South Dakota - Day 6

Whew - almost done!  So Sunday we got up and drove over to Devils Tower in Wyoming.  Now we realize that this is slightly cheating with our trip because this is NOT in South Dakota, but South Dakota links it with the Black Hills and plus, I am POSITIVE that Northeastern Wyoming will not be on the itinerary when we do our Wyoming trip :) 

Devils Tower was pretty cool though.  It does look pretty daunting all by itself, that you can understand how it got it's name.  This was actually the best day weather wise we had which was also nice.  We walked up to the base of the tower and then I sat and waited on a bench (doing some more exciting people watching) while Mark walked about a mile and half around the base of the tower. 

Lots of climbers going up - GOOD LUCK!

We were definitely grateful we had no action with the baby.  We just kept laughing at the different places that we were going to and how awful the names were and if we were to have the baby there.  I mean - "Badlands," "Devils Tower" - these are not the most appealing names.  Haha, but luckily, it looks like we will be safe in Denver.  

After this we started to make our trek back to Denver.  It was about a six and a half hour drive back and we were grateful to get back home - even if it was to the chaos of our crazy apartment that is still mostly in boxes.

We also did draw our trip for next year.  We had to remind ourselves of the "rules" and with only one veto happening, we drew OHIO for next year.  We had fun planning different things that we would like to see there.  This might have to change because Mark's parents are planning on leaving on a mission this fall and we will want to go visit them, so we will see what happens.  But we are thinking this is a sign that they will be called to serve in Kirtland, Ohio!  :)

We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to go on this trip.  It is crazy to think that this will be the last Berning Vaca just the two of us - but that is fun to think about too.  Little kiddos make everything better.  Now we just need to get in FULL BABY MODE and get things settled for our little one to get here!