IDAHO

We haven't been to Idaho in a couple years, for various reasons...but we thought it was about time. Especially since my brother recently moved there as well. We had such a great time, we almost didn't want to come home...

Day #1

We headed up on Sunday, and went out to Uncle Brady's and Aunt Erika's new house for a BBQ! When Anni walked in the door, the first thing she saw was Aunt Taylor's little doggy "Mo". She walked right up to him and said, "ruff, ruff". Up until this point I had no idea she could say "ruff ruff", or that she knew what sound a dog made.  It was pretty cute. She followed poor little Mo around all night tormenting playing with him.



The stare down...




We also go to roast marshmallows in the fire pit. This was Anni's first camp fire.





Cowboy Crew...showing us all how it's done!


Day #2

Rexburg has grown and changed so much in the last few years. We had to go check out the new splash park, right by the carousel in the City Park.  It was so awesome. The girls had so much fun!



















In between splashing...we took a small break and Grandma treated everyone to a Carousel ride!
(Reese & Kennedy)


Anni was a little upset that she couldn't take her bag of chips on the ride.


(Erika & Sydney)


(Crew)


Later that night we headed back out to Uncle Brady's for another BBQ and more play time in their awesome back yard.

Daddy taught Reese how to fly her first kite. She was a pro!






Uncle Brady taught her how to use a blow dart gun.


These two cute cousin's spent a lot of time rolling around in the grass.


And these two little cousins, mere weeks apart in age, had a great little chat...even though neither one of them can "really" talk.










These girls all love their grandma!!


We also had a fun "movie" night. Reese was so excited that she got to stay up past dark.








This was our magnificent veiw of the moon as the sun was setting. There is nothing quite like an Idaho summer evening! Laying on the grass with the smell of crisp country air...it's almost healing.


Day #3

No trip to Idaho is complete with out a canoe ride with Grandpa...so we had to visit the lake.
(Reese, Kennedy & Grandpa)


Off they go! Don't fall out!


Anni played on the beach all day. She seemed to like the sand a little better than she did in San Diego.

She and daddy sharing a treat while they dryed off. Cookie, then BBQ chip...cookie...then BBQ chip...Yum!


Day #4...Independence Day!!

We started out the days festivities at the Rexburg 4th of July parade!

Cousin's excited for the parade!


Reese and Anni didn't last very long. It was their first parade and I think they may take after their mom when it comes to parades...not very big fans. They took over Grandma's chair in the shade.


After the parade and lunch, we headed home for some naps...in preparation for a late night of fireworks in Idaho Falls.

Every year Melaleuca puts on the biggest firework show in downtown Idaho Falls. It's the largest firework show west of the Mississippi. Reese was so excited that she got to stay up late to watch the show. Grandma was nice enough to stay home with the babies, so we could all go.

Erika's sister Taylor and Rachel were also in town, so we had a blast hanging out at the park while we waited for the big show. Aunt Rachel brought so many fun things for the kids to play with.

The bubbles were a big hit!









Uncle Brady helping Levi with the bubble gun.


Aunt Rachel and Crew.








This is what Granpa did to pass the time...he was nice enough to go down early in the day to save our spot.


The kids having fun with all the "glow" stuff that Aunt Rachel brought for everyone.








None of my pictures of the fireworks really turned out...but it was an awesome show. We didn't get home until almost midnight. Reese crashed in the car, but had the time of her life.

We had the greatest time in Idaho and can't wait to visit again soon! Thanks Grandpa, Grandma, Brady, Erika, Crew, Kennedy, Sydney, and all of Erika's family that shared our good time. We Love you all!