Lions, Tigers, and Bears

Well just when I think I am going to get the chance to sleep in Michelle and I go on another adventure. This time it was with Dy, Brett, Shan, Jed, Scott, Brianne, and their two kids. Island Park, Idaho was our destination where Brett's parents had a time share. Now although we didn't see Lions, Tigers, or Bears we had a lot of fun.




We left after Michelle got off of work. We got in a little after midnight and after spending a few minutes talking to Dy and Brett who had been there since the Saturday before we pumped our air mattress up and got to sleep. The next morning Michelle and I relaxed and began to prepare our talks for the next Sunday while the others went on a 4 wheeler trip which ended up lasting five hours. After lunch Michelle, Dy, and I went on an hour ride. It was my first real time being on a 4 wheeler and it was great. We have decided to put it on our list of things to buy. I think it is number three before we have kids. Ok, that is just a joke.







Later that evening we went to Big Spring which is an actual natural spring with cool clear water filled with some huge fish. We enjoyed feeding the fish with the kids and acting like kids ourselves. These are the moments we live for.






Shan and Jed arrived later that night and we added another couple to the sleep over. We woke up early the next morning to head into Yellowstone to enjoy the great out doors. I had been the first time just the October of the year before and I was excited to see it again. We didn't get to see as many animals as we had before, but we made a few hikes that made for some great photo opportunities. We finished up the night with a little swim and a few rounds of Rockband, never leave home without it, before going to bed.












Friday morning we just vegged out and enjoyed the rest. To complete the trip we decided to float down the river. A few days earlier we checked out the distance and time it would take and it was a two to three hour five mile journey. We should have realized that by the way the water was moving it was going to take a little more time. We ended up spending about three and a half hours on the water. It was just a little too slow for us, but it added to the memories. Before heading to the condo we spotted the Martin's old van and couldn't resist taking a picture for the fam. When we got back to the condo Michelle and I packed up our stuff and made our way to the next adventure on our list, Burley, Idaho, but that is another blog to come.



All in all we enjoyed a great get away with great food, friends, and fun. We will have to do it again soon.