Island Park...finally.

Not sure why it has taken me two weeks to get our Island Park trip posted...but here it is.

Contain your excitement please. 

Kendal was done after the 5 hr car ride to Island Park. (hence the ripped out hair)

Thank goodness for the Mamma Mia soundtrack that helped to keep her mind off of being strapped in her seat.  Shane was also great with his version of Take A Chance on Me.  Kept us entertained.

We headed to West Yellowstone for the day.  Made the loop of the park.

Old Faithful stop was a must.

It was a bit of a rough day when it came to shoes.  Kendal pitched a fit at the hot pots.

Shane was holding her & in the process of her melt-down, her croc fell into the hot pots.  Andy tried to retrieve, and nearly caused a passer-by to have a heart attack.  

Within an hour of that happening, Kade's trusty Lightning McQueen flip flops broke.  

Both went shoeless the rest of the day.

Kade is sporting the "Chandler Bing" smile.

Waiting for Old Faithful to spurt her stuff.  

We saw lots of puff-a-low.  Lots of elk too but I didn't have my camera out.

(Counting on Rani to post those)  :-)  We were on a mission to find a bear. 

That was Kade's only request.  Guess we will have to go back someday.

Back at the cabin, the boys were not hesitant to get in the water.  

Notice the attire...not water-skiing weather to me.  I like it hot if I am getting in that water.

Shane got in all 3 days.  Brrrrr!

Kade was really worried when we would lose Shane in the water.

Both kids loved riding in the boat!

Shane will love that I posted these...

*guess that is what you get when you leave your wife for a week long backpacking trip. :-)

Warming up.

To the left.

To the right.

Thanks again to Rani & Andy for a nice get-a-way. 

Great food, beautiful surroundings & great company.  

Good times.