We spent Labor Day weekend in the BEAUTIFUL Tetons near Jackson Lake. We camped at Colter Bay. We had a group of 40 people. It was a trailer village. We took up almost the entire loop. It was nice to have more kids this year so our kids were better entertained.
The first day we were there we went on a bike ride to the Jackson Lake Marina. We got down to the lake and had a down pour. I couldn't even get my camera out to take pictures of the lake. We quickly rode for cover to wait out the storm. We were drenched. It was still fun.
One of the days we took all the trucks to signal mountain to scope out a bear that had been feeding on an elk carcass for a few days.
We set up in the trucks and waited for the bear to show up. I was just about to give up and leave when the bear came running out of the trees. It was huge!!!
Wyatt, Claire, and Brad waiting patiently for the bear.
My dad perched up on the roof of the truck waiting.
It was well worth the wait. It was beautiful to watch the bear eat and fight off the buzzards from his prize dinner.
Harrison hanging out with Grandma moose in the warm trailer.
The food was great!! We split it up and took turns cooking so each meal was gourmet.
Who looks more tired Grandpa Moose or Harrison???
More eating!!!
Reagan and Harrison. They were so cute together the whole trip.
On Saturday we headed to Jackson Hole to do some shopping during the day. On the way there we spotted this big bull moose. We pulled over and let the kids take a look.
I love spending the day in Jackson. There are so many fun shops.
Every year we buy the kids a new hoodie.
After lunch I headed to the Bar J to wait in line for good seats. Randy took the kids to the Alpine slide. Randy and Claire rode together. Claire said they went "SUPER FAST".
Brad rode by himself this year. He said he barely used the brakes. I love the sign...
"fear and respect you sled"
After the slide Randy took them to a cool rock climbing wall.
Then it was time for the traditional Bar J wranglers. We had awesome seats. Good thing I had some good granny elbows to shew off the line butters. I couldn't believe how many people butted in line after people had been waiting for hours for seats.
Harrison was so cute the whole time... he was clapping and laughing. I was worried he would get fussy but he didn't he was loving it.
Same with cute little Reagan. She was dressed SOOOO cute. She danced and clapped too. I love this girl.
Lance and Kendra
Todd and Melissa
It was so fun to have them join us this year. They just bought a new trailer so hopefully we will have lots of fun camping adventures.
While we waited for dinner Randy took the kids on a wagon ride.
We spent a lot of time relaxing and hanging around camp. Yes that is Brad roasting a marshmallow and a star-burst in the middle of the day... Okay we ALL were.
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Sunday morning we spent walked down to the lake and let the kids swim. Jackson lake is one of the most beautiful places. I could live there and be happy for the rest of my life. I just love the crystal clear water against the Teton Mountains.
Addie Norton...eating Oreos and licorice
Tamara and Aspen Norton
Gage Norton
Brad
Clarie trying to warm up on a rock.
Brad caught a guppie and we dared him to eat it for 10 dollars. He posed for the camera then chickened out. Claire ran up and said "I'll do it"...and she did. She got 10 bucks. That makes me nervous for the future. Hopefully she won't try stupid stuff on a dare.
Reagan and her daddy
Grandma and Grandpa Moose
On Sunday we packed a lunch and took the canoe to Stream Lake. (Just north of Jenny Lake)
Lance took Ty out on the lake. It was so cute to watch him get so excited.
While the kids waited for their turn on the canoe they played in the water.
Lexi, Brooklyn, and Claire
Claire got to go on a ride with Randy's uncle Steve and his wife Wendy. She was soaking wet and just shivered the whole time.
Harrison was dying to get into the water. He didn't mind the cold water at all. He splashed away without a care and cried when I took him out.
Nanny watching the canoe. She is still trying to recover from her knee surgery. I'm glad she made it.
It was such a fun trip. I love that it is the end of summer when things start cooling down and the crowds are gone. I look forward to it every year.
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