Day 4

Day 3 took us from Stanley, ID to Alpine, WY;

and Day 4 from there to West Yellowstone, MT.

We spent a few hours in Jackson Hole, WY. This is a touristy town and we tried to see it all in a short amount of time. Caitlyn loved any opportunity to get out of the stroller, even if it meant sitting on a bear.

Caitlyn loved the feel of a fox tail, and being a moose.

She didn't think much of the Yetti however.

Of course we had to get our picture under the famous antler arch. There are actually four arches. One on each corner of the park block.

Day 2

Day 2 took us from Unity, OR to Stanley, ID. This part of the country is known for the "Sawtooth Mountains". A picture just cannot capture it's beauty.

(Sidenote-if you ever find yourself in Unity and are thinking of staying...DON'T, KEEP DRIVING. There is only one motel and you DO NOT want to stay there!!!!)

Day 1 to Yellowstone

We stopped off at Shaniko, Oregon which is a "Ghost Town" with plenty to see. We wondered around the town looking at the old buildings when Caitlyn & I were thrown into jail! But the rest of our group broke us out just in time to hit the road to continue our trip.
Here is Caitlyn in what she felt was her jail for nine days.

Playing at our friends the Gjovik's house.

Caitlyn enjoyed her first experience of a "sit 'n spin" and swinging on a regular swing.

Christmas In July (at Pelton Dam)

Caitlyn was not afraid to get right in the middle of all the "bigger" kids playing in the sand. (Josh, Maddy, Makenzie, Caitlyn, Jacob-all kids in our group)

Caitlyn got a special ride from Grandpa... who would have ever thought he would be able to carry Caitlyn like this!! Amazing what two years time can do.

Caitlyn helping hand out flyers telling of Santa's visit later in that night.

Caitlyn didn't think too much about Santa, she shed a few tears when she first saw him. (clockwise: Caitlyn, Mike, "elf" Gary, Santa, "elf" Rebecca)

Caitlyn had a great time playing in the water, even though it was cold it felt so good to cool off!

Caitlyn loves her kitties!

Caitlyn loves to give Max and Monty (in picture) lots of love. Anytime they are stretched out on the floor Caitlyn quickly lays down next to (sometimes on top of) them with her arm firmly wrapped around them. Occasionally they welcome her love long enough for a picture... usually not though.

Fourth of July

The family spent the afternoon at Grandma & Grandpa's. All the kids had fun with their "Uncle Sam" hats. (clockwise: Caitlyn, Morgan, Trent, Winston, Makayla)

One of Caitlyn's favorite things is to hold a phone (or something that looks like a phone) and pretend she is chatting away. Grandpa's special chair has a controler that doubles as a play phone when she is visiting.