"Let's get the heck out of Dodge"

No, literally. The above words were uttered today. Our morning got off to a bit of slow start, simply because we didn't really have to be anywhere super early and the kids actually slept in a bit. We stay in the Dodge House, reportedly one of the oldest homes in Dodge City.  Inside had all sorts of interesting stuff related to the Wild West, including some animals that had been stuffed.

Our day was really centered around a visit to Boot Hill Museum, the replica town that was built like it was back in the mid-1800's. It was named Boot Hill because that is where they buried the bodies of the victims of the violence back then. We lament about how violent things are today. The reality is that it has always been that way. But I digress.

IHG got to experience drinking a sarsaparilla at a bar that was built in the 1880's. 

And GBG learned a quick can can dance. She wasn't too into it.

And of course, this had to happen:

But the highlight of course was the gunfight that happened at high noon.

And so one minute is was all:

And the next it was:

Before we literally 'got the heck out of Dodge', I had to get a quick picture with my boy Wyatt.

After Dodge City, we made one pit stop in Greensburg, KS. This town is famous because it was completely destroyed by a tornado in 2007. It has since rebuilt itself, making nearly the entire town 'green' and energy effficient. It is quite a pretty place.

We then made our way into Wichita where we joined with family for dinner. Of course they had a special plate for me since my birthday was yesterday.

All in all, another great day.  So tomorrow marks the beginning of the Stone Family Reunion in Heston, KS. Not sure we'll be on here much. We may check back in as the travelling adventures continue on Sunday.