This past week we went up to Idaho to see my family. We had fun doing many activities. Brian and I went camping up Scout Mountain one night with my brother Weston and Sister-in-law Kirstie. We had fun roasting Starbursts and taking a night walk to see the stars. Our sleep, however, was interrupted by our neighbors who were up until 4 am partying it up with their children. The next morning we went on a nice nature walk that wasn't too long or strenuous.
Enjoying our campfire breakfast:
This bird was close enough to touch.
The Jackson antler arches. You can't come to Jackson without getting a picture in front of them.
Family photo of siblings and baby!
During our nature walk. Don't we look like we have been camping?
We also went bowling one afternoon with my family. I did very poorly. My highest score was a 77. Brian did much better than I did. I rediscovered something during this bowling trip. While bowling is fun, I enjoy playing pool a lot more. I think I am better at it as well.
The main event of the week was day trip into Jackson, Wyoming. We were a little disappointed when our plan to have lunch at Jenny Lake was ruined. We didn't know that they are now charging $25 a car to enter Teton National Park, which we didn't want to pay just to eat lunch there. Instead we found a campground with picnic tables. The highlight of this lunch trip was our run-in with a herd of wild buffalo. Brian was excited to be able to stop and get a lot of pictures. It was so crazy having them feet away from our car. After lunch we spent the afternoon wandering around gift shops. Then for dinner we went to Bar J Chuck Wagon grill where we were able to enjoy a big BBQ dinner of chicken, beef, or ribs and then a show. It was pretty good, but the benches got really uncomfortable.
During our scenic drive to Jackson:
The Jackson antler arches. You can't come to Jackson without getting a picture in front of them.
Family photo of siblings and baby! Lovely western decor.
We drove back to my parent's after the show (9:30) and didn't arrive until 1:00 in the morning. I'm glad I didn't have to drive. I fell asleep pretty fast.
It was a fun week. It was nice to get together with all of my family. We are already planning next year's family vacation to the Oregon Coast with the baby!!
