A Storm Approaches on Flickr.

Badlands National Park
South Dakota

We arrived at Badlands National Park, just as a rain shower was approaching. After the shower passed, we drove through the park on our way west.

Emily makes a silly face on Flickr.

Badlands National Park
South Dakota

Emily (my oldest) enjoyed scrambling along the various features of Badlands National Park.

Emily watches the stormy skies on Flickr.

Badlands National Park
South Dakota

We arrived at Badlands National Park, just as a rain shower was approaching. After the shower passed, we drove through the park on our way west.

Emily looks up at a cutout of Harry S. Truman on Flickr.

Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Independence, Missouri

On our way out west, we stopped at the Harry S Truman National Historic Site to stretch our legs and learn a little about President Harry S. Truman.

Julia poses with a cutout of Harry S. Truman on Flickr.

Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Independence, Missouri

On our way out west, we stopped at the Harry S Truman National Historic Site to stretch our legs and learn a little about President Harry S. Truman.

Our Christmas cowgirl in costume after her first school performance (at Glenwood Elementary School)

Holiday lights (at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center)