Idaho

The kids and I went to Idaho for 2 weeks this summer. It was so much fun and of course we were always busy. We got to see everyone and enjoy the Mud Lake fair. That is always fun. Time goes by too fast when we are there. I love visiting because it seems like all the wordly things in my life are gone and it is simple- Family, friends, fun, and lots of talking!

My sister-in-law took some wonderful pictures of Rachel. This is one of them that we liked. We had a reunion in Justin's backyard. We had some nice weather and enjoyed a night of camping.

It got hot in the afternoon, so all the kids loaded up in the back of the pick-up and Justin drove them down to the lake.

Lilly and Rachel enjoyed getting to know each other. They are about 3 wks apart.

another shot of Lilly and Rachel

Brothers showing off their sisters. Rachel, Russell, Kendall, Lilly, Curtis

of course we took pictures in similar outfits. It was so much fun!

I got to spend the afternoon we my classmates and see their kids. Thanks Kellie for getting us all together. It is always a fun thing.

Russell really wanted to ride a sheep in the rodeo but they had a weight limit and so he had to settle for a cowhide ride. He really enjoyed it and he wants to do it again.

Of course we made many stops at Grandma and Grandpa 2's house. The boys like to go on a 4-wheeler ride to see them so they can get a cookie.

Isaac is a Grandpa's boy and loved to ride on the motorcycle or 4-wheeler with Grandpa.

Grandma and Curtis on the 4-wheeler

Rachel loved Grandpa also. She would babble to him when he would talk to her. One night Grandpa got her smiling big. I was jealous because she wouldn't do it for me.

Isaac found things to do at Grandma's house like climbing in her washing machine. Russell and Curtis had fun spending the night at different cousin's houses. We all had a great time and went home exhausted but we can't wait to go back. (Isaac ask all the time and wants to go while his brothers are at school)