Trying to get a picture of Todd and I driving.
A long stretch of road in Wyoming. Luckily this isn't what the whole drive was. Most of it was pretty nice.
We went through Steamboat Springs, and it was beautiful.
The sunset was amazing.Todd comes from a very large family. I think they said there was around 85 people. This reunion was the 30th anniversary and it was neat to be a part of. Growing up my family was never really by our extended family. We moved to Texas when I was 2 so I didn't get to know a lot of my cousins. Being there with all of Todd's Aunts & Uncles, and Cousins was really fun. It was neat to see how close they were.
On Friday we went and played miniature golf after having breakfast with all the family. Then we went to a little carnival for the kids. They had face painting and a bunch of games. Todd got to help some of the boys make walking sticks. I got burned bad. Both Todd and I didn't think about putting sun screen on. I have some nice tan lines and a peeling nose now. Todd got a weird tan line. When he's out running he wears an ankle brace. That's the only place that really burned on his legs and it's really red.
Friday night we drove into Fraser, CO and watched the fireworks. We parked on the side of US-Highway 40. It was the first time that both Todd and I watch fireworks from a highway. But while we were waiting a truck kept driving up and down, I don't know how many times, with these huge signs about saving a life and not having an abortion. Yeah for the guy, but it was kinda funny. He was driving slow and all the cars would try to pass him. But seriously I think he drove pass us at least 3 or 4 times. The fireworks were amazing. Some of them felt like they were falling right on you. The only downside was that we were sitting on the side of the highway so anytime a car would drive by their lights would shine in your eyes.
Saturday morning we had our family pictures taken. After we had lunch and then a family birthday party. Todd got some new screw drivers and a T-shirt and I got a green lamp! Then we pretty much spent the rest of the day playing around. We had a rock, paper, scissors contest. Todd and I got out quickly. There was a playground, outside of the place we ate at, were we played four square and had a little obstacle course. It started out with all the little kids going and Todd. Our niece Monique went and was awesome. But there was this part with a net and she went to jump it and fell flat. So when Todd went he thought he had it all down. This is his run:
He hit pretty hard. That night his ribs were hurting him, but he finished through! I wish I was able to get a closer shot, but couldn't. If you look hard enough you can tell he's just trying to roll off the net. When it was my turn I learned from Todd and Monique. I pretty much crawled onto the net.
Later that night we had a trivia game where there were questions about all of Todd's Aunts and Uncles. They ended up telling a bunch of stories about them growing up. It was fun to hear all of them. Around 10 that night we went and played Jail Break. It was a blast. Tiffany, our sister-in-law, and I would run into the trees together and try to hide. We did good the first time. But then every other time we kept getting caught. It was quite hilarious.
Sunday we all woke up, packed, had breakfast, and headed out. Our drive home seemed a lot faster. We went a different way. Going there we went through Pocatello, but on the way home we went through Jackson, Wyoming and through the Teton Mountains. It was gorgeous. A little nerve racking when we got into the mountain, but it was so pretty. I'm not a big fan of heights, or going up steep hills. I don't know why. It's always made me sick. I think this was the highest I had ever been up a mountain. But I do have to admit that the view was breath taking.
Wilson, Wyoming
Going up the moutain
Going down the mountain
Later that night we had a trivia game where there were questions about all of Todd's Aunts and Uncles. They ended up telling a bunch of stories about them growing up. It was fun to hear all of them. Around 10 that night we went and played Jail Break. It was a blast. Tiffany, our sister-in-law, and I would run into the trees together and try to hide. We did good the first time. But then every other time we kept getting caught. It was quite hilarious.
Sunday we all woke up, packed, had breakfast, and headed out. Our drive home seemed a lot faster. We went a different way. Going there we went through Pocatello, but on the way home we went through Jackson, Wyoming and through the Teton Mountains. It was gorgeous. A little nerve racking when we got into the mountain, but it was so pretty. I'm not a big fan of heights, or going up steep hills. I don't know why. It's always made me sick. I think this was the highest I had ever been up a mountain. But I do have to admit that the view was breath taking.
Wilson, WyomingGoing up the moutainGoing down the mountainI'm grateful that we decided to go on this trip. It was an experience that we will always be able to have to look back on.
1 comment:
I am glad you enjoyed the reunion! We always looked forward to them. I am sad I missed jailbreak! That is one of the best traditions. You took some fun pics. We like the drive by Jackson better. It is more scenic. Wasn't palisades beautiful? That was right when you crossed into Idaho. There are some great camping spots and hiking trails if you ever get time. It was great visiting with you! Let me know if you want things to do in Idaho!
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