Tim's Big Bull Elk Hunt

Last week we upgraded our trailer to a bigger 5th wheel. After our trip to Jackson Hole we decided we had just grown out of our little bumper pull trailer. Since we go camping all year we didn't think twice about buying a new trailer. We have made so many great memories with our kids and wanted it to continue. 

For our maiden voyage we took it to Strawberry Reservoir and joined Tim on his big bull elk hunt. He had hiked and hunted for DAYS. The morning Randy joined him they spotted this beautiful elk just off the road...it figures. 

The kids were so excited for Uncle Timmy. Claire had to name the elk "BURT". She said he needed to be friends with Matt's elk from last year named Spike. 

The weather was perfect and the leaves were just starting to change. I love camping in the fall. 

Our friend Russ was there and he is the BEST cook. He was constantly the last one to eat. 

Brad loved riding his motorcycle around camp and up the road.

Darren was there with his horses. He told the kids if they were good he would saddle up his horses and let the kids ride. They were so behaved for me!!! Thank you Darren. 

This was Claire's first time riding a horse. She was a bit nervous at first but once she got going she loved it. 

Reagan was not so sure.

Harrison didn't even notice he was on a horse. He just wanted the horn on the saddle.

Darren's horses were beautiful. 

Papa brought his boat for the weekend. Since Timmy shot his elk the day we got there we just got to relax and fish the rest of the time. 

Claire loved being on the front of the boat with papa. She eventually fell asleep. 

Harrison hated the life jacket. But loved it when the boat was moving. 

What a beautiful place to go fishing. 

Brad studied every button and lever on the boat hoping that we would let him drive it back to the dock. Nice try buddy... you still have a few years. 

It was so great to be with Randy's WHOLE family for the weekend. I can't wait to do some more fall camping.