Enjoying the Solitude of these Black Hills

Monday found us with a lot to accomplish in Mom and Pop’s apartment before the drywall could begin. We worked until after ten o’clock at night finishing up the insulation. We all woke up early this morning and just as we were finishing the last few items the drywall contractor arrived. After I discussed a few items with him he got started hanging the drywall. We watched him hang the drywall for a little while commenting to each other that we started this project just 19 days ago. All the Praise goes to Our Father for without His Blessings we could not have accomplished this milestone in such a short time.


Around 11:30 Gina cooked me breakfast for lunch. While we were eating we talked about taking a ride together on our four wheeler. So Gina and I took off for a ride on our four wheeler for a tour of the Black Hills around here. The wind was blowing. However, we both wanted to take a few hours to get away and relax while soaking up all of the beauty out here. As we turned off the main road onto a trail we were greeted by a mother deer and her new fawn.

Now that's nature, Mom and baby

We didn’t really know where we were going so we just rode. We took a trail that led us up to the top of a 6000 ft hill. Here are a few of the pictures from up there.

Looking down on the town of Custer


Looking out at the Black Hills


Just couldn't get enough of the views


Looking down on Mom & Pop's place from 6000 ft

The views were magnificent. Of course Gina had to take a little time and look for that special rock. From there we continued on with our ride. A little while later we came up on a male deer and a marmot.

It's hard to see but there is velvet on those antlers


One of the many marmots around here

Eventually, we came up on a small stream and stopped for a little while to listen to the rushing water flowing over the rocks.

Relaxing to the sound of flowing water

It was getting late so we decided to head back home. We had a wonderful ride together while enjoying the solitude of these Black Hills. We look forward to more rides like this. After arriving back home we sat outside soaking up this beautiful weather.

For an update on Mom & Pop's apartment check out this link to Mike & Pat's blog

Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.