Yellowstone 2009

Great times were had by all this weekend. Casey and Christina Richards graciously invited us to their cabin in Island Park, Idaho, which may have seemed innocuous enough, except that we brought the twins, which definitely spiced things up a bit.

The twins were always trying to escape outside to literally frolick in the meadows, pick wild flowers, (pretending) to fish in the river, throw rocks, hunt for moose... they had the time of their lives. We made some very special memories and really enjoyed ourselves.

We went up to West Yellowstone and visited Grizzly/Wolf (woof) World and the twins faced their darkest fear right in the eyes as they faced a (big bad) wolf just inches away from them. We then gave the Richards some space and went to see off to see the much anticipated geysers, paint pots, and wild wilderness that is Yellowstone. To be frank, the geysers were a flop. The twins were exhausted by the time we reached the paint pots and geysers that were a warm of Old Faithful-- which meant I got to carry Linda for 2 miles around the pathway (she weighs 45lbs) while she adamantly proclaimed, "I am never coming here, ever again, because it smells like scrambled eggs."

By the time we got to Old Faithful, the twins were both asleep in the backseat. Priceless.

The next day we went on another family adventure and rented a canoe and drifted down the Snake River right past Casey's cabin. It was a 3 hour tour. We almost tipped over on several different occasions and it probably wouldn't have taken so long if Lucy or Linda didn't both insist on "peddling" the whole way. Regardless, it was a great time. We took some great pictures and really enjoyed some quality time with the twins in a 6x 2.5" enclosed (and unstable) space




Determination.


Dave is a master canoer. He has a scout badge.

They were just a titch excited about the boat ride.

Our gracious hosts.
Linda and the buffalo.

We were playing I-spy and she does this goggle thing with her hands EVERY time we play.






The lovely Christina taking care of the twins so they don't jump in the lake (which they did later on under my guard, not hers).
Maybe my favorite all time , all time picture of Lulu.