We made the trek up to Hebgen Lake, Montana to the cabin this summer. It was a quiet year, only a handful of Ben's cousins were there, but we still had a blast. We got there Saturday night and went into West Yellowstone for some pizza.
Sunday we headed into the park, we figured seeing God's beautiful creations is like going to church :) We were disappointed in that we only saw two deer and a couple of big birds. Not one buffalo.
at our picnic spot in Yellowstone
There was a huge tourist group that wouldn't move from the waterfall lookout spot... so we tried to get a picture of the falls from here. It kinda worked.
It started raining, and Yellowstone was very over crowded, so we didn't stay as long as we had intended.
Monday we hung out at the lake. Sharla brought a massive floating island for the kids. Sharla and all the kids piled in and Larry anchored them out in the lake. It was a nice break for the parents for a bit :)
making some delightful tinfoil dinners
Carly wanted a picture without Hailey sticking out her tongue.
Monday night sickness struck. Apparently there was a Norro virus outbreak in Yellowstone. Carly and Courtney were the first ones sick, then it trickled through the whole family. Tuesday morning we woke up, declared we'd had enough, so we left a day early. I would rather have a sick family at home, than on vacation. We made it home just in the nick of time before it hit me and Ben.
saying goodbye to Grandma Ruth with a silly picture of course. Abigail didn't join in, she had just tossed her cookies in the sand.
Even though everyone's sickness put a damper on the trip, it was still wonderful. We played lots of games, ate so much food (I always look forward to that on vacation), and visited lots. Eli even came from working in Afgahnastan (I can't spell it). It was so great to be together. I love being apart of this family!
