island park + yellowstone

Every year we go camping for our family reunion. This year we headed to Island Park and Yellowstone. We had a great time and missed those that couldn't make it (especially Uncle Devin because he was so great with the little kids although Jacob is stepping up and trying to fill those big shoes). On Thursday the guys went golfing while the kids played and the gals relaxed. Friday we all headed to Yellowstone for a day of sightseeing. Saturday we headed home and had birthday cake at the house (we have 6 in August). Following are a few (okay maybe more than a few) pictures of our adventures.

Sam and Jace at the springs

Crystal clear water at the springs...love it!

Taking a break on our hike through Yellowstone Grand Canyon

Olivia, Brooklyn and Kylee (a Yellowstone hot pot in the background)

I loved the deep colors of the hot pots

Sam with a tiny frog the boys caught at the lake

Skipping rocks (our campsite was right on the lake)

Wyatt, Dillon, Jacob and Paden

These buffalo came right down to the cars and were too close for comfort (Sam told Grandma,"those aren't effalos, those are monsters!" and "that one doesn't look too happy.")

Taking pictures of Yellowstone Grand Canyon

My Mom and Dad at Geyser Basin

Walking through the stinky mist (made me a little nervous because the buffalo are close but we can't see them)

Jace

Taking pictures of the buffalo in the parking lot

Chilling in the parking lot