...Flintstones Campground...

This past weekend the Ortega familia joined forces with a few other family friends and took all the kiddos to Custer, SD's Flintstone Bedrock Campground.  We booked four cabins in early June and looked ahead until our mini-vaca in August.

The cabins were nestled snug between the hills in Custer, SD.  The most exciting part for the kids was the close proximity to all the dinosaurs at the Flintstones Park.  The seven little ones were overwhelmed - running back and forth between cabins, jumping on bikes, Tee ball, crawling through tunnels!

Luckily our good friends the Turner's came WELL prepared to host the group.  We had supplies galore!

Shortly after our arrival we headed down hill to the park.  The little ones were one big happy family and they all get along amazingly well.

The little town of Bedrock was filled with statues of all sorts of Bedrock locals, not just the Flintstones and Rubbles!  While most of our kids are unfamiliar with the cartoon, they were all fascinated.  At one point we came across the Bedrock Theater, which featured old Flintstones flicks, and the kids were attentive for all of about 10 minutes and were ready to get back out and about to running around.

After some much needed party time for the kids, no nap, burgers... it was time for a movie and shortly after bed as the rain clouds approach.  However, as all good parents know... as soon as those lovely little eyelids settle... adult time can commence!  We were a little selfish (okay, a lot) and saved s'more time for after the kiddos were off in dream land.  As well as busting open some beers, throwing on the sweaters, and adding some logs to the fire... we sat around, relaxed, enjoyed some great laughs, and had a fantastic time! 

                                      

After a great night, we woke up to a dew covered ground, fresh air, and the mountain chill.  Starbucks Via was a lifesaver, and breakfast was cooking at 6 AM when the Ortega's arose from their cabin.  The short get-a-way was perfect!  Another South Dakota tradition, I'm sure!