to our time in Yellowstone, mostly because the pictures are so pretty. We decided
to just take our family up to yellowstone for two days. I had taken the kids there
for a day about four years ago, but they did not remember it. This was Patrick's
first time there, I think he was impressed. Our camera was not working for the first
day, so we used our cell phones.
We stopped at as many places as we could while making our
way to Old Faithful. When we made it to Old Faithful it was
late afternoon , and as soon as we got out of the car, we
were hit with a major storm. It was pouring, and hailing!
We ran as fast as we could to the visitors center to take shelter.
It was so crowded. By this time they were making anouncments
to stay inside because of lightining strikes. The thunder was
louder than I had ever heard. It was crazy!
We stayed there until it was just drizzly, then walked
quickly over to the Old Faithful Inn for dinner.
After a really good prime dinner we cheched the Inn out. It is beautiful!
We really want to go back and stay there someday. The it was time
to go see Old Faithful. It was a bit longer of a wait than expected, but
it was a good show. Afterward we took a walk around the surrounding
area. It was all so beautiful.
All of my pictures from Old Faithful were sideways :(
We checked out the gift shop, then stopped at a few more
places on our way out for the night.
It was a really fun day. We got a CHEAP motel in West Yellowstone. Let's just say it
left a lot to be desiered. We all slept with long pj's, and sweatshirts with our hoods on
ON TOP of the blankets. We explained the difference between a motel and a hotel
to the kids. In the morning Savannah said " I know the difference between a hotel
and a motel, Hotels wash their stuff!" It was pretty funny. We survived :)
