Grand Teton National Park Jaunt

Last weekend we made a trip to the Tetons.  Getting from our doorstep to the campsite took a mere 1.5 hours.  It's pretty exciting to be so close to such amazing beauty!  I had been to the Tetons as a young adult, but this was Matt's first visit, as well as Isaac's, of course.  It was fun to experience it together as a family.

We pulled into Jenny Lake campground, which sits at the base of the grand peaks, on Saturday morning at about 10:30.  We couldn't believe we had our pick of sites! We perused them all to find the best.  For Isaac, the campsite was one giant sandbox.  He was in heaven.

It made for one dirty baby.  Cleaning him up was pointless, so we only did it at crucial times (i.e. bedtime).

Here's how Isaac feels about camping . . . he LOVES it.

We enjoyed a lovely hike to Hidden Falls, along with a few hundred other tourists.

Isaac does great in the backpack, but he definitely enjoys his time out of it also.

This is a common face these days.

Our hike continued on to Inspiration Point. That's Grand Teton in the background of the above pic.

The next day we enjoyed a nice leisurely morning at camp.

You probably don't want to try what this guy is serving up for breakfast.

Master fire builder and chef.

Give him something to climb on, and he is happy, happy.

Cuties.

River baby.

While Dad fished, Isaac and I hung out in the water.

We didn't see a moose, so I guess we'll have to go back.

Good Belly Laughs, Partner

Ignore the yet to be unpacked, disorganized room, please. :)

Get Your Camping Face On

More pics of our first jaunt into Grand Teton National Park to come . . .

4th of July Wyoming Style

Our first July 4th in Wyoming.  We celebrated in style . . . sort of.  Isaac's bib (thanks Bethany!) was the closest to red, white, and blue that any of us thought to put on.

 First event of the day: Isaac's (and mama's) first rodeo.

I was secretly hoping he was only mildly interested,

because I don't ever want to watch him doing this.

I am reassured.  He seems to think it looks like questionable behavior.

After the rodeo, it was on to Pinedale's 4th celebration at the beautiful park right in downtown.

This is lovely Pine Creek that flows through the park and town.  Yes, you would be correct if you thought Matt and Isaac might have spent some time in the water.

 Isaac seems to feel the same way about the picnic as he did the rodeo.

Very first popsicle.

And his very first Oreo ever.  Later for dessert, he had some scrumptious homemade cake.  What happened to mom and dad's better judgement this day?

Not a great picture, but I'm in it!

Isaac made a couple of new friends--two 7-month old girls, to be exact.  Matt and I made new friends also but have no pics of them.  When babies are around, you often forget to take pictures of the adults.

Happy July 4th!