Monday, September 24, 2012

jackson hole, wyoming: a hardcastle tradition
























































this year we (matt, jenny, gordon, and me) went up a day earlier than we have in the past, which meant we had an extra day to do what. ever. we. wanted. we slept in, went into town for breakfast at the bunnery, went into grand teton national park for a hike, then headed back into town for the best ice cream i have ever had at moo's gourmet ice cream. when we got back to our condo the rest of the gang was there (everyone except mel and justin...they were busy welcoming their new little guy into the world!).
we did the normal jackson hole trip traditions: wake up early to see/hear the elk bugle (we may have missed that part due to lack of an alarm, but almost everyone else went to this part), breakfast in the national park (gordon's uncle greg makes one heck of a egg muffin sandwich), get together later that evening for some more family time (we may have also skipped this part this year too because gordon was sick and i was just plain ol' tired).

we saw a bear!

new additions this year (besides the extra day) were: sleeping in twin beds, venturing into yellowstone to see old faithful and have lunch, trevor, two "parentless" kids to chase around, and an impromptu photo session in star valley on the way home.
grandma hardcastle, thank you for your generosity and providing such a wonderful, memory-filled family vacation/tradition. we love you.


 

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