The Duncan Family: yellowstone national park

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

yellowstone national park

Clay, my Dad, brother and dear friend Phil hiked Yellowstone National Park for a week. They had a great "Man" trip!

6 comments:

Jess said...: What an awesome trip!! You and Clay are ALWAYS doing something fun!! Great pictures and it looks like they had great weather the whole time!; Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: Those are some manly men! Looks like a real adventure!; Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Aliaga Family said...: That looks like so much fun...maybe you and Kelly can join them when the kids get a little older :); Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Anonymous said...: G-Pa and I knew they would have a
great time, even sighted a Grizzly!
We got to meet Phil, a really nice
guy......They all look real true
mountain men!
Luv G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Tuesday, July 22, 2008
NesrstaFamily said...: The pictures look gorgeous! Good pics and I love the one of Clay holding a drawing in front of the park sign...priceless!; Thursday, July 24, 2008
Ray, Jayme, Caeleb, Alaura & Hailey said...: It looks like they are having a great time! I am jealous! it is goregous there! That would be AWESOME!; Saturday, July 26, 2008

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Marine Wife