The Hiemstras are in South Dakota

I have been reminded that there have been several Tuesdays that have gone by with no posting from this Gramma.  So, better get with it.  The Hiemstras arrived in Brandon on the evening of July 4th.  Grampa, John, Holly and Sam left at dusk to go to Garretson to watch fireworks.  Gramma stayed home with DeAnn and Katie and just relaxed.

We had a great fun day in Pipestone which was planned by Amy.  It started with a picnic in a park near the National Monument - great sandwiches and good conversation.  Sam, however didn't realize his strength and sent his miniature football on the roof of the picnic pavillion.  Sorry, Sam!!  Then we were off for a walk and afternoon at the Pipestone National Monument - can you believe that John and DeAnn had never been there.  It was a warm afternoon but most of the walk was in the shade and when we were in the prairie area, there was a very nice breeze. 

This waterfall is on the monument trail.  Because of all the rain this spring, it was really flowing.

 Katie and her Grampa

 The "newlyweds" or so it would seem at times.  They did have their 3rd anniversary just a few days before.

 So nice to see these cousins all enjoying themselves.  Holly, Chase has "almost" caught up with you in height.

 Hang on, Sam, I'll rescue you as soon as I take your picture.

 Guess who thinks she's the toughest of them all?  What a jewel!!!

Jan, this picture is for you.  You probably can't see all the apples on the tree but they're there and they will be much easier for Peter to reach this fall.

Well, that's it for today.  I have LOTS to catch up on so maybe I won't wait a whole week til I repost.  Have a wonderful weekend ahead!!!
Love to all,
Gramma and MOM