Of course we had to stop at the "Dam" Bridge
And take "Dam" pictures! (We will revisit this "Dam" place later on during our family trip.)
Then it was off to meet the family at Martin's Cove.
Where we commenced on our handcart trek! Brooklyn loaded and ready to go!
For some must push and some must pull! :)
Finding joy in the journey!
All of the kids did so well hiking. (Even in places they weren't suppose to be hiking! Opps!)
Heading in to Martin's Cove!
My Dad insisted on making the entire journey a foot! Now for someone who has gone through Chemo and still has the constant numb feet this is pretty amazing. Love my dad!
We saw so many Antelope.
The Women's pull! This was very spiritual. Would I have been strong enough to make it on my own?? I don't know. But I do know we made it up a very steep sandy hill, half crying, half laughing. The grandma, pregnant women, child, and myself. Pulling 3 infants in the back! We stopped half-way up the hill, and I thought we were done for. We pressed on and finished!! So proud to have the women influences in my life that I do!
Independence Rock!
Martin's Cove was a super fun experience to have with my family! It definitely put things in perspective having my husband and two babies along the trek. I had done it years ago when I was in young women's, but it was a little more realistic with having kids there. Nap-times were difficult, but we had to press on. I can't imagine not having diapers. The missionaries there read us an entry from a pioneer mothers journal. She said that her children would cry themselves to sleep every night because of the cold and exhaustion..... I cannot imagine going through this!! I have so much gratitude for our LDS ancestors and this legacy of perseverance that they left us.
The next day it was back to Flamming Gorge.
Taking the "Dam" tour!
We learned lots of "Dam" information.
We took a lot more "Dam" pictures.
We saw the "Dam" Vultures.
And we fed the "Dam" fish!
We had a lot of "Dam" fun!
The whole fam-"Dam"-ily! :) We were cracking "Dam" jokes the entire time! So Fun! Gotta love non-swear/swear jokes.
We made our way home along some back roads through Manila, UT. (That is beautiful country up there.) Where we crossed back into Wyoming stopping at Fort Bridger.
Fort Bridger was an old trading post for people making the journey through the Wild West. Brooklyn and Kayson liked trying to chase the bunnies that were everywhere!
We had such a great time on this family trip. The kids did so great and we always love spending time with our cousins and fabulous family!
