Spring Break in SoDak

It's always great to go back home.  The place I grew up couldn't be more different than where I live now, but I love both places and the people in them that make my life whole.  I thought I'd share some pictures of my "spring break" vacation in SoDak this year with family and friends.

Lambing season on the farm, and shooting lessons with baby sister and Les.

Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, and Jon Pardi concert in Brookings with old friends!

Lola came to wake me up after spending the night at Ash's new house.

Baby sister was wishing we were back in Tahoe, so she tried on her
snowboard coat, one mitten, and MY hat...with her shorts.

A big reason why I made sure to go home in March was to meet baby Rig.

He was a month old and so precious.  And his mama KT was doing great too!

Papa Rist and I leaving the farm together one morning.  Yes, that's fresh snow.

It had been YEARS since I had scraped a windshield.  Not sure I liked it.

Mom's greenhouse got a couple thousand new plants for her students to practice growing!

South Dakota sunset between my farm and my hometown.  What a sight!

I love this girl to death!  My cousin Les, baby sister, and I had a "cousin night" together.

Dinner and drinks, then home for sweats, cookie dough, and Magic Mike.

Gratuitous sunshine pics

It's late April and my family is dealing with yet another snow storm.  I, on the other hand, live in paradise, and have been enjoying every moment of it.

The color of these is unreal!

Beginning two weeks ago, I have been able to walk, bike, and/or swim on a daily basis as the next stage of my knee recovery, and it could not have happened at a better time!  

My roommate and I have also been able to enjoy some gorgeous spring afternoons lounging in our complex's beautiful pool area.

I've also been doing a fair amount of babysitting for a wonderful family.  Their 8-month-old has been pretty fussy lately, but I think it's just because he knows how beautiful it is outside and wants us to enjoy it together, so we go for lots of long walks.

These are a few of the photos from the last few weeks that make me smile when I look at them, so I couldn't help but share!

No idea what kind of tree this was,
but I LOVE the look of these!

Paused during my bike ride to snap this today.