Jackson Hole

Since we were planning a trip out west, it made sense to include David's 70th b-day party and the Utah visit all in one big trip.  I coordinated childcare between Randy and the Murphy's while we were gone.  David's 70th was an "adult only" trip which is great for us.  We rarely go places without the kids.

Todd and I drove to Jackson, via Logan Canyon, and it was a lovely ride.  The canyon is just beautiful.  One of my main goals in this trip is to get scones and a raspberry milkshake at Le Beau's in Bear Lake.  I called ahead to see if they would be willing to make me some scones even though it was past breakfast.  Lucky for me, he said yes.

I got 2 orders of scones, 1 corn dog and 1 milkshake.  Mmmmmm!

We arrived in Jackson around 2pm and met up with Judy and Lisa who were already at the hotel.  We stayed in a darling little cabin at the Rustic Inn.  It was right on the creek and the room was perfect. 

Let the celebration begin!!

Thursday, June 21:  Got unpacked and settled

Drove to the cabin and played petanque with David and Judy.  They even put in a court!

The rest of the gang arrived from the airport and we had a great dinner together.

Enjoyed a walk to the river

Randy called and said Adalyn was sick so they switched days with the Murphy's

Friday, June 22:  went running with Lisa and Denise

Went on a family hike up to Leigh Lake

After hike, we went back to change shoes and did some shopping around town

Endured a VERY long wait at the Thai restaurant (poor server)

Hung out at the cabin for a bit then headed to our hotel

Saturday, June 23:  Showered and got ready 

Todd decided to rent a Harley for the weekend

Rode up to Teton Village

Shopped

Rode the Tram up to Rendezvous Mountain (10,000+ feet and 61 degrees)

Marveled at the scenery

Enjoyed a delicious Nutella Waffle

Rode back to the cabin where I received an awesome exhaust pipe burn on my calf

Spent the next few hours icing my burn

Headed back to the hotel and spotted what we thought was a mangy wolf

It was NOT a wolf but a grizzly cub!!  

Did our best to get photos and video without being eaten by the unseen mama bear 

Showered and got ready for the b-day dinner

Sam called to say he lost a tooth eating a Swedish Fish Sandwich

Had a great meal and enjoyed some fun music at David's party held at Trio

Picked up some aloe for my burn

Awesome day...minus the burn

Sunday, June 24:  Enjoyed a yummy breakfast at the hotel

Joined the rest of the crew at the cabin and went on a nice walk

 Participated in a family petanque tournament

Todd and I came in 2nd behind Annie and Jeremy 

Did the gift giving presentation for David...a camera, a drawing, donation, photos, CD audio of all the grandkids, a video from all the grandkids.  

Grilled burgers and had a yummy dinner

More petanque

iphone/ipod "Name that Tune" game til dark

Monday, June 25:  Enjoyed breakfast

Lisa and I met with the other girls for massages at the Four Seasons

Yummy lunch followed by rest & relaxation

Lost my fitbit (tragic)

Found my fitbit (after I blamed someone at the Four Season) in my purse-life is good

Todd and other guys ventured off to Granite Springs

Met with a nice lady who is friendly w/David and Judy to hear her experience with a special needs adult child

Helped Jennifer set up her new blog

Took a long walk along the Snake River

Bonfire, petanque, singing and marshmallows

Had to pack up to leave...boo hoo!

Tuesday, June 26:  Had our last breakfast at the hotel

Packed up the car and headed out

Driving away is not nearly as fun as driving to

Stopped in Bear Lake again to ask for more scones

They now call me the scone lady!

Drove past the Logan Temple

To be continued....