Andy & I really enjoyed our South Dakota Get-a-way this past weekend. Thanks to Grandma Nel, we got to spend a night away and enjoy all sorts of things we don't get to do on a regular basis.
Gus came along for the trip, too.
First, we stopped in Vermillion.
Gus got to run the gravel road, climb through the tall grasses, take a dip in the stream, and trek up Spirit Mound. It was fun to watch him as he timidly explored the new areas...often checking back to make sure we were still right there.
He also got a quick bath after digging in the mud...not his favorite moment.
After dinner we set up camp at Gavin's Point Campground in Lewis and Clark Park in Yankton.
We enjoyed a long walk along the river, played fetch with Gus, and watched him experience the river for the first time. Andy & I enjoy such simple things like a walk along the river with our dog...this was just the trip we needed.
We knew there was going to be rain during the night so we almost skipped out and got a hotel.
We are so happy we camped instead....we got to have a 3 hour campfire and uninterrupted conversation time! It did rain during the night, but we stayed dry thanks to my always prepared husband.
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In the morning we went for a nice long bike ride around the river. We had planned on pulling Gus with us in the carrier but he figured out how to escape in the first 10 seconds...so he enjoyed a nap in the car instead.
This past year has been such a whirlwind for our family. This was just the trip we needed to finally take a breath and enjoy the simple things we have always loved to do together as a couple.
South Dakota will always be such a special place for us.
After dinner we set up camp at Gavin's Point Campground in Lewis and Clark Park in Yankton.
We enjoyed a long walk along the river, played fetch with Gus, and watched him experience the river for the first time. Andy & I enjoy such simple things like a walk along the river with our dog...this was just the trip we needed.
We are so happy we camped instead....we got to have a 3 hour campfire and uninterrupted conversation time! It did rain during the night, but we stayed dry thanks to my always prepared husband.
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After one final walk around the beach, we packed up camp and went for breakfast.
Along the way back to Sioux City, we stopped in Vermillion at the winery for wine tasting.
The perfect way to end our trip.
We were all exhausted from our trip on the way home.
Although we enjoyed our get-a-way, it is always nice to get back home to the kiddos...who apparently were exhausted from their fun with Grandma, too.
This past year has been such a whirlwind for our family. This was just the trip we needed to finally take a breath and enjoy the simple things we have always loved to do together as a couple.
South Dakota will always be such a special place for us.
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