weekend away

For Aaron’s birthday, we decided it might be nice to sneak away for a night. My parents were kind enough to take our kids for a few days, so we could get away and relax.  We decided to drive the long way to West Yellowstone, by driving through Jackson and Yellowstone Park. 

We first drove through Grand Teton National Park.  We saw 1 little dear, and were lucky enough to drive by a black bear.

 

We came into Yellowstone through the south entrance. 

Lewis Falls

I am sure I have been to most of Yellowstone in my life, but their was so much I didn’t remember.

Upper Falls

 

We walked down to the brink of the Lower Falls.  It was so pretty.  I loved watching that water head right over the falls.    

 

 

 

Yellowstone Grand Canyon

 

   

I didn’t get any pictures, but that Saturday night we went to the Playmill in West Yellowstone, to see the play Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  It was really funny, and we had a great time.  We spent the night in West and then the next day we drove the Yellowstone’s upper loop.

Dunraven Pass

 

Downstream from Tower Falls. 

 

The Roosevelt Lodge, our lunch spot.

 

The only buffalo we saw in two days of driving in the park.

Outside of Mammoth Hot Springs

   The  Veteran geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin.

We had such a nice two days.  It had been a long time since we had traveled without 7 duffel bags, a pack and play, and a diaper bag.  We loved being able to relax, and spend some time by ourselves.  Thanks to my mom, who actually tried to take all 4 kids to church by herself, we really owe you:)