I’m pretty sure that when I die, heaven is going to look like this.
I am always in awe of the mountains in my own backyard, but these mountains were incredible. And set against this gorgeous lake, it took my breath away. It made camping overnight in Yellowstone SO worth it to drive home through the Grand Tetons.
I had seen these mountains from far away before, but nothing prepared me for how majestic they would be close up. I have to go back. Dang it. I think I’m becoming more outdoorsy.
I won’t say that I love camping just yet. But, I did manage to sleep surprisingly good despite the 4 other people in my tent with me, and I did not have to get up in the middle of the night to pee. So, all in all, it wasn’t horrible like I thought it would be. It helped that the night before camping I got some ridiculous 24-hr. bug and was up all night long. That will always help you sleep good, right?
Setting up camp
We had a full moon to camp under…can’t beat that!
My cool Kyle sipping hot chocolate and roasting a marshmallow at the same time. He’s got this camping thing down.
There were lots of photo opps for all the cousins. These kids loved being together.
Jackson Hole, WY
And of course, the beauty of Yellowstone did not disappoint.
I think I might just say that I can’t wait to go back. What is wrong with me??
Highlights of the trip:
Seeing the wildlife
Watching my kids bond with their cousins
Watching the kids in disbelief as my husband jumped in the river
Watching them tell their scary tale of getting lost in the woods (even though the adults knew where they were the whole time)
Seeing the Grand Tetons
Laughing hysterically in the car with my sister over stupid stuff just because we were so deliriously tired that we were trying to keep ourselves awake.
This picture:
Do you think they’re faking?
It was a trip to remember. That’s for sure.
Great pics and the words Grand Tetons make me chuckle so thanks for that!
Well, I can’t take credit for what they are called, but You’re Welcome!
I actually thought of you while I was on vacation drinking beer and watching TV one night. I was flipping through the channels and some show called Sister Wives caught my attention for some reason. There was talk of LDS people not liking the polygamist sect or whatever so they didn’t sell as much jewelry at some convention in Utah that they were hoping to sell. That was the gist of it. The whole thing seemed pretty ridiculous.
I wish I got TLC. That show is fascinating/disturbing all at once!
isn’t it surprising how much fun you can have camping? All mod cons (just about) left behind. Quite liberating. And the kids obviously loved it.x
Looks like a great trip! Were there snakes? I am always afraid to go camping because of the snakes (if my friends heard me ask that they would go, womp womp, you’re such a debbie downer…) Anyway, hadn’t heard from you in a while and it is good to see such a glowing post! Almost makes me want to get outdoors, oh, but wait, the snakes will get me! xo.
I didn’t see any snakes! I was more worried about getting eaten by a bear. But, that didn’t happen either!
Lol!!
I loved this entry. The pictures you included really made you feel the experience. Family and the outdoors, really does not get much better. Thanks for your share.
Your Kyle look like a mac daddy in that chair like he was a guy in a robe holding a glass of fine apple juice.
i know!!! that kid cracks me up
Looks like a superstar.
Oh my gosh that is gorgeous. Great. Now I want to go there. Dangit. #1034 on my bucket list.