Yellowstone Part 2

Another thing we did was go to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. That was really fun! They have several Grizzly Bear and Wolfs outside to look at. There was a huge Grizzly that loved the water and didn't want any of the other to get into it. One tried and the fight was on, we got some great photos of that!

Jakes favorite of the bear. He looks a bit drunk

We drove home through the Tetons, it was so so beautiful.

As we were driving home we did see another grizzly bear, but he was so tired, he was snuggled up under a tree and wasn't going to move for anything!

Walking around West Yellowstone to all the gift shops.

Another animal we saw, driving home.

The Upper Falls

When we were walking the paths at the mud volcanoes, we came across 2 buffalo, one was just chillin by the mud, but the other was at the path and didn't want anyone to cross. This crazy old man went right by him and the Buffalo stomped his feet that man ran so fast, but he was then dumb enough to go off the path and stand right behind him, luckily he did not get hurt. Needless to say Myself, Kambria, Marshall and Addie were a bit scared so we turned around and went back, Jake and Jon waited for the Buffalo to look away and the hurried on there way!!

Yellowstone Park Vacation

Let me start out by saying this was a FUN trip!! We went up and stayed in a super fabulous Resort Hotel Wyndham Resorts. We had a 2 bedroom with 2 baths and a kitchen. There was a kiddie pool, regular pool and 2 spas. A game room and kiddie play area. It was a fantastic time. The Moss' joined us on the trip, it was fun to have them with us. Marshall and Addie had a blast, by the end Addie was chasing Marshall to give him kisses.

Our first day up the park we saw 2 bison, they are huge, and they were crossing the river, they then continued on to cross the road. They are so slow a few times they would be in the road and we would be stopped for several minutes until they choose to move out of our way. It was a lot of fun to see. Marshall was so excited.

As we continued up the road we saw hundreds of more bison as well as hundreds of elk.
This Buffalo was giving the bird a ride! How nice of him.We went into a gift shop that had a huge bear, so we took a family photo :0)

The following day we came across a grizzly bear, that was really fun to see on the side of the road.

We stopped to view this beautiful water fall ... Gibbon Falls

We saw Old Faithful.
That evening we went swimming. Because of my Gall Bladder surgery I was not allowed to swim, so I sat and watched and took the pictures. Marshall is getting to be quite the swimmer and Kambria enjoyed it as well. Jake and Jon like to make fun of them selves, too bad I wasn't down one night, they put kid floaters around there waists and jumped in saying cannon ball, DORKS!!

We also went to a a place and I can't think of the name where there is a bridge and you can see a lot of fish and we saw a Muskrat. We took a small hike to take some pictures, it was very very pretty.

For me one of the more scary things that we did was going on a Bear Hunt, and yes I did sing the song in the car ...... we were told that there were 3 grizzly bears and 2 black bear that were living in the Forrest about 2 miles from where we were staying, we were also told that from 730pm to dusk they walked a certain path and you could see them, we thought that would be awesome. So we followed the map we were given which led us on a dirt road, and then back into the Forrest really deep and I was a bit nervous, but it just kept going and going and suddenly it was getting dark and darker and the trail was never ending, it did finally loop around and we thought we were getting close to the main road, well what appears?? No not a bear but a snow bank that looks to be tall and not crossable. There was a chain fence and a tiny path of dirt so we did our best and crossed without getting stuck in the snow and did make it out, but I was so scared and so anxious, it was horrible. Luckily we did not run into any bear. In the light I would have been all good with seeing those bear, but in the dark, no thank you!!

There are so many pictures, and many more things that we did and saw. I will have to do a part 2, I am exhausted and off to bed.

Toes Anyone??

I have heard of a thumb sucker before, but I've never heard of a toe sucker!! This is Kam just chillin in her crib, couldn't grab the camera fast enough so these are from my cell phone camera!! I am not a feet person, so this is a bit yucky to me ... but I guess as long as it is her sucking her toe and not me, whatever she may like???

Thank you!

