Headaches

The dreaded Migraine has made an appearance.
I CAN'T stand it!
I am inclined to believe it's from the poor air quality-smoke.
I have woke with a headache for the past three days.  Urgh!
I always get them in the winter when we have an inversion,
but usually in the summer not so much.
Today I woke with one, was able to get rid of it...
and now late this evening I feel it coming back.

I HATE taking Migraine medication.
Not that it makes me sleepy or anything, I just hate taking it.
Plus it costs a  fortune!
I wish I knew of other ways to treat/get rid of headaches.
If any of my friends have suggestions, I am open to them.
I put ice on my head and that helps.
I try drinking Diet coke....For medicinal purposes only...ha! jk.
I've tried Ben Gay on my neck, Tiger Balm on my temples,
I've tried a sinus decongestant,
All of these things help sometimes, but not always.
The only sure fire way to get rid of it is to take 1/2 of a pill
that costs me about $33.00 each.
I'm a whiner.

West Yellowstone Part II

Our Last day in West Yellowstone 

was the day our whole family (including Bailee) got to spend together.

Started out shooting.

We went to a range that you can shoot any kind of weapon.

Of course this attracted our guys.

The girls were game as well.

I would list the names of the guns they shot...

There were about 12

But I have no idea what they were all called.

We then went into the park again. 

Bought Bailee a season pass,

Hopefully she will get many chances to go see the sights with her Playmill Family.

Our first stop was the Brink of the Upper falls.

and as we were getting out of the van in the parking lot...

this came walking by.

 It looks scarier than it was.

We were not far from our van and there were a lot of people around.

That bear just came wondering out of the woods 

across the parking lot and back into the woods.

Then off on a 600 ft. descent down a lot of switch backs 

to the actual brink of the falls.  

What a sight.

 Then we drove to another over look and got a view from the other angle.

Isn't it beautiful.

 A few family shots...

 Ben has a little something in his eye and dad was helping him out..

He couldn't open it, it hurt so bad. :-)

This is what happens to the road when a bear is sighted!

Really people...

Your supposed to pull over so other cars can pass.

Instead major traffic jam.

Just shows you don't often really sight a bear.

 But.... lucky us we saw two in as little as two hours.

This one just came ambling over the hill.

These photos are all taken from our vehicle.

 The bear actually came within about 8 feet of the car.

 We also took Bailee out to Big Springs which is in Island Park

where the cabin we stayed is located.

You can feed enormous trout here and also a little 

Muskrat made an appearance begging for bread.

 The water is crystal clear and just comes from somewhere out of the ground.

It is amazing how much water this spring produces.

 A special thanks to the Lawrence Family in our ward

they allowed us to stay in there wonderfully cozy cabin

in Island Park

which is only about 25 minutes from West Yellowstone

where Bailee lives.

SO it worked perfectly.

 It was a darling place and we loved staying there.

Here's a cute one of my guys.

It was a great vacation!

I highly recommend it!

The whole experience of Yellowstone Park is so worth it.

The Playmill a must see attraction as well.

If you find yourself there...

Say a hello to our Bailee.

She loves to see family and friends.

West Yellowstone Part I

This month we took a family trip to West Yellowstone!

Our main objective in going was to see Bailee perform at the Playmill.

But, while there why not see the United States first

National Park, Yellowstone.

Our first day in the park..

The first animal life we saw...

Bison (Buffalo)

And we saw a lot of them.  Some even caused a traffic problem as they were crossing the road. 

It's amazing how BIG these animals are.

 Love this one of him scratching his neck on the tree.

 Next we were off to Old Faithful.

And after waiting about 90 minutes it didn't fail to amaze us...

 The ground rumbles and shakes as it erupts with steam and water.

It really is a sight to behold.

 That night we went and saw "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Playmill.

It was our first sighting of Bailee as well. :)

She and the rest of the cast were amazing.

Day two started with Linc and the kids going Horseback Riding.

This was no easy riding they went on small trails way up into the high country.

They loved it.

 Then into the part again

Our goal today to see Biscuit basin.

An area full of active hotpots and all kinds geysers.

One of the most noteworthy pots...

The Sapphire Pool!

What an amazing shade of blue.

Linc and the kids then made a hike to Mystic Falls.

 On the way out of the park that evening we saw this...

along the Madison River.

Moose

Then we walked around the town of West with Bailee in her curlers..

Isn't she gorgeous.  She loves this look. ;)

Each evening before the shows open the cast walks the street singing

and inviting people out to see the show.

Here are a few pics of Bailee and her Playmill friends.

Bailee, Jack and Jenni

 Bailee, Addison, Dave, Bryson, Jenni

 The Theatre

We saw Bailee perform in "The Drowsy Chaperone" tonight.

I LOVED it!!

They do a Preshow and a Variety show that are both amazing.

This experience at the Playmill is one of a kind.

It's really family oriented.  The cast even sells you concessions in character.

We enjoyed it so much and hope to return later in the summer 

to see Annie Get your Gun.

We didn't really get to see much of Bailee except for her shows Friday and Saturday.

But Sunday is her day off so we have the whole day.

This will be Part II.