the drive
The drive wasn't too bad - about 3 hours through Provo Canyon & Heber then to Evanston and on to the ranch. We saw several moose, deer, Oliver pointed out all the black cows and horses. We were delayed slightly by a modern-day cattle drive down the highway. We left early and arrived at Kingfisher Ranch in Wyoming on Saturday morning.
the snow
It was cold and VERY snowy and the ranch was beautiful. The accommodations were perfect and it was relaxing and so great to get away. Right outside the door of the main cabin was the perfect place for icicles and snow angels.
day 1
For outdoor winter activities at the ranch, we could choose between snowmobiling, sledding, tubing, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing - and we tried them all. On Saturday Scott, Paul, Brenden, Oliver & I took the snowmobiles out for a run and then stopped to do some sledding. It was a gorgeous day with a sky full of sun and fluffy clouds. Paul showed us what a daredevil he is (Oliver kept saying "don't do it" while Brenden egged him on) going on a couple sled runs down the highest cliff. The snow was waist deep so the trek back up the hill was hard work but the boys still managed to get quite a few runs in (the adults did a few too!).
day 2
The next day we went on a cross-country ski and snow shoeing hike. It was amazing how well they work to keep you up on top of the deep snow. We saw moose tracks, fancy cows, and wrote messages on the frozen-over pond. 8-months-pregnant Holly was such a sport. Oliver was pro using his own snow shoes from Aunt Stephanie. Scott and I were on skis which brought back some vague memory of cross-country skiing with Mom along the Potomac River (someone please corroborate this memory??).day 3
Before leaving on Monday the guys got in a little more snowmobiling - this time pulling each other behind on sleds and tubes. Scott and Paul showed off their 360s and jumps (and wipe-outs). Oliver and Brenden did some great stunts too.june
June spent most of her time in the warmth and comfort of the cabin. Paul & Holly were an eager and captive audience for all her new tricks - waving, clapping, "nigh-nigh" (first words?!), and of course plenty of treats.thank you!!!
Thanks so much to our gracious hosts, Paul & Holly Jacobsen. Guess it's about time to start working on the next album so we can go again soon.
8 comments:
Memory corroborated. We did indeed cross country ski along the bike/running trail that wound along the potomac. I'm just shocked that you can remember it. Those were some fine times indeed. That looks like some amazing winter fun at the cabin. Wee bit jealous!
Nice documentation! Looks like so much fun! Jim will be jealous of the adventure- the moose and animal sightings, the snow activities, the cabin- the whole get away!
...Does this mean I can turn Anna forward facing for our 12 hour drive next week?
Yeah we totally jumped the gun on turning June around. Santa brought her a new carseat for Christmas and she does like it much better.
What are fancy cows?
I was invited to attend a gathering on Saturday night, and it turns out that it was held at a house right behind your house. I knew you were gone, though, otherwise I would have stopped to say hello.
I want to be June's captive audience.
Hey Jenny!
There were these cows that had long fuzzy hair that Mr. Jacobsen saw in Ireland. They looked cool.
What gathering was it? Where?
It was a jewelry-selling "party". My friend Julie was the hostess, but it was held at Julie's friend's house (Kate? Katelyn?), which is right behind yours.
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