Our journey took us from Yellowstone to Buffalo, Wyoming today. The route took us right back through Yellowstone. Awesome!
On the eastern part of Yellowstone the road twists and turns and heads up into the mountains. Soon we were very close to the mountains that still have some snow on them. Eric asked if we could stop if we saw any snow. I said that would be okay (actually thinking in my mind "I really hope he gets to see it!")
I grew up with snow so it isn't quite as special to me. I wanted it more for Eric than for me. Well, that's what I thought anyway. So when we stopped near a patch of snow I told Eric to head over to it and I planned on staying in the van. Eric headed toward the snow patch. There was a small creek between him and the snow. I watched him for a few seconds while he tried to find a dry spot to cross.
Then something happened. A part of my brain that was still 13 years old kicked in. I'm sure everyone is familiar with that deeply buried part of the brain, right?! I sprang from the van and headed toward Eric. We waded across the creek (cold!) in our crocs and slides and made it for the snow. Yep, I was 13 again and enjoyed it sooooooo much! I even made a couple of snowballs myself! It was a special little adventure.
When I got back in the van Claire said "Daddy, how did it feel to be in the snow with your shorts on?!" I hadn't even thought about that part and a BIG smile crossed my face.
I hope to always retain that part of me that is 13.
Jen, Ray, Claire and Eric - a trip of a lifetime. This is such a wonderful experience for everyone, and Ray: good for you for wanting to be 13 forever. Don't we all have that inner child hiding in the depths of our souls that don't often have a chance to sneak out when no one is looking. Have grand time, and now on to Mt. Rushmore. Tickle a nose (photographically).
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