Travis and I were called as a Ma and Pa for trek this year. The last time our stake went, we were parents as well. We reluctantly said yes, and I'm glad we did. We loved and hated it and enjoyed and despised and laughed and cried. It was a lot! The boys went with us as well, they appeared to be happy and have fun most of the time as well. It was truly an adventure.
Ravsten Raven's
Reynold's Family for Triston
Rothey family for Alex
As for families; I truly believe that my kids were placed in these families for various reasons. It was an answer to prayers as we needed them to have fun and not regret going. The boys truly enjoyed their families and I know the parents loved having them in their groups. It was a blessing. We loved our group as well. Just great kids on a grand adventure.
Four people reluctant to head to the plains of Wyoming.
But, it was a fun bus ride filled with cheesy songs and getting to know you games.
Da boys with Jaxon
We first walked to Devils Gate which was a landmark for the pioneers.
Our children: John, Melody, Kaylee
Addison, Landon, Austin, Nathan, Everett
Martin's Cove visitors center area
Rock? Let's climb it.
Triston with the Reynold's
The trekkers at Devils Gate
The fam
Sneeky pic of T with the ladies
The Rothey crew
Martin's Cove area
Alex and his ma's
So tired and it was quiet and boring, so a nap was needed
More rocks to climb at Independence Rock
Alex and his pa Collin
Whipped cream for Travis
Camp site with Martin's Cove in the background
Everett
Mortal enemies apparently. Em and Merik
Triston's fam
Hiking in the sunshine...
We see the weather and lightening coming in
Women's pull
The rain and wind came
And we pulled and cried and pulled and did it
Then we walked in the mud downhill
Where we found sunshine again and dried out and enjoyed a delicious lunch.
T and the ladies again!
Alex, Eric and Luke
This is how Travis felt about walking in the mud
Asher, Triston and Spencer
Jaxon and I matched
Beautiful sunset and fireside and testimony meeting on our last night.
They stole everyone's flags but one!
The trekkers with Martin's Cove in the background.
How Travis felt on his way home!
Many tender mercies were had on this trip. From the families my boys were with to the strength of the young women to pull during a major storm. No one was injured. People were kind. We were fed well and learned a lot. It was a great experience. But, for the record, Travis and I retired! lol
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