The main purpose of Dave and Jan’s recent vacation trip to South Dakota and other locations far from home in Brea was to spend time with their family – specifically son-in-law Dr. Andrew Crandall (congratulations on the doctorate!), daughter Alissa, and four grandsons who live in South Dakota (far from Brea).  It had been a year since they were last together, shortly after the birth of Ephraim, so there had been some significant growth.  Ephraim, for example, is no longer a little baby!

It was fun once again to see these dear youngsters have fun at play – and even pose for a picture (left to right:  Ephraim – one; Silas – two; Levi – six; and Elijah – four).

Levi was always eager for another ride on the ATVs at the Wyoming cabin.

Among many things to do at Rimrock Camp there were scooter boards – like the one Elijah was enjoying when this picture was taken.

Elijah also got in on some playing by father Andrew – on his small guitar.

And “Annie Oakley” (aka Alissa) got in on the fun with the cabin’s BB gun!

Elijah, Levi and Silas enjoyed playing with art supplies as they created their own personalized bookmarks with Grandma Jan.

And Levi and Elijah also enjoyed some spelunking with Grandma Jan.

The trip was very enjoyable as a time of family fun.  Dave and Jan look forward to the next time they can connect across the miles with their “dear” South Dakota family.