Playing catch up one post at a time: Nolan Family Reunion Day 2

For July 4th most of us headed to Yellowstone. We decided to go to Flaming Gorge, on the way through the park traffic slowed to a near stop for bison crossing. After waiting a while park rangers showed up to help cars through and bison across, it took a long time but finally we got through. It was neat to see the bison so close.

Flaming Gorge was packed with people but we found a place to sit and have lunch. Before we got over to Flaming Gorge it went off so we had to wait for the next time. It was a bit rainy so we went in the gift shop at the inn and spent time in the visitors center. By the time we saw Flaming Gorge it was time to head back to the cabin to get dinner started.

Genevieve, Connor, Mary, the back of Mitch's head, and Ella.

Katie, John, and Rebecca. Katie didn't stay in the back pack long.

Rebecca, Lawon, a sliver of me, John & Katie, Jay, and the back of Mary's head.

Rebecca, Katie, Genevieve, Ella, and Luc on a tree see saw.

Mitch, Connor, and Dad on the way to the Flaming Gorge viewing area.

Katie and John

A tease from Flaming Gorge, we were begining to wonder if was going to go off again.

Finally it did.

By the time we saw Flaming Gorge it was time to head back to the cabin to get dinner started. On the way out of the park traffic slowed for the bison again but it didn't take very long to get by. That evening the kids had fire work pops to throw and we had a pinata. Some then enjoyed the hot tub for a while and then we all gathered around the fire pit again for smores. Mom and Mary had both brought glowing necklaces and bracelets for the kids which they loved. We had sparklers and could see nearby fireworks.

In the back Aunt Marlyn & Uncle Stan.

Up front Katie, John, Luc, Megan, and Connor roasting marshmallows and enjoying the ashes.

Dad, Rebecca enjoying a smore, Aunt Shirley, and Sherry

Ella, Connor, and Carol

Genevieve

Megan