the buffalope

Yellowstone 2012
We started a bit rocky with 2 popped trailer tires by the time we got to Draper.  Ended 2 1/2 hours behind schedule and a whole lot of money spent before we got started.  Thanks, Les Schwab for staying open late! While Casey was changing the tires I realized I forgot my camera...vacation 101, take your camera!  No Casey wouldn't turn back.  So grateful he keeps a little point and shoot in his truck for work.
With a start like that it could only get better... thankfully it sure did.
We fed the fish.

I love that Grandma is holding Kole by the shorts.
Walked the trails

Floated the river

 Kole NEVER leaves Gentry's side, I felt like I had a son the whole time. They are such cute friends.  We would take him!
Taylor and Hayli were pulled in the tubes till there bums were numb.

 Took a moment to look adorable on some wooden stairs.

Paused to have proof we are trying to make memories

 Memories of family.

 Always on the look out for Gentry's elusive buffalope.  At first we tried to correct her but by the end we all were looking for the buffalope.

 Enjoyed amazing views.

 Strolled among the geysers at sunset.

Tried to capture the amazing light.

 Laughed and played around with shadows.

 Drove in a caravan....for hours.

 Huckleberry ice-cream while waiting for old faithful, estimated time. 9:27pm = a chilly wait.

 Shoes may have been optional that day, yes it took me a while to clip and clean those feet when we got home.  How she got in the car without shoes still baffles me.

 And we still had time for some quiet time at the cabin/trailer to practice jump roping skills.

 Anytime you looked for Gen she was here.  Yes, just a dirt pile with a old piece of rope.  I think it was just because I let her get a dirty as she could we all know that only happens on vacation.  :)

Thanks for a great trip...

 Who wouldn't want to travel with us?  Just being honest...

Summer vacation...check!