Wyoming Trip: Roadtrip, Fourwheeling, & Canoeing

We left on July 31st for the 1500 mile trek to Cody, Wyoming. About 60 miles from Austin, just outside of Lampasas, we had a flat tire...

We headed back to Lampasas to see if we could get the tire fixed but unfortunately, it was irreparable. As it was still under warranty, we decided to head back to Austin to get a new tire. Originally, we left our house at 9:00am but after turning around, we didn't get out of Austin until 1:00pm. Needless to say, we had a slow start. Eventually (after two LONG days of driving) we made it safe and sound.

Our first day there, Dave and my dad took the kids four wheeling at Red Lake...

~Carter, Lauren, Dave, & Taylor~

~Dave, Lauren, & Carter~

Dave had Carter and Lauren on a four wheeler with him and my dad had Taylor. He was letting Taylor drive. They were climbing a hill and Taylor gave it way too much gas, causing them to flip over backwards. My dad cushioned the fall for Taylor. Dave ran over and rolled the four wheeler off of them. Luckily, they were both OK. I think my dad was bruised and sore for a few days. I'm glad I wasn't there to see it and that they are all OK! The first thing Grandpa did was tell Carter not to tell me but it was too late, as he had already texted me! :)

~Taylor, Grandpa, Lauren, & Carter~

That evening, we headed to the lake with family and friends for a little canoeing...

Taylor & Lauren with my dad's friend Hardy, and his boys...

My brother Chad & Carter...

And then, a cookout!

Hardy helps me make the hot dogs...

My Dad (a.k.a. Grandpa) helps a little...

My girls (a.k.a. Lauren & Taylor) wait patiently...

...while my Mom (a.k.a. Grandma) enjoys Sun Chips!

~Lori (a.k.a. Chad's Fiance), Chad, & Dad~

Then, we headed back to Grandpa's...It was a good day. As you can see, safety is very important at Grandpa's house! :)

*Disclaimer: they only rode in the back of the truck for a minute (like 50 feet-just while we pulled the canoes out of the lake) before we made them buckle up in the back seat of the van. Please don't turn me into Child Protective Services. :)