Chihinkapa Zoo, Wahpeton, ND: July 2011

Spontaneous trips sometimes provide memories more lasting than planned outings.  One of the last weekends Aunt Angel was still living in Wahpeton, ND, we made a day-trip down to Wahpeton to visit the Chahinkapa Zoo (http://www.chahinkapazoo.org/) and the Breckenridge water park.  It was nice to see cousins Keelie and Alivia -- they, too, are growing up so fast.   The zoo is probably one of the best, especially for such a small rural community.  Kangaroos, bears, monkeys, tigers, otters, zebras -- all set in a nice environment that appears to be animal-friendly. 

 

 

 
  
 
 

Jamestown Frontier Village Buffalo Days, July 2011

Buffalo Days in Jamestown always conjures up good summer memories.  This year, Grandpa met us for a sunny outing at Jamestown's Frontier Village.  As expected, Dad talked the stagecoach driver into a free ride.  The stagecoach ride was exhilarating, bumpy, and left much wonder as to how our pioneers were able to enjoy weeks/months of travel in such amenities. 

There was a carshow, shootout, and of course visiting with beloved Grandpa.  Jamestown has so much to do!

 

 

 

 

Red Barn Berry Farm

Daddy suggested a fun local summer excursion to the Red Barn Berry Farm in Kindred, North Dakota (our neighbor 10 miles to the west) to have the kids experience what he got to experience as a child in Oregon -- BERRY PICKING!  As predicted, there was more eating than picking, as evidenced by the tell-tale red-stained lips and fingers.  Momma and Daddy were (slightly) more successful picking the raspberries, which were notably sweeter but smaller than store-bought varietals. 

They are both growing up so fast, it was hard to keep Beckett focused off of the tractors and onto the berries.  Josie was in search of the bushes with the highest berry density.  Good times to remember!