horsing around
Teag trying to tie his shoe. He was getting very upset that I was trying to help him.
My sweet little cowgirls getting ready to go to the parade.
At the parade. I love all the strange looks on our faces.
We had a fabulous time as always in Deadwood. We braved a couple cemeteries, went swimming, played at the park, hit up a BBQ with some of Josh's parents friends and just had a great time. Josh's Grandma Himmerich stuffed our faces full of delicious food and we enjoyed every bite. Thanks for all the good times Deadwood. We hope to see you again next year!
Her and all the little girls. 
Making a craft.
Presley sitting by her cake.
A little better picture of the cake. I thought it turned out pretty well. I think all the hard work was definitely lost on all these 4 and 5 year olds but oh well. I haven't decided if I go to the effort of these cakes for me or for my kids. I do have a good time doing it even if it does take some extra time. 
Happy Birthday to Presley. I hope she had a great day. Although she was confused when I took her back to her preschool after she turned 5. she thought that she got to go to kindergarten after she turned 5.
And cutie Presley, she has one more year of preschool.
She got tired of pictures I guess.
Teag trying to pose like the girls. 
What a little cutie!
And last of all, a sign of a well spent summer. His tan line proves what a great summer we had. I still have some pictures to post of summer and other odds and ends. I might get to that, but i wouldn't want to break my streak of one blogpost a month. I just couldn't be that on top of it!
Nice. 
Boo to summer being over. At least I love fall too. It gets cold but from here til December I get distracted easily with volleyball, football, hunting, halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas so I can manage saying farewell to summer! Hope you've all had great summers!
Me: "Ok just one of the girls, so cute!"
Teag: " Uh, Uh Uh, my flippin' motorcycle is stuck!"
Good thing for big sisters. 
Love these little cuties!
The girls and their cousin Mya.
Sitting on Wild Bill Hitcock's lap.
Mandi getting a picture with the twins. She was pretty excited about this picture. Josh looks super muscle man in this picture. He wouldn't like if I called him a meat head, so I wont ;)
The next day we headed to the Wondorous Caves. It was 47 degrees deep down in the cave. A bit of a difference from the 95 degree weather that waited for us outside.
Next we headed to Storybook Island Park where roasted our children like little shish kabobs. We probably took about 70 pictures here. The kids loved it even though they were totally red in the face. 
Kenady hanging out in Pooh's corner
Next on to Reptile Gardens. This is the giant Tortise that by the way, it is NOT ok to sit on. We found out afterward.
We went to Mt. Rushmore, my how its shrunk since the last time we were there. Or maybe my kids are giants ;)
The next day heading to the Roughlock Waterfalls.
At the fall. We were lucky enough to be sans Teag for this outing. He was home taking a nap with Grandma. I told Josh there were numerous places for Teag to jump in the water and it was nice not to have to worry about him.
Ahhh, feels like our engagement pictures or something. 
Horsing around
Teag trying to tie his shoe. He was getting very upset that I was trying to help him.
My sweet little cowgirls getting ready to go to the parade.
At the parade. I love all the strange looks on our faces.
This is the inside. The two sides turn into couches or beds and then the queen bed is up high during transport and you bring it halfway down when you sleep on it. Under that is where we make Teag's cave. Its perfect for us. 
This is the kitchen and bathroom area. We're pretty excited about it. 
This is Teag getting his first haircut. Josh just shaved the back "feathers" is what I would call them. He looks so old. How did I get to this point where my baby is kinda not a baby any more? What the heck? And I still don't think we need another one, so I guess we'll see!
Little cutie!
