Time with Grammy & Papa

Grammy & Papa came to visit us at the beginning of August. We went camping with them in the Great Basin National Park in Nevada. This was a precursor for Oliver and Pop to camp at a higher elevation than in our house. A few days after camping, those two would join Beth & Charlie to climb the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. It was fun to camp at the Upper Lehman Creek Campground. All these photos are due to Grammy's new camera and her desire to document her trip.

Me & my baby

Riding in the truck

Buddies

Their first time in Nevada, with a courteous drop in the mud.

Everyone helping set up a tent

He's hilarious. And awesome.

We forgot to pack a knife, so he thought he was being resourceful. Luckily, Pop found a pocket knife.

Using the hatchet the way its supposed to be used. 

He loves the hammock.

It was a rainy time so we had to create a make shift pavilion.

So happy to have a hot dog (& marshmallows). 

"Hey, let me in there!"

Breakfast! And he decided he doesn't like blueberry yogurt.

Attempting to play in the creek. The very cold creek.

Teasing Grammy, not wanting to let her take his picture.

So happy to be playing ball with everyone.

I honestly don't know what was so funny.

We found a grouse!

"Oh look at the turkeys" Oliver's comment as he was looking through the photos.

Ryan was a little nervous at the beginning of  the Lehman Cave tour.

Evan loved it-I'm glad he could see at least some of it.

These two were plotting dangerous things if they were allowed off the path.

Leading the group to the end.

By the end of the cave tour, he was much braver. He even was willing to turn the lights off.

He was so excited for some ice cream that he was sitting like a big boy waiting patiently.

They attempted to hike to the top of Wheeler Peak (which is behind them).

We're looking at Wheeler Peak.

I like these people.

"Dad, look at this!"

I love him.

I love them.

I love them.

The day after we got back from camping was Root Beer Float Day.

Evan didn't object.

And then we found our tree down on the ground instead of standing tall in the backyard.

 

Hugs to Natalie.

 

Swords.

Last night snuggles

One more hug to Grammy.

One more snuggle.