Yellowstone!

This year the Butler family reunion was in Island Park, Idaho.  Mom and Dad found a great cabin where we could all stay.  It was super fun to spend time with family!  The cousins loved to hang out together.  We enjoyed visiting Yellowstone, watching movies, yummy meals, chatting and of course nap time!  We missed having Laura and Ed, Carol and Troy and Philip there.

Carter had all the cousins climbing the walls much to their parents delight...

Old Faithful

Artist paint pots.  This picture doesn't do it justice.  It's a really pretty spot.  We loved hearing the mud pots bubble, gurgle and pop.

We liked seeing the herd of moose at Mammoth Springs.  They were totally unafraid of people and were napping in the shade and wandering about.  The rangers were babysitting making sure no one got too close.  We ate lunch here, and my kids liked trying to catch  the ground squirrels.  I think they enjoyed sneaking up on the squirrels more than the moose.  Funny what catches their interest...

 Dads make great pillows.

 Wayne and Deena and their cute family

 We did a lot of driving, getting in and out of the car, and exploring all the interesting sights at Yellowstone.  Coordinating a larger group in four vehicles proved challenging.  When we stopped at "Old Faithful" for a picnic lunch my family was getting tired.  Just when I thought the cousins were going to have a group meltdown (or I was...) they rediscovered a time honored pastime - Teeter-Toter!

We just love this boy and his amazing hair!

Rex and Mark at Yellowstone Falls