Minty Fresh Bison

We're in a hotel in Wyoming tonight. The kids are all sleeping, and we finally have an internet connection again! :) I've checked my emails, and made some quick responses, but I don't have much time to write tonight. We have to be up tomorrow to get to the airport - and then we'll be flying home. The kids have had an excellent time - they loved the geysers and hot springs. It's all been fascinating for us.

My youngest son - age 5 - said to me... "Mama, do Bison smell like mint?" Hmm. Mint? Now, where'd he get that idea? Ah well - sure, why not. Minty-fresh Bison.

Now, I know this will be hard to believe, but Jay and I didn't do much shooting on this trip. I never though I'd be happy to find myself under boring skies while traveling, but the fact is, we weren't going to be doing much shooting anyway. Too many kids in tow. It's just not realistic. In fact, we only shot one sunset (and no sunrises) during the entire trip. Last night, the sky was absolutely stunning. So we stopped by the side of the road, and let the kids listen to music while we shot. Storm lighting, gorgeous colors, rainbows... beautiful. One evening. That's all. Still, the trip has been great.

I'll be home late tomorrow, and I'll try to get some photos processed next week.

Grand Tetons

We're in Grand Tetons National Park, right now. Taking a break from hiking to give the kids a rest. I would have liked to take a few minutes to write sooner, but the kids keep us pretty darn busy. :) On our first day here, we took the kids on a 4 mile hike. They had a good time - but we had to turn back before we reached the lake we were headed for, since it was getting late. The following day, we hiked out to Jenny lake and then to Inspiration Point. About six miles. Our five year old was pretty tired after that - but he made it all the way. I was pretty dang proud of him. That's no small hike for such a little guy! Actually, I'm proud of all of them. They got some very delicious ice cream after their long hike - and then the little one took a nap in the car. :)

Today, they did a third hike. Another five miles or so. They got to take off their shoes and play for a good long time in an icy cold lake - so everyone was happy.

Tomorrow, we'll be headed for Yellowstone. I think the kids are ready for a few hours in the car. :)