I just felt like I needed to Thank all my friends and family! I guess until you get hurt and are down for several days you don't realize how much you need others help. I like to be able to help myself and my family and I don't like to rely on others for help. Well with this surgery I just went through I have realized several things:
1. I have the best husband in the world. He truly cares about me, he is concerned about me, he wants what is best for me, and he honors his priesthood. He has been such a big help this last week. He took work off and has done everything around the house, he has been patient with me, has taken care of the kids and me. He gave me the greatest blessing that made me immediately feel comforted, he held my hand, wiped my tears, and even though he was exhausted, he was there for me. I hope he realized how much I appreciate him and how much the little things he does helps and how much he really does for us.
2. I have the best MOM in the world. my mom would literally do anything for me. She would ask how I was and I would say fine, but really mean, I feel like crap, she would hear that in my voice and be to my house a few moments later to take the kids, bring me food, talk to me and just make me feel better. My mom cares about me so much, she puts me and my siblings first always. She knows what will make me feel better before I even ask for it. I love my mom so much, she is truly a wonderful person, I hope I can be half the mom she is to my kids. She took Kambria a lot of the days and watched her so I could rest. My kids love there Grandma, she is such a good grandma. She is so caring and so sweet. I LOVE MY MOM!
3. I have wonderful family. My mother-in-law has been a life saver. When we were sent to the ER, without a second thought she was on her way to our home to be with our kids and spent the night to help Jake. She cares so much about us and is wonderful. My sister was so helpful with the kids, she took Marshall forever one day and offered to take Kambria as well. Natalie helped so much with the kids and got food set up for us. All of my family extended included has been concerned and caring. Cousins have sent me emails, my Grandma has visited me, I just have the greatest family.
4. I have awesome neighbors. They are so caring, good cooks and so helpful. I am so thankful for the neighborhood we live in. My neighbors are so wonderful. I love my ward, it is hard for me to accept food from others, but it has helped so much!!
5. I have great friends. I have received numerous phone calls and emails asking how I am and how they can help, thank you. It helps to know that others are there for you. Thank you everyone for all you have done. I am a lucky lady to have such great friends and family.

I am still sore, but feeling better everyday. With every ones help and being able to rest I will be fully recovered in no time at all!! I still have to get my stint removed, and I have an allergic rash all over my body that is trying to go away, but i am in good spirits again, and can tell that I am on the road to recovery.

Thanks again to everyone for your love and support. I am not good at saying Thank you, but I truly am thankful for every ones help, We could not have gone through this on our own.

Poor Me

So if we really don't need our gallbladder then why do we have one? That is my question at the moment. Jake and I went to Disneyland for my birthday, Thursday was awesome and so much fun, Friday, not so good. I woke up at 4am with the most horrible pain I have ever felt, never was able to go back to bed, didn't want to waste a fun vacation so around 9am we walked over to disneyland, I was in pain but tried to be a trooper. We had to sit a lot to rest, about 4pm I couldn't take it anymore so we went back to our room so I could nap, puke and cry. Saturday morning we fly home, I feel horrible, go to instacare, they send me to ER and they advise after an ultrasound I have many gallstones. So I get to have my gallbladder removed. But no it can't be that easy, one of the stones is stuck way down in the duct, so I had to have a tube shoved down my throat to first get out the stone, I was out so that wasn't bad, now I am waiting in a bed for surgery. Happy Birthday and Happy Mothers Day to me :0) I am so thankful for our families and all the help they have been to us with our kids. Love you all so much! Hopefully I will be out of the Hospital by Monday.

Laughing is so cute!!

Here is a short clip of Kambria laughing, I was videoing on my phone by myself so it isnt great, but I just love love love her laugh! ENJOY!!

kambria

Jake bought me a photostudio like thing, it has different backgrounds and lights, so expect more pictures. he he he, as if I don't post enough. I wanted to take some of Marsh but he said, No MOM no pictures today! LOL, i don't get it, do I really take there pictures that often??