Monday, August 17, 2009

Hyattville

Ryan and I drove to Hyattville, Wyoming this last weekend for the Dunlop Family Reunion. Ryan's parents own a cabin in Hyattville which is in the northern part of Wyoming. It is sort of in the middle of nowhere and has a population of about 60 people. We really love it though, it is so nice to get out of the city and be in nature where it is peaceful and quite and a day actually feels like a day. We met up with Ryan's Grandparents, Aunt and Uncle (Barb and Bert), Bert's brother Leo, Ryan's parents and his brother Sean. It was lots of fun seeing everyone and catching up. We wish that we could have spent more time with the family, but Ryan had to get back for work today.

The old barn
The family
Leo

Ryan with his dad and brother



All the guys worked so hard for hours and hours making a dam in the backyard river. They did an awesome job and now we are going to have a great swimming/fishing spot for years to come. Ryan and Sean have the "Thanksgiving Plunge" tradition where they jump in the freezing cold water every year. So now they have the perfect place to do it. They are CRAZY!


The dam turned out really nice and made a great little waterfall. It really enhanced the sound of the river, making the peacefulness of Hyattville that much better.
Ryan's dad scared the heck out of everyone when he threw an M-80 into the river. It sounded like a bomb went off and made all of us jump. I snapped this pic right after my heart jumped out of my chest.
Grandpa DunlopSaturday was cold and it rained most of the day, but we still had lots of fun

Bert made some awesome smoked ribs for us with his "Green Egg", Ryan is dying to get one.

Barb and Bert celebrated their wedding anniversary on Saturday, Congrats!

me n' ruger

All the dogs loved Grandma Dunlop
Sammy
Cheyenne
Ceasar
Ryan's parents are so nice, they gave us their old camper! We stayed in it on the trip, it is really nice and in great condition. We are so excited to take it out camping! Some pictures I took on a trip to Hyattville last year


1 comment:

  1. Hi--I am friends of Brian and Shelly. We met when they lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When I talked to Brian today, he told me about your blog. I LOVE your pictures. I am so glad you and Ryan are so happy. You are such a good-looking couple, when you have children they are going to be BEAUTIFUL! The cabin looks like such a wonderful place. So peaceful...it must have been great to get away from the city and spend time with family (ok, some crazy family members who threw an M-80 into the water and scared the living daylights out of you).
    This is such a wonderful, happy time of life for you--enjoy!
    Sue Pompea

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