Jackson Hole, WY {Day 2}

Jackson Hole puts on the largest horse-drawn parade in the U.S. {at least that's the claim}. We're not real big parade lovers, but I have to say this was probably the best parade I've ever seen! I absolutely loved seeing all of the beautiful horses, so pardon the many horse pictures. There was even a dog sled team that ran in the parade. 2014 marked the Centennial Celebration of the city and Memorial Day weekend was the big kickoff event.

For some reason, Cole just loved this bear seat. He wanted to climb in it every single time we walked downtown. Oh well. At least it meant he was willing to smile for the camera! Cole also had to climb up on every single wooden fence he could find. Boy did those two pipsqueaks have a blast!

And probably the coolest thing in Jackson Hole, a street named Pearl Street! What kid {heck, what adult for that matter} wouldn't want a street named after them?

We walked up and down main street several times a day. Our motel was so close to everything that it was really easy to just get some wiggles out and see the sights. We took the kids to the famous Jackson Hole Square arches. They weren't nearly as impressed as I had hoped they'd be. Oh well. I was having a blast!

It sounds really cheesy, but just being in Jackson Hole again brought back so many memories of when Jeff and I were first married and lovey-dovey. I even tried holding his hand a couple of times {he looked at me like I was kay-razy!}. Cheesy. I know.

Jackson Hole, WY {Day 1}

We shook things up a bit this year for Memorial Day. Instead of our usual voyage to Bear Lake - where we've typically been met with freezing cold, rain, and even snow - we decided to go to Jackson Hole, WY with our good friend, Nicole and her two girls. Jeff and I haven't been to Jackson Hole since our honeymoon 12 years ago. We invited Jeff's parents to come with us.... to keep Nicole's parents company. Nicole and her parents go to Jackson Hole every year for Memorial Day weekend and after our little getaway, we might just make it our new tradition too.

Quick stop to stretch our legs at Bear Lake. Oh how I love that view!

Even though Nicole and her parents go to Jackson Hole every year {and Nicole worked there for many years}, I was surprised to hear they don't go to the Bar J Wranglers! What? How does one go to Jackson Hole and not stop by for a good Chuckwagon dinner?

Cole was pretty tired and grouchy, but Pearl loved the cowboy songs! She even asked for a picture with the Bar J Wranglers after the show. It was a lot of fun and just like I remembered it from 12 years ago... even down to the "slop" line and banged up cups of lemonade.

We got a great deal ($70 per night) on the Rawhide Motel right smack Downtown. It did come with a few less than luxurious accommodations like the horrid pillows! But.... it was within walking distance from all of the fun and the kids absolutely loved it.