Little Vacation

We went to Logan, Utah, this last weekend for a Friend Reunion. We got together with 5 of Kory's friends from High School and their families. We had a great time. It was a short vacation in preps for the big one in August.

We stayed at the Hampton Inn (which was expensive enough to only do once a year) but really enjoyed its comfy beds and breakfast in the morning.

We left Boise at 6 a.m. and drove to Logan to get there in time for Lunch with the Friends. We let the kids play at the park and then we all went to a small zoo just off the park featuring many birds and other animals you would find in Utah.

McKay playing soccer with one of his new found friends at the picnic.

That night we had one of our friend's relatives babysit most of the kids and we adults went out and ate at a fancy restaurant (another once a year places) called the Coppermill in Logan. We ate good food and said our goodbyes till the next 5-10 years when we will most likely get together again.

On Sunday driving home, we thought we would drive and see the waterfalls in Twin Falls, Idaho and search for the Temple newly being built. We enjoyed the waterfalls but unfortunately could not find the Temple.

Pioneer Celebration

We went to our Ward's playgroup last week at the church and made fruit loop neclaces and played ball in the gym.

Some of the ladies who came to playgroup.

McKay and his friend Tyler showing off their neclaces.

Here we are at the pioneer celebration our Stake had last Saturday. We went to a pancake breakfast and then they had a primary children's parade. This was the closest pioneer outfit we could come up with at short notice.

Here is McKay riding his bike in the parade. We were the last ones in line.

The group of children in the parade, we are at the end.

You can see my tummy starting to stick our a bit.

After the parade, we went into the church and they had prepardness safety booths were each ward participated. We learned about food storage, 72-hour kits, water filters, and first aid kits. Our ward did a child safety booth where the police came and took pictures of each child and had them fingerprinted in case they become stollen. It was really neat.

That night, the Stake put on a musical fireside about the pioneers. I sang in the choir and played my flute as a solo of "Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" and a duet with a cello "Come follow Me." At least I am keeping my flute playing up.

Fourth of July Weekend

We went over the Jared and Michelle's for the 4th of July for a BBQ and swimming. However, a big thunderstorm came through and knocked the power out. It delayed dinner a bit in by the time we were half way cooking the power came back on. We had a great meal but had to wait more to go swimming because of the rain and wind. Finally around 8 or 9 p.m. it was clear enough to go out. It was great because even though it was a bit chilly with the wind and no sun, we were able to watch fireworks in the air all around us while we were swimming.

Playing Phase 10 waiting for the power to come on and the rain to stop.

McKay loves jumping on the trampoline at Chase's house.

Cleaning the pool.

We bought McKay some floating outfit and arm floaties so he could be in the water a little bit better and stay warmer.

Chase enjoying everything from the safe steps.

McKay got so good with floating he was going all over the pool by himself.

Playing volleyball. Because of the deep end, Kory and Jared had to sit on floaties in order to play and hit the ball.

Playing volleyball with Shamo.