Day 2 and the rest!

Hi!

Well our precious Luke became ill last week, and I was unable to finish up posting about my parents visit.  He is back to himself now, and we are catching up!  

Day two began with a wonderful day at the soccer fields!

Unexpected sunshine and PERFECT company!!!

Our POPS in our very own backyard!!!!

One of the best times of our trip was riding over the backside of the mountain that took us to Freemont Canyon.  This beautiful backdrop was so unexpected, and a picture moment with my Dad!  My Dad has always loved the mountains, and all things outdoors.  It was neat to have this experience with him.  I can't wait for him to come back so we can take him camping!  Or rather, he take us camping! 

 

The Teton Mountain range runs along the Western border of the state of Wyoming.

On our drive into Jackson Hole, we were able to come front and center with the entire range.

This photo below is "THE" Grand Teton, standing a oh so astoundingly grand 13, 776 ft above sea level.  We enjoyed trying to look for each range {they all have names} on the drive in.  It was cloudy at the top, so we werent even able to see the peak.  Majestic and stop you in your tracks gorgeous.  The photo above is along the drive west over some other mountain range.  Too countless they are.  I would have never dreamed this.   

 As many mountains as I could get within the range...

We made it to Jackson Hole.  BRR!!

I am learning quickly here that in the evenings, even in summer it gets cold, so we always pack/dress in layers.  It's all about the layers...LOTS of layers  :)

Isn't she lovely??!  

A fun moment my Mom and I had in the middle of a snow so thick and surreal.  It was unforgettable.

Here we go.... The gondola ride!!!

Very, very, very exciting!!!!

 Look at all that snow!!!  Crazy!

THis pic below was taken in the Grand Teton National Forrest.  On our way back home we drove a different way and were able to enter the park, get our annual pass!, and see the tip of the iceberg.  We are dying to go back.

The day before my Mom left, she went and filled our front yard with a
 beautiful assortment of flowers!!!

 It's all about decorating with outdoor stone/granite out west! 

  Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of 

  living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude

THANK YOU

MOM AND DAD!

And before I go, I just want to share that I have met some incredible Mothers here in Wyoming.   A few in particular that I have been privileged to be around lately.  It's something i dont think I'll ever be able to describe, but already I am seeing God bless me by surrounding me with some deep, wonderful girls. And I just love that God really smiled on me in that way.
I am seeing what a healthy, wonderful place it is to raise kids, but not surprisingly so!  I am learning so much about myself and how even though I didnt feel I was over-concerned with the wrong things, I am more concerned than I ever saw myself as being, or even want to be.
I hope one day i can dedicate an entire post on this subject.
God wants to show us how BIG he is, and how He can show you things you never dreamed or imagined for yourself when we just follow what we feel He's calling us to do.

And all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall listen to the voice of the LORD your God.  Deut 28:2