Update on Vacation 2012

We were able to get our car right into the dealership in Layton, UT.  They were so kind and helpful.  The problem with the car is one of the front strutts.  The good news, it can be fixed.  The dilemma...they only have 1 available in the region, and that is in Denver!  The dealership along with most businesses are also closed on Tuesday because of Utah's Pioneer Days (their State Holiday celebrating the anniversary of becoming a state).  So, why was the dealership so kind?  They contacted another dealership in Idaho Falls, ID that will do the work, and ordered the part to be shipped there.  It's supposed to be in by 1:00pm on Tues.  Our car is still driveable, so Clif and I ventured to Idaho to see some sights.  When we got into the car, they had put 2 ice cold water bottles in the cup holders to enjoy along the way.  How sweet is that?!

We are now settled into a hotel in Rexburg, ID.  There are some unexpected fun things to do here.  We first visited Yellowstone Bear World.  It is a drive through wildlife refuge.  You are warned NOT TO OPEN YOUR WINDOWS.  We saw lots of wild animals, including grizzly bears!  I would much rather see one from the car, then meeting one face to face on a hike.



They also had lots of black bears that just roamed right around you, and weren't fenced in like the grizzlies.  You just had to keep your car moving, and they would eventually move back into the shoulder area of the road.




They also had a nursery.  Six cubs were born in January on the reserve.  They were playful little buggers!





And the store, well, let's just say I was in hog heaven.  Bears and moose everywhere.  I purchased a cute little moose to go above the kitchen cabinets to go along with the bears I have there.  So, siblings, that's the end of my "decor" gift card you got me for my birthday!  Thanks, I had a ball spending the money on Northwoods decor!!!



The next thing we did was tour the Teton Flood Museum.  That was really interesting.
Lastly, we meandered over to Porter Park.  What a gem of a park.  Clif has refused to go horseback riding since our honeymoon.  Needless to say, we froze riding horses through the snow.  Sooo, this was the next best thing...





Yep, that's right, a wooden carousel right at the edge of the park, and next to the Spray Center.



Small towns have such a nice flavor to them.  We finished off our day by having a picnic dinner in the park.  Chef's salad, courtesy of food left over in the cooler. :)

Thank you Lord for keeping us safe, and continue to do so as tomorrow early morning we are going to adventure to the Upper and Lower Mesa waterfalls before heading back to Idaho Falls to get the car fixed.  Pray for us that all goes accordingly.