So, its that time of year. It seems that, just like that, summer has packed it's things and headed out of town and fall is unpacking the boxes and getting situated. We were just talking last week of near 100 deg days so you wouldn't think packing clothes for a weekend out of town would be difficult. But if you check out the pictures you'll see that we are not dressed for 100 deg. Rain and cool temps have hit the plains. Seems like the summer just started but I would guess that it is very near being over for us.
This weekend, Karley's parents went on vacation and headed to Yellowstone. Since that is somewhat close to us (at least a lot closer than Los Angeles) we thought it would be a good opportunity for a visit. So we planned a rendezvous in Sheridan, WY which is about halfway between us and Yellowstone. We figured it would not be the most adventure packed weekend as Sheridan is not the most exciting place to visit but at least we could visit with the Parents and they can see little Preston.
Bob and Carol got to Sheridan first and checked it out so when we got there, they gave us the tour.....which lasted 10 min. So, to find some adventure, we headed north to Montana to check out the Custer battlefield. The weather was not the best but it was good enough to walk around the grounds and learn about Custer's last stand. It was neat to learn that there was more to it than Custer just getting massacred by some Native Americans. There was some of his unit that survived at a different location and of course you got to see the Native American perspective. All in all, we pretty much decided that when Custer and his troops came over the bluff and saw the encampment (of thousands and thousands of Native Americans) he and his few hundred men should have turned around and radioed for back-up.
The visit with the Parents was too short and it seemed like in no time, we were back on the road and heading back to good 'ol Rapid city. It was nice to see them but we would have liked for it to have been longer. Preston was amazing for the whole weekend, taking the change to his schedule and hours of driving in stride. The drive back was a piece of cake as he slept almost the entire way! So here we are, back 'home' and ready to face the short week. A couple of days of work then we are off again to South Carolina! Hopefully the storms keep their distance and don't interfere with our trip!
Hope all is well with everyone. Sorry, no videos this week but enjoy the pics. Talk to you soon if we don't see you next week!
-Regan, Karley and Preston, battlefield historians.
4 comments:
I'm glad there is some history being learned.
I saw a Discovery channel show on the battle, and would like to do the "full tour". I hear the show was not all factual.
FE Warren! no base visit?
Seems Pres will be one experienced traveler for a preschooler. His classmates will be so jealous.
Sorry, got my bases on the wrong side of the state, and we all know how much of an issue that is in the western states! sheesh! We are not talking about Maryland boy!
no art work on the side of the road? or other random debris?
as we were in wyoming for 85% of the trip there was actual scenery to look at...let down eh?? here i was getting used to endless wall drug signs (there were a couple) and unique sculptures. No such luck with WY.
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