The Jackson Hole Tradition!

I'm pretty sure this all evolved from the fact that

Mike and I spent our honeymoon in

Star Valley and Jackson Hole.

For decades we have been making the trip

to Jackson Hole with friends, family,

and even on our own.

It is one of the few places in the world where I see my

stress driven husband actually relax.

(And let me tell you, if we can get my beloved to relax...it's well worth it!)

As you drive into Star Valley you can feel the pace slow down

and the stress start to depart. Your senses are filled with

the beauty and grandeur of one of the most

beautiful places on earth. You can't help but recognize

God's hand in your surroundings.

And sharing it with people you love makes it even grander!

Even though things are tight for all of us this year,

those who could swing it pitched in

and carried their own load and we were able to

have a fabulous time together!

We all just love the scenery, the hikes,

the cousin time, the games,

and the memories we make..

Mike, Dustin and Trev got in a little fishing

so we enjoyed a few trout for dinner

and Dustin even got in a little studying!

The day we decided to trek into Yellowstone to see

Old Faithful was a wintry one!

But it didn't diminish our excitement to be

in such an incredible place.

Good company and hot chocolate makes even

the coldest outing enjoyable.

We got to see buffalo up close and

geysers even closer.

We also were serenaded by Gwyn singing Jingle Bells

with the line "oh what fun it is to ride in a

hopin' slopin sleigh"!

We LOVED the adventure and were glad to come

back to the condo to a hot chili dinner!

We decided to bring along some fun crafts for

the ladies and for the kids.

There was busy work for while we listened to

Conference and

it kept the littles happy, too!

And we got a jump start on Christmas

gifts and decorations...

Part of the tradition for several years

has been breakfast at the Bunnery.

It really is yummy but the last couple of visits we have

seen a HUGE increase in price and wait time....

I think we may nix this next year!

The annual trek into town for a little shopping and

sight seeing is always fun! The whole group

loves the feel of Jackson and we all need

our t-shirt fix!

This little group joined us for the last 24 hours.

We heard from K-dig several times a day wondering what

fun we were having NOW without her!

So when Nate and Paige had to leave a day before the rest of us,

the Greg's came on up and it was fun to have that little

"taste" of their family!

So...we say a sad good-bye to Jackson Hole...

until we meet again!!