July 2011 - BYU Idaho Graduation - Congrats Taylor & Heather

Gene and I are off on another adventure ...this time to Idaho, Montana & Wyoming!  We opted to fly on Alligiant Airlines out of Long Beach.  This airline flies only twice a week into Idaho Falls. Of course our main purpose for our trip was to attend BYU Idaho graduation of Taylor & Heather.  However, since we were going to be gone 1 week, we decided to visit Yellowstone & the Grand Tetons (Jackson Hole).  We rented a car and drove 1/2 hour to Rexburg, spending the night at Taylor & Heather's apt.  They were such gracious hosts, giving up their master bedroom and comfy bed for us!  Did I mention that their apartment is darling!

Yes, that is the "famous" green couch from Amy & Kris!

The next morning, Gene and I got to see Heather in her "element" at Beauty School.  She will finish there in September.

Manicure anyone?

How about a pedicure?

Besides, a manicure & pedicure, Heather trimmed her grandpa's hair and gave me a great scalp massage, wash and style.  It was loads of fun to see where Heather has been spending her time lately.  That afternoon, Gene and I headed to Yellowstone (west entrance).

Both Gene and I hadn't been to Yellowstone for ions!  I remember going with my folks when I was a teenager!

"Old Faithful"

It really was quite spectacular....erupting about every 90 minutes!

Mammoth Hot Springs - Yellowstone

more Mammoth Hot Springs

We spent 1 night outside the north entrance of Yellowstone in Gardiner, Montana.  It's amazing the price we paid for a very "bare bones" Travel Lodge..$180. !!!  Wednesday was a really full day, traveling around the east side of the park seeing more beautiful sights.

The falls

We saw lots of Bison.

Yellowstone Lake

The largest mountain lake in North America!

The Tetons

We rode a tram up to 10,000 feet!

Yes, that's the tram!

We made it to the top!
Beautiful views!

Jackson, Wyoming

We spent 2 nights in Jackson in another bargain motel...another $180. a night for a super 8!  I know, it is hard to believe.  I had to humble myself quite a bit.

It was fine though...very clean!  We ate really well in great restaurants in Jackson.  The 2nd night we had great Mexican Food and saw the musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" at The Jackson Hole Playhouse.  This theatre years ago use to be "The Pink Garter Theatre" and I remember being here with my family when we visited Jackson in the 60's!  Great old-time western style and the show was fabulous!

Cute name.....great food!

Friday morning, we left Jackson and headed back to Rexburg and graduation that afternoon/evening.

The Graduates!

She so loves her Opa!

Taylor's mom-Karen, Dad-Kevin (our Stake President)

and Karly (Taylor's only sister...he has 5 brothers!)

It was great spending some time with them!

Here we are...Heather's family!