WE MADE IT!!! Yes, we made it to Yellowstone and it was worth the drive!!!!
We got up early Sunday morning to try to make it to the East Entrance before it closed. Because of avalanches, the east gate was only open from 8pm to 10am. As the sun melts the snow during the day, it causes avalanches especially along that particular road. We had heard that the park service closes the gate at 10am sharp and even if you are next in line to enter,you will be turned away at 10am. We had also heard to plan on a 1 1/2 hour drive from Cody, which was 50 miles away. We made it in plenty of time. As you can see from the pictures, Karis is still in her pj's but she has on her cowboy boots!! Cowboy boots go with everything!!!
As we drove down the East Entrance road, we saw the Yellowstone Lake. It was still frozen and beautiful with the mountains behind it.
Our campground was on the East Entrance Road, so we were able to get our camper set up and got out to see some of the sites as soon as we could. It was a beautiful day and we couldn't wait to see the park and some wildlife. One of the first animals we saw was this moose, grazing beside the road. Here is Jordan trying to get as close as possible to get a great shot.
Here is Mr. Buffalo walking down the road.
We went toward the geyser and Old Faithful area, otherwise known as the Lower Loop. This is where, of course, the geysers were and also these really beautiful pools. They were so colorful and steaming hot. 
Old Faithful Inn was built in 1901. The structure was huge. It is the largest log structure in the US. I would love to go back one day and stay a night there, or many nights.
We enjoyed checking out the architecture. Chris just kicked back to take it all in, in the great rocking chairs.
This is one of the Old Yellow Tour buses. I think they are from the 1960's. Cute.
Old Faithful, faithfully spewing.
Karis had to get a closer look of the geyser too.
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