Star Valley, Wyoming

We took a trip out west to visit family over the 4th of July. We were gone 10 days and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We spent most of our time in Star Valley, Wyoming, where Matt's mom was born and raised. The boys and I were able to meet some of Matt's relatives who still live in the area. Star Valley is gorgeous. The scenery is absolutely breath-taking. We spent 3 days boating on Lake Palisades, surrounded by huge mountains. The water was freeeeezing, a whoping 47 degrees, we had to wear wet suits for sure!


On the 4th we went to the Star Valley's Freedom Carnival, where the kids enjoyed a number of different races, bag racing, run with a tennis ball between your leg racing, mad dashing, and others. That night we went to the Star Valley Rodeo, yee haw. We all loved the cow milking contest, some cowboys will do anything to catch and milk a cow... it was hilarious! After the rodeo, was a huge firework show, the boys ran around on the grass until a firework would explode then they would fall down like they had gotten blown up. Entertaining to say the least. The men and boys put on another firework show for us at the cabin. They learned how to build and shoot off rockets, thanks to Uncle Jeff for being very patient ;)


On Sunday, we drove to Jackson, Wyoming (Jackson Hole) and went to church there, then drove to Grand Teton National Park, which ended up being one of my favorite things we did. There we did a little 3 mile hike around Jenny Lake, which is in the center of the park, to an awesome waterfall. The boys did well hiking, Mason walked at least 2 miles himself. It was awesome to be out in nature, surrounded by the mountains as you walked looking at the beautiful scenery.


We had a fun fun trip. We were even able to take the boys to visit our old stomping grounds at BYU. Lots of fun memories. We had so much fun seeing everyone! Love and miss you all!



Beautiful Star Valley

Teton National Park Waterfall

we saw a moose

Jenny Lake






Mr. Curiosity











Matt and his mama!




more Jenny Lake


























my favorite picture of the trip













The Tetons Mountains



our little hikers

















our cabin









little cowboys







4th of July Carnival





boating at Palisades Lake


















Family =)




yeah, they got flipped =))








the tots







rocket shooting










at BYU






rolling down the hill, a tradition











fun with cousins





Grandma & Grandpa Smith!