we just got back from a quick trip to jackson hole to celebrate our anniversary. and man oh man was it a good time. i had never been there and steve hadn't been since he was a kid, so it was super fun to experience the area together. it was a gorgeous drive to jackson and the weather was beautiful. we stayed at the snow king resort which was really fun since there was a small ski resort attached to it. unfortunately, the whole area lacked the fresh powder we are getting from today's storm. we had a great time being lazy and having nothing to do but be with each other. i love this guy so much and it was so fun to get away with him for a few days. especially since steve had shoulder surgery awaiting him when we got home...
sorry for the OVERLOAD of pictures, but the trip was just that fun :)
our first stop was at soda springs in idaho. it's a beautiful little hidden gem off the highway with some cool history. this natural pool produces carbonated water that you can drink. very cool, but i am not, however, a huge fan of drinking the water.
driving into jackson along the snake river. such a gorgeous day and we even saw some mountain sheep on the slope. can't wait to visit this place in the warmer months and play in the river.
so sweet, steve arranged for rose petals to be spread all over the room. i think i'm gonna keep this guy :)
our view of the resort from our balcony. like i said, awesome weather, just a huge lack of anything resembling powder, even in the trees :(
view of jackson from the middle of the slope. the lift to the summit was closed that day, so this is as high as we could get. awesome view though. off to the right is the elk refuge and in the distance, the tetons.
i know this isn't a great picture of steve, but it's the best one of me, and i'm the one who does the blog, so...tough luck steve-o ♥
they built these arches all over town from the elk sheds found on the refuge each year.
thomas and joseph, our belgian horses who led the sleigh on the elk refuge. and our driver in the background.
such a cool place for elk to come during the harsh winters. they said there weren't as many this year due to the non-harsh winter. boo.
back at the elk refuge visitors center, we saw these "little" ladies. a mama and baby moose! the first live moose i have ever seen :)
on the way home, we stopped at my sister-in-law's parents' house. they have cattle and a lot of them are calfing right now. we got to play with the new babies. not really a huge fan of cows, but the babies are just so darn cute!
can't wait for next year's trip!
poor guy. he was all smiles BEFORE the surgery. not so much now :(
these guys are helping him heal. therapy dogs, right?
our first stop was at soda springs in idaho. it's a beautiful little hidden gem off the highway with some cool history. this natural pool produces carbonated water that you can drink. very cool, but i am not, however, a huge fan of drinking the water.
driving into jackson along the snake river. such a gorgeous day and we even saw some mountain sheep on the slope. can't wait to visit this place in the warmer months and play in the river.
so sweet, steve arranged for rose petals to be spread all over the room. i think i'm gonna keep this guy :)
our view of the resort from our balcony. like i said, awesome weather, just a huge lack of anything resembling powder, even in the trees :(
view of jackson from the middle of the slope. the lift to the summit was closed that day, so this is as high as we could get. awesome view though. off to the right is the elk refuge and in the distance, the tetons.
i know this isn't a great picture of steve, but it's the best one of me, and i'm the one who does the blog, so...tough luck steve-o ♥
they built these arches all over town from the elk sheds found on the refuge each year.
thomas and joseph, our belgian horses who led the sleigh on the elk refuge. and our driver in the background.
such a cool place for elk to come during the harsh winters. they said there weren't as many this year due to the non-harsh winter. boo.
and lastly, meet grace. we watched one of the cows give birth, and in honor of the spectator, me, they named her grace. not sure if that is an honor, having a cow named after me, but whatev, i'll take it. pardon the slime, she is just a couple minutes old and mama is still cleaning her up.