Mormon Row/Jenny Lake

Our last big day in Jackson...well we headed back to Teton National Park. Starting first at Mormon Row- Where as you can guess the Mormon's had settled at one time and now the Buffalo frequent and is a great place to watch them cross around noon going towards greener pastures. The Tetons looked fantastic and with the barns-ah, couldn't get enough of them.

The kids couldn't get enough of the horses and donkeys. A little something for everyone.

On the way out we were able to watch as the Buffalo were moving themselves to greener pastures. I guess something they routinely do everyday.

Then we headed to to one of my favorite places-Jenny Lake. We didn't have much time as there was much still to do-but we got souveniers and walked around the lake and got a few fun pictures.

Afterwards we headed home for one last swim and to see the famous Jackson Hole Shootout. It's changed a bit over the years-but still just as loud with all the gun shots.

We stopped by for more souveniers and found some great hats and sweatshirts for $5 a piece. This bear was not in our price range but the kids loved sitting in it!

Big man incharge leading the way as we cross the street back to the condo.

Let the Sleepover Begin....

John and I slipped out for what I expected to be a nice stroll through town. Instead we jumped in the car, stopped by the DQ for a Blizzard and then headed out to Jenny Lake to watch the sunset behind the Tetons and enjoy an almost eerily peaceful park. Who knew John was such a romantic? It was the perfect last night!

It's all come and gone too quickly-hopefully it won't be another 10 years before I make it back to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Yellowstone park.

Day 4-5 Lander Wyoming

Monday morning we piled back into the van and headed to Wyoming. It really must be a good age for the kids because they have done so well in the car...knock on wood. Mostly movies but we break it up with some toys, coloring, reading, and snacks.

Wind River Range-Just outside of Lander.

One of John's favorite places.

Never seen it as green as it is this year.

Polly Pockets-great Ice Breaker!

We happily arrived in Lander and while we were catching up with Jillyn and her Mom Linda it started to rain-big Huge Raindrops. It was a pretty impressive storm. John made the comment that he'd never seen it rain in Lander before-The drought must be OVER!

The kids had a ball playing in the storm!

Tuesday: Sinks Canyon-lunch, park & Nature Hike

Future Rock Climbers

At the Trail Head kids picked them up some beautiful bouquets.

Jillyn & Baby Kate

The hike plum tuckered Tate out-he finished it the way we'd all like too, asleep and being carrying.

We stopped and fed the HUGE Trout.

Tate on his 1st Date with Ruby Duby!

Tuckered Ruby & Josie right out!

After Dinner we headed out and saw some TeePee's and some original houses and building from early settlers of Lander. For sure want to go when they are open next time. Very intriguing.

Next we headed to the Johnstone's to have a ride on the horses. George was nice enough to saddle a few horses (for us and their current guests-grandson & friends). The kids had been looking forward to this pry since we left a couple of years ago. It's one of the highlights of their trip to Lander.

We weren't too sure we'd get Tate on a horse, he seems to love them from a distance but always hesitant to get anywhere near one.

Little did we know he knew which horse he wanted to ride, and it wasn't the cute little brown horse Mr. Friendly. He had pointed at Midnight earlier a rather large grey and white speckled horse but he's always pointing at horses so I hadn't paid much attention. He didn't even hesitate when I passed him to his Dad. He was in 7th Heaven!

As the horse riding wound down a storm blew in, the wind was howling and all plans for a bonfire were put aside. Linda, Jillyn's Mom doesn't get discouraged we still made smores by a Natural Gas fire from the stove top. :)

Wish I'd gotten a picture before Mitch left-One of John's old roommates. Jillyn and Mitch are some of our dearest friends-We love Lander and so thankful we could go visit them.

The time went all too quickly and we wished we could've stayed a few more days-but Jackson Hole was calling and so off we went.