The Allen Family

My babies were so wore out that they slept in everyday they could. On our last day, Saturday Chris, Ryker, Larkyn and I went to West Yellowstone and shopped a bit with Tulsa, Spring and Bear in the morning . Then we decided to do the river again. This time with Erwin, Aleta and Larkyn. Tulsa and Spring were getting ready for Bear's little party so they didn't join us. Sneaky boy! I was a nervous wreck with Larkyn on the canoe it was just too wobbly so I soon passed her over to Grandma's raft. She slept most of the way down the river. We were all in need of a beer so I decided to use Chris' shoe as a beer holder and soon Shay and Brett followed with Ryker's boots. His boots were too small to keep pulling the beer out so he drank it like this. I hardly ever drink plus it was Wyoming beer (stronger) so I got feeling pretty good fast. Chris said I was much more enjoyable to canoe with because I wasn't scared! HEE HEE Cheeser! The had a FULL ra...

After everyone took a trail ride in the morning we headed to West Yellowstone again in the afternoon to see some more animals. I want to pack up and live there it is so breath taking! In Mammoth there was this cow elk sitting there resting then she moved on when she heard Ryker's loud voice. He is his fathers child the first thing he said was, "get your gun Daddy". Big horn sheep We made our way out the North end to Gardiner, Montana LOVE our little family! On the way back to West Yellowstone we were able to see a black bear and her cubs. Chris and I have been to Yellowstone and never seen a bear until now. Ryker and Bear playing on the rocks

We did A LOT of driving on Thursday. First we went through West Yellowstone Ryker was wore out Hot pots The lodge at "Old Faithful" I could not believe how friendly these squirrels were. Ryker said he touched one but I didn't see to know if he was fibbing. Sis was patiently waiting to get OUT of the stroller Happy girl Watching Old Faithful Family picture!  Then we drove out the South entrance of Yellowstone to the Tetons. They are some big amazing mountains. Tulsa's Dad said they are the most photographed mountains in the world. Bret, Shay, Ty and Ashlyn Then we made our way to Jackson Hole to shop, eat ice cream and play around in the park.   The big bear chair Grandma wanted to photo bomb Ry She is always so happy! Our little family and Mama has her eyes closed!

Wednesday we decided to start off with canoeing down the Snake river. Honestly I was dreading this adventure because I am not a huge water fan but it was the most beautiful fun thing I think we did. The scenery was gorgeous and it was so peaceful... in between all the dang kids screaming, crying, whining. etc.   Aleta and Erwin didn't want to go and once I heard it would take 3 to 4 hours I was nervous of taking Larkyn so she stayed with them. They took her to where we would dock to play in the water. She loves water.... it was so cold I was surprised! Here we go! The water was so chilly but Ryker insisted on riding with Shay All the kids kept jumping back and forth from the tubes to the canoe Smile. Poor Ashlyn I had a death grip on her not to move the canoe because I was so nervous of tipping over. HEE HEE Collide Shay and Brett were having a hard time keeping up with the canoes. There tubes did not carry them as fast. Tulsa and Bear ...