Monday, November 30, 2009

Giant Train in Douglas Wyoming


During the Thanksgiving holiday we took a little trip to see the home of the Jackelope in Douglas, Wyoming. While there we discovered a Train Museum. Can you believe the size of this steam train Tyler is standing by? Crazy Ay?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

History of Register Cliff


This cliff is on the North Platte River near Guernsey Wyoming. If you click on the photo, it will explain the history. Thousands of names have been carved here by pioneers.

Pioneer Name From The Past


Register Cliff on the North Platte River near Guernsey Wyoming.

History Wagon Ruts


These ruts are just outside of Guernsey Wyoming near the North Platte River (the same river that runs by our house 140 miles to the northwest of here).

Pioneer Heritage


Ruts cut in stone by wagons heading west. Our ancestors traveled through this area ( Mortenson side of the family Diedrick Mortenson and on Sheilas side Milo Andrus).

Wagon Ruts Cut Through Rock

More Wagon Ruts on the Oregon/Pioneer Trail near Guernsey, Wyoming.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Most Current Work of Art


Julia brought this piece of artwork home today. She said it took two days to complete. (Age 9 and in the fourth grade).