Last week we headed to Island Park, Idaho for the biannual Risenmay reunion. It was the usual beautiful chaos that we all love. Lots of food, kids, noise and laughs. We spent a day in Yellowstone and hit the highlights. It was quite the caravan with all of us - cousins were switching around to different cars - it was a wonder that we didn't leave someone behind. Also a highlight was the designated "Stay Day" that involved doing nothing all day but watching movies, playing games, and eating. The visit to Bear World was also a favorite. This is supposed to re-create the "Old Yellowstone" with a drive through animal park where you can get up close and personal with the bears. A little cheesey, but lots of kiddy fun! Here are some of the kids favorites from our trip:
Derek "pulling up to the cabin after Yellowstone day!"
Megan "Cuddling with the baby deer at Bear World"
Christian "Rock convention and beating Matt, Chris and Derek at Halo"
Emma "Bear World and playing with Sydney"
Brett "Ummmmm....sand (?) and Bear World
My favorite was the campfire the last night and hearing the famous "shhuuuup" story from Dad. John added that the "togetherness of being one, big, happy family" and of course - Mom/Elaine said that her favorite was hearing of Matt's college escapades. Grocery shopping and pee pucks to be specific!!
It was a great time!! We can hardly wait for the next one!
What a fun time! I have been wanting to take our kids to Yellowstone.:)
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We took the kids to the Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center in West Yellowstone and they loved it, but this, they would have gone nuts for! What part of Yellowstone is this? Thanks for sharing, love it!
ReplyDeleteKelly C.
Hi Kelly - this is near Rexburg, Idaho about 1 1/2 hours away from West Entrance to Yellowstone. The kids loved it!
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