Monday, August 24, 2009

The Great Big Summer Vacation

Steve has been working from home and starts his new job in Oct. so we have the opportunity this year to take a long vacation. We started in driving up the coast of California to the redwoods and camped their. Then up to the Oregon coast and camped by the beach. We then made it to Forest Grove and stayed with Miki, Jake and the kids. We stayed for 3 days made our way over to Boise Idaho for Scott's amazingly huge 4th of July party. The boys thought this was the way to live. The didnt ever want to go home. We left there after 5 days of partying literally to Yellowstone. We made it to our campsite and 9:30pm and started to unload the car when I noticed we were locked out of the car. Yay! Thankfully our trunk was open and Steve managed to push the car seat out of the way and with a stick unlock the car door. We were ok, and Yellowstone was gorgeous. We saw elk, a buffalo, an eagles nest, and pronghorn. The boys loved it. We packed up drove down through Jackson Hole Wyoming and over to Rierie to see Grandma and Grandpa Harmon. The were so adorable and sweet. They had dinner ready for and waiting at 8pm. From there we left to Logan and stayed with Bruce, Stacie, and the girls. My boys were doted on and and spoiled by the girls. Then we all left to Shari's where we met up with Grandma and Grandpa Hymas. We stayed that night and went home. I thought for sure that the boys would be happy to be going home, they cried.

Out of all this business and fun the most poignant moments were once Grant looked up for me with his huge brown eyes and reached for my hand, he eyes seemed to plead with me momma watch me and take care of me. He nearly stopped my heart. As he held my hand his little foot steps pick up and he began to feel sure again. The other was all the driving. Listening to the talk to each other and giggle and be so happy and excited to explore. I love my boys and their willingness to explore with us.

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