Idaho Life

7.20-7.23

Right after swimming lessons on Tuesday, the kids and I hopped in the car and drove up to my parents. It was a little last minute, but Brother Chaud and family were coming for a visit, and I was not about to miss out on that party.

As always we had such a good time...

{Campfire}

My kiddos know that Papa's house = Smores every evening.

It has gotten so bad that the last time Lex and I came it was too cold to sit outside, so my dad got a torch out and he and Lex roasted their marshmallows over the kitchen table. I was not too thrilled with that idea, so I am glad this time it was plenty warm and so so pretty outside.

This visit, Papa had a new treat in store. Banana Boats.

Banana. chocolate. marshmallow. nuts. graham cracker.

They were mighty yummy.

{the gardens}

Papa grows the best garden around. 

And he should. He has a greenhouse the size of our first home.

Raspberries aren't quite ready, but the strawberries were a hit!

We'll be back for that raspberry jam in the fall though.

{the waterfall}

My parents home backs right up against National Forest

which makes me a little nervous about my kids playing outside with all that wildlife.

It doesn't help that my dad built a ginormous water source for them either. :)

This time I was especially squeamish, because they have had a bear visit a few times at night leaving marks all over their windows, digging in trash, and destroying a bird feeder. Yikes!

Good thing my pops was packing. If you know what I mean. 

{Besties}

Lexi & Kaylee

These two are inseparable.

The last night we hit up the hot pools and the girls were ecstatic to show off their matching suits.

What can I say? They got style.

Aunt Ciara & Baby Gretta

I love how much my baby sister adores my baby girl.

I am pretty sure my baby girl adores that baby sister just as much.

So sweet.

{Sisters}

Love my sisters. Every one of them.

We sure missed you Rochelle and Derrick. December?