Blog entries tagged Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com Thu, 14 May 2026 12:06:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/the-hs-visit-papa-late-july-2011.html <p>The H's and I drove to Houston in late July to see Papa and Rhonda. It was a nice trip and they were so good on that long (sometimes boring) drive there and back.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_2009.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Rhonda always has stuff that the kids are interested in looking at or doing. This time it was Papa's large beads and a whole mess of keys that Hunter was so happy to get to take home!</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/Read More... Camey Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:41:03 +0100 Vacations Family http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/thanksgiving-papas-house.html <p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSC08188 - Copy.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>This year we drove to Papa and Rhonda's house for Thanksgiving. The kids were good on the long, boring drive to Houston. They played on our ipads occasionally.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSC08202.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>We had a nice visit and it was so good to see my dad in person. Wish I could just zap myself there more often.</p><br/><p>The children had fun talking to PapRead More... Camey Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:12:15 +0100 Vacations Family http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/mothers-day-.html <p>On Mother's Day we woke up to sunshine, wind and frigid temps! We headed out to the coast so my children could see the ocean and the beach for the first time ever. I wish we would have gone the day before even though it was overcast and rainy. The wind and the cold were too much. We enjoyed ourselves and did have a good time but I so wish the weather would have been a bit nicer for their first trip. I had big plans to sit in the sand and dig with Hailey. It didn't seem to affect Hunter much bRead More... Camey Tue, 18 May 2010 22:37:21 +0100 Vacations Family http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/the-boston-trip.html <p>We ventured to Boston, MA to see Brady's sister Kelsey graduate from college May 6-10th. Yeah Kelsey!</p><br/><p>**** This is a VERY LONG JOURNAL ENTRY **** </p><br/><p>The morning of our Thursday depart I wound up taking Hailey in to see a doctor. She wasn't feeling well on Wednesday and was running a fever by the night. Her doctor and other pediatric doctors were super full so the family doctor on the other wing saw her after I insisted she be seen. He diagnosed her with it being viral, some bronchRead More... Camey Tue, 18 May 2010 17:57:49 +0100 Vacations Family http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/thanksgiving-in-santa-fe-new-mexico.html <p>We drove to Santa Fe, New Mexico to spend Thanksgiving with Brady's family. They rented a house there for fun. It was a beautiful house in a nice spot. Our children loved climbing the hill across the street and playing with family the most. We took many walks, visited the square, went sight-seeing, ate a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, played in the snow and drove to Bandelier National Park to see some caves. This was a major highlight for Hailey. She loves exploring.</p><br/><p>I took some photosRead More... Camey Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:15:07 +0100 Vacations Family http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/friday-july-31-headed-home.html <p>We returned our rental vehicle and made our way to the busy SLC airport. I love how small our airport is here. You are in an out in a reasonable amount of time. Love that.&nbsp; The children first busied themselves by thoroughly reading the safety precautions booklet. Hunter fell asleep during takeoff. He was already exhausted. Hailey busied herself with her bag of activities and of course going to the restroom twice. I like to fly because of the convenience factor but the whole flying afterRead More... Camey Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:32:00 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/thursday-july-30-onward-to-salt-lake-city.html <p>Our flight left the next morning and it was getting late. We decided to keep driving to SLC instead of stopping somewhere for the night and then getting up early to continue the drive. I wish we could have stayed at my brother's home in Idaho Falls and hang out with him some more but we were pressed for time. We did stop and let the children exercise for a bit but they pretty much kept getting on each others nerves until they fell asleep. Hunter was more vocal about it than Hailey. She would Read More... Camey Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:42:47 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/thursday-july-30-the-mountaintop-pullover.html <p>We continued our drive through the pretty land, when the noise level from Hailey and Hunter was annoying both Brady and I. Their car seats were next to each other. Hailey had enough of Hunter bugging her every other minute. They were both becoming restless and had eaten snack after snack. We arrived in this area called Swan Valley. There were so many grand log cabin homes among all this farm land nestled by a river. Brady pulled off the road into a farm road. It was just wide enough for one cRead More... Camey Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:42:22 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/thursday-july-30-departure-day-continued.html <p>We continued making our way out of Yellowstone and got caught in some lovely construction traffic for a bit. At times it wasn't so scenic and quite dusty. We did see an Eagle flying by but our picture was blurry as we were moving and couldn't stop at the time. Hailey enjoyed riding in the car with her cousins though. I am glad she was able to play and get to know them better. I am sure 3 yappy girls in the car drove my brother insane but they loved it. Thanks for having her!</p><br/><p><img src="Read More... Camey Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:57:59 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/thursday-july-30-departure-day-in-yellowstone.html <p>After getting ready and packing up the car, Brady, the kids and I went down to the area below our cabins. Brady had a feeling that if we were quiet enough we might see something. Sure enough a mommy deer and her baby crossed through the clearing. So cute to see the baby with the spots!</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/A6363.