Yellowstone Fun...

We headed up to West Yellowstone to see Andy's parents and for a relaxing vacation. Andy managed to go fishing every day in some of the most beautiful parts of our country, not to mention the best fly fishing rivers there are. While we were there we both celebrated our 32nd birthdays with some great company. Andy took me horseback riding through the mountains for my birthday. It was a blast. We took Tyler and Blake to the Grizzly Bear and Wolf Center as well as toured through Yellowstone National Park. We saw a bunch of wildlife in the park, but nothing beats the four grizzly bears and a moose on our drive home. I love our annual trips to Yellowstone.

Tyler and his first fish...Nemo! He was so thrilled.

I know what you are thinking (crazy mom dressing up her kid) but look how cute he is.

A s'mores first timer...lovin' every minute.

These campfire marshmallows were the size of a softball...no joke!

They make for GREAT s'mores.

This is Sam from the Grizzly Center. He weighs about 800 pounds.

Celebrating by birthday with my boys and my wonderful family.

Horseback riding with my honey.

Tyler and Bepa time...too stinkin' cute.

Buffalo in the park.

Picnic followed by playtime with daddy in Yellowstone.

Old Faithful geyser...

Family photo at Old Faithful...

Elk crossing the river...

Mama bear and her two cubs. Amazing to watch. We must have sat there for 15 minutes just watching them explore.

We also saw a moose. So beautiful.

Bepa was fitting in Tyler's first fly fishing lesson.

Having a little fun!

Tyler in Grand Teton National Park. What a poser!

On the Fritz...

Grammie, aka my mom, came into town to visit us. While she was here we went to Lee Martinez Farm to walk around and see the animals. After we toured the farm, we took Tyler on a pony ride. He was allowed to choose his very own pony to ride, and he choose "Fritz" the pony. As soon as we put him on the pony, I knew it would be hard to get him off. What fun he had while we walked around. He held on to tight to the saddle and was not afraid one bit! I think we have a cowboy on our hands. When we got home, he told Daddy that he wanted a pony.

That is Fritz' name tag on his saddle.

Getting ready to ride...helmet and all.

Giddy up!

Tyler and Mommy walking Fritz.

I had Grammie take over after Fritz tried to bite me. Ouch!

Tyler and I looking at the cows.

Checking out the horses.

Hi horse...

T and Grammie...

Mooo...

Blake was not as excited about the trip as the rest of us. This is what he did the whole time!

"Fire Tuck"...

We were running errands last weekend when we saw that all 3 fire trucks were pulled out in front of the local fire station. We decided to drive by and take a peek at them. When we got there, the firemen were working in the garage and told us that Tyler could sit in the driver's seat! Tyler was ecstatic to say the least (and his Daddy was pretty excited too). By the end of our visit to the Fire Station, Daddy and Tyler had made friends with Derek the fireman. He fell in love with Tyler and told us we could come back whenever we wanted to! They even gave Tyler a fireman's hat and bag of goodies...Wow!

Hanging out in the driver's seat...

See...he was ecstatic!

Hanging out the window of the truck...

Tyler's new best friends (Derek is on the left).