4th of July Fun

We headed to De Smet, South Dakota on the 4th of July to visit the Ingalls Homestead...
but first, lunch at DQ/Subway!

We made it!

(Throwback to the last time we took a picture in this spot, back in 2009 just a few days before Kara was born ... :)

At the top of the lookout tower

Mary had fun gathering eggs (no they are not real ;)

Mary, Ryan, Luke & Kara checking out the stage coach

Kara, Mary, & Ryan going for a ride on a horse & a little buggy

Mary's turn to ride the horse!

And Kara's turn!

Mom, Hannah, & Mary going for a covered wagon ride

Kara driving the wagon

 Ryan takes a turn in the driver's seat

Luke's turn to drive the mules... Molly & Dolly!

The kids doing a little "program" in the one-room schoolhouse

Mom, Hannah, & Jenna in the one-room schoolhouse

Hannah was given 2 red, white, & blue outfits, so she was looking quite festive for the 4th! :)

  

We ended the evening with a few fireworks in our driveway

Mary thought they were a little too loud! ;)