Day 9 - Peacefulness...

Ahhh...our last day in Wyoming...sad to say it or even think it.

Our last day went something like this: Got up around 8:00am. The boys and Larry went with Kim on a ride in her Mustang with the top down. The boys were cold so they didn't go too far. Vicki made us breakfast again...then began getting things loaded up to head to "The Property" as they call it. Larry then drove the boys and I around in the Mustang. We went down to the River Walk here in Evanston. The Bear River runs through town and they have a walking path along the way...and a bridge going across. We didn't get to spend much time there, but it's a sight to see. I remember it from the last time we were here. Only it's been fixed up a lot since then. The river was flowing as fast as could be...was afraid the boys would fall in though. We headed back home and then to the property. It's a little over an hour away. It's on the other side of the Uinta Mountains than "the cabin" which we went to yesterday. Also just a couple miles from the Wasatch National Forest. We took the boys' dirtbikes and Vicki took her Razor. The property is located on a ridge alongside the mountain. It's not at the top, but it's way up there...had to kick in the 4WD. Vicki had hoped to have her cabin up and ready to stay in during our stay, but due to all the rain it was a no go. Gavin wanted to stay anyway...he thought we could just sleep in our vehicles. Honestly, I would have. It was like nothing I can explain...just Peace and Quiet (other than the boys) sunshine, trees, a view like none other, 4-wheelin,and great food. It was the perfect way to end our stay. Larry, Maddox, and I rode on the Razor while Gavin rode his dirtbike down the hillside and down the main road to the reservoir. Kim took the dogs down to swim and we followed. Gavin wasn't liking riding up at the property because he didn't think there was enough room to ride. He was used to riding with Chance last week and had no boundaries. This was perfect for him. We were able to help him figure out his gears and how to climb hills and go down them. I never thought I'd say this, but I feel totally comfortable with him riding. He is doing AWESOME! He is so responsible when it comes to riding...now Maddox on the other hand is another story. He's got a couple years to go before I'll trust him too much.
When we made it to the reservoir (lake as I see it) the boys had some more space to ride so we got Maddox's bike out of the truck and they rode around for a while. We then decided to head back and Maddox wanted to ride his dirtbike too. It's a main road...dirt road though...not a lot of traffic at all. We let him and he did really well too. He started out doing "tricks" and then realized that doing tricks on the road wasn't a good idea. He kept wandering out to the middle of the road, but quickly got back on track. Kim was following us all the way in case his dirtbike battery wore down. It did, but not til we were almost back to the property. Maddox ran over a snake and it slithered away...that was his proudest moment. Gavin lead the way...then Maddox...then us in the Razor...then Kim. She was laughing to herself on the way home...we looked like a family of ducks...only backwards. Great experience for both of the boys...it was beautiful scenery too. There are ATV trails out there too. We spent a little time on the trails...Gavin on his dirtbike and us on the razor. I think we could all do that all day long.
Gavin even made it up all the hills on his own as we made our way back. No problem at all. When we got back it was time for supper. Vicki cooked it up while we were out riding. After supper, Kim headed back to the house since she has to go back to work in the morning. We all stayed and took the Razor out again...Vicki let Gavin and Maddox drive on her lap. We drove out to the Meeks Cabins...a historical site in the National Forest. Then, it was time to pack up and head home. We made it home just before 10:00pm. It doesn't get dark here until 9:30 or so and so it's hard to get the kids to bed before then anyway. Everyone's called it a night at this point except for Larry and I. Larry's watching his wrestling and I'm blogging. Ahhhh...vacation! I don't have a care in the world. The only responsibility I've had this vacation is doing laundry and hanging out with the boys...which, by the way, is much more enjoyable without having to worry about cleaning house, or at least thinking that's what I should be doing. Tomorrow the plan is to leave around 10:00am and head to see Larry's Grandma in Colorado. It's about a 6 or 7 hour drive. Hopefully the boys are ready for those long days again.