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>We checked out of Canyon Lodge, ate breakfast and then walked over to the gift shop and stores. Hailey found me a dragonfRead More... Camey Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:16:20 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-later-that-evening.html <p>We decided to drive back to Old Faithful to have dinner in the lodge and so that Brady could check on his business.&nbsp; Cell phone service inside Yellowstone is limited and only the larger areas have reception. As we started nearing our destination, his phone started going off like crazy. So many messages were coming in and it was beeping away. We got there just as they were shutting things down but we quickly grabbed some food and sat down. We were also kinda in a rush because one of the rRead More... Camey Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:13:36 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-awesome-foggy-area.html <p>We arrived at this location right at sunset. The remaining sun shining on the pools of water and on people's faces was beautiful. Some water spots even looked like they were made up of gold. The hot water splashing into the river below was also fascinating to watch. The river on one side looked like a pretty fishing and picnic spot too.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSC02488.JPG" alt="" /><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSC02492.JPG" alt="Read More... Camey Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:37:24 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-artist-pots.html <p>This area started off on a long hike through the trees on a dirt path and then turned into a pathway up a pretty steep incline. Hunter was put in the stroller for this one and Brady had the pleasure of lugging him up the ramp and steps for a bit. The view at the top was spectacular and those bubbling pots were fun to look at and photograph. One bubbling pot was thick and the other blew thinner bloops of clay looking stuff.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSC02473.Read More... Camey Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:03:04 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-steamboat.html <p>On the opposite side of Pinwheel was Steamboat. I would love to witness this one erupting in person. When it erupts, it can rocket 90-120 meters in the air of scalding water and is supposed to be two to three times the average height of Old Faithful. It was blowing steam and gurgling a little when we visited. Jennifer and I were hoping that we could make this one go off too. This area had more pine trees and was a beautiful walk.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSRead More... Camey Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:24:39 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-pinwheel.html <p>Pinwheel was a really large site that required a lot of walking to see the areas. Hunter was napping so I opted to stay behind. Jennifer and Kimber hung out with me until he woke up and then we went on our trek. I wish I would have brought the stroller along on this one because I had no idea it would have covered so many areas. Carrying a waking up child for a bit gets tiresome but I lived.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/PinWheelPanorama-header.jpg" alt="" /></pRead More... Camey Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:37:24 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-animals-in-the-distance-and-lovely-views.html <p>As we were driving, a grizzly bear was spotted on a faraway hillside grazing. Wish he would have been closer to capture a better shot. Cool no less.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_6148.JPG" alt="" /><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_6151.JPG" alt="" /><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/DSC02399.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>Wildflowers were abundant in Yellowstone. I really should have taken more pictures of them. They make Read More... Camey Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:15:45 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-visitors-center-mammoth.html <p>We decided to picnic and headed towards the Visitor's Center area in Mammoth. There were some elk just hanging out in the lawn grazing and resting. It was fun for Hailey to get out and walk over and see them. You have to observe the distance rule. Hailey just didn't quite get it that you couldn't just go up to one and feed it. She wanted too real bad but seeing them this close was very cool. The visitor's center was good too. They had lots of animals on display. Hunter liked that. They had a Read More... Camey Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:12:40 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-mammoth.html <p>This next area reminded us all of Ice Age. It definitely looked like snow and ice. I am sure viewing this place in the winter isn't as spectacular either. You wouldn't be able to see the contrast of color! It was overcast in the distance and made the area look even better. It is also one of my favorite Yellowstone spots.</p><br/><p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_6072.JPG" alt="" /><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_6087.JPG" alt="" /><img src="httRead More... Camey Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:24:52 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-animals-along-the-way.html <p><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_6025.JPG" alt="" /><img src="http://www.cameytucker.com/images/myblog/63/IMG_6039.JPG" alt="" /></p><br/><p>This one was in velvet. We were coming down the mountain and it blended into the scenery. We stopped briefly but needed to keep going because it wasn't such a good place to stop. Brady and I also spied something laying on a flat rock as we were rounding one curve. I think it might have been a fox. Wish we could have stopped to see.&nRead More... Camey Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:05:07 +0100 Vacations http://www.cameytucker.com/cameys-blog-mainmenu-31/wednesday-july-29-day-two-of-yellowstone-waterfalls.html <p>I woke up at 6:30 in the morning to Hunter pulling on my hair. This has always been a calming thing for him since he was a baby. I have a love/hate relationship with it depending on how tired I am. I couldn't go back to sleep so I just got up and took a shower. Since it was still way to early, I opened up the lodge information book and read all the details. Brady woke up at one point and found me sitting in the chair across the room reading. I think it shocked him. Shortly after, we all got uRead More... Camey Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:46:38 +0100 Vacations