It was a great trip and we're all ready to go back again next year. The location Dad had picked out was beautiful. We were very secluded from seeing or hearing a lot of vehicles so there was hardly any noise except what we made. Every day we went on horse rides and 4-wheeler rides so we put on something like 200 miles on each of the 4-wheelers and I'm not sure how many on the horses. We saw so many deer, elk, turkeys, antelope and of course we heard the coyotes howling at night. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable trip for everyone.+039.jpg)
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Tylor letting the horses eat some grass.
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Kale being a goofball!
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Nikia and Lexy slept in the front of the trailer each night.
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Playing the "washer" game.
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Heading out for a ride.
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We had just gone through a very beautiful long canyon with rocks and trees on both sides of us and it came out to this open range.
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Kale letting Storm graze a little.
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Saddle is on and now for the bridle.
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Playing the "washer" game.
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Heading out for a ride.
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We had just gone through a very beautiful long canyon with rocks and trees on both sides of us and it came out to this open range.
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Kale letting Storm graze a little.
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Saddle is on and now for the bridle.
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My brother and Dad deciding which way we should go to see more elk.
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The first day we had the horses tied up like this. They could move around quite a bit but they ate the grass pretty quickly so we changed it a little the next day.
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The next day we made a corral for the horses to stay in.
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Grandpa having some fun with the kids.
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Trevor and Nikia hanging out.
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For those of you wondering: our "biffy". The blue tarp for some privacy, the white towel to let others know someone was using the biffy, the toilet paper on a stick for a holder. This "seat" really came in handy for the kids to use. I didn't have to worry about the kids getting "any" on their pants while squatting. The bucket with a bag for easy disposal. I would prefer using this biffy over any other biffy any day - it didn't stink and it had a beautiful view! :)
It really was a great time. I wish we could have stayed longer - lord knows we had enough food along to stay longer. The weather was perfect except the last night we got about 1/4 inch of rain. We didn't mind it though - it washed all the dust and pollen off of everything. I can't wait till next year!!
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13 comments:
looks like you guys had a great time!! I love the picture of Kale on the horse!!!
Sounds and looks like a grand time!
i think this is such a cool thing! i love family memories like this. sometimes i feel like i'm the only one though...as i struggle to bring our families together for gatherings and everyone's life is too busy. i know it's part of life, but so is this- making memories not money. our kids need this kind of hertiage, tradition, and security. knowing that they are not the center of the universe but part of something larger and greater than themselves.
kudos to you and your parents for treasuring these times...they really will be the tie that binds.
Awesome pictures Amy! You have created some wonderful memories for your children. I think it is a great idea to get kids away from the tv and video games and teach them about the beauty of the outdoors. This seems to only work if none of that stuff is accessible....like in the middle of the Hills. I bet when Kale and Nikia's teachers ask them what their favorite part of summer vacation was, they will share about the family camping trip.
Great pics. So glad you all had such a good time. It looks awesome.
What an absolutely wonderful trip you must have had. Love the "biffy." Wish we had one of those when I went camping as a young-un (Girl Scouts; my parents weren't the camping type).
Holy cat smokes - coyotes howling at night? EEEK! Looks like you had a great time though. Welcome home!
I love your pictures Amy! It looks like such a fun time. I just love nature too and would love to hang out in the woods. I'm too afraid of horses, but would love the 4-wheeling part!
Glad you all had a great time.
I am so glad you had such a good time. What memories for all who were there!! Welcome back!!
sounds like you all had a WONDERFUL time!!! Such beautiful scenery too!!
Thanks for sharing all your great pictures....
Heather
So incredible. There go you again, just knocking my socks right off! Sooooooo cool!
what is this blogging stuff?
You are way cool and so high tech!
Glad you had a good time.
We should stop by and see your "kids"- Nate and Kate would think they are adorable.
Your neighbor to the north~
Carrie
It looks like everyone had a great time! Thanks for sharing all the pictures! Makes me want to go camping a little! :)
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