Thursday, August 19, 2010

Island Park Vacation

We went to Island Park with my family last week and got back on Sunday. We are sad that it is already over because we had so much fun! We headed up to our cabin on Thursday and stopped at Bear World on the way. Conner LOVED it because they had a petting zoo and rides for little kids.

Every time a ride would get over he would sign “more.” Here he is riding a rollercoaster with Grandpa.
The first thing that Conner did in the petting zoo was chase the turkey’s.

When we got up to the cabin we decided to do a little huckleberry picking. My Dad and two little sisters ventured up the hill a ways and I stayed with my Mom and other little sister. After about 20 minutes we heard my Dad yelling “Get back to the cabin NOW! BEAR! RUN!” I don’t think I have ever run that fast in all my life! Haha! My Dad and sisters saw a bear about 20 yards away and said that it looked like it was headed right for us! I’m just glad that they were above us and were able to warn us about him coming. I think that we all had reoccurring “bear attack” nightmares that night!

Anyways… since we survived we were able to go up to Yellowstone on Friday to the IMAX theatre and to the Grizzly Discovery Center where we saw even MORE bears.


And then on Saturday we rented a Jet Ski and a tube. We had TONS of fun! Even Conner loved it…

but he loved playing in the water even more…

That night we went to Yellowstone for some delicious ice cream and to watch a show at the Playmill Theatre. Of course we had to get some of their famous mint fudge... mmmm.

Have I ever mentioned that I love my family…haha they are the best! We had so much fun and are now looking forward to the Oregon coast beach reunion with Nathan’s family. (I have to say that we think that they are pretty great too!) :) We are SO excited to see everyone!

3 comments:

Whitney R said...

A bear!! Oh my, he was probably mad that you were taking all of his huckleberries. Was Alyssa with you? Running all pregnant and stuff. It sounds like you had a really good time. I am so excited for next week! It's now looking like Jaren MIGHT be able to come again. This roller coaster is seriously getting annoying - he may be able to come, he can't come, he may be able to come, he can't come... blah blah blah. Conner would have a fun time riding it, though. :)

I'm excited for next week Steph!!! And it was REALLY REALLY good talking to you yesterday. I was happy all day long. :D

susan said...

You guys all pretty much rock, in my opinion! Thanks for posting the fun pix.

Victoria Gilbert said...

WOW! Have you seen enough bears lately? Crazy scary stuff!!! So lucky your dad was up where he could see the bear!

Can't wait to see you... less than a week now! Whoohoo!!!! :)