Jury Duty

Ada County Courthouse in Boise


I had jury duty this week. Usually I get dismissed so I wasn't too worried until I called the night before and was told that I had to report. When I arrived they took the whole room of people before the judge and attorneys and put you on the spot by asking specific questions. There were 30 people and only 6 chosen, so I knew that I was off the hook...until I heard these words" Juror #1 Melissa Campbell" Suck! This was a two day trial... that was about a vehicle hitting a bicyclist. As nice as it was to have two days away from the kids, it was just as exhausting!

In the end it was a great experience, but hopefully I will not have it for a long time.

All Girls Fiesta

Last nightwe had an All Girls Fiesta for Relief Society- Meaning girls of all ages were invited so Bailey could come to. Since I am 2nd counselor in RS and over the "weeknight meetings" I was in charge of putting this event on. It turned out great with over 125 people, great food, swimming, photos, and tons of fun! It was my first big dinner and I'm really relieved to get it over with.


Here's Bailey with her bowl of cheese


The fun pool, slide and cave


Some of the ladies just hanging out

Freedom Festival

We were able to visit Utah this year for the 4th. Trent had time off work, so we thought "why not" and headed down. This trip we mostly hung out with family since our schedule was pretty full, but we managed to do quite a bit. Our first stop was temple square. I had not been there in about 5 years so it was time to visit...and Bailey enjoyed seeing the temple and all the pretty fountains and pools!








We then had his grandparents Campbells 70th wedding anniversary! Yep, 70 years and still going strong.



The cake had all their children and grandchildrens names- not sure if there was room for all the great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren they have!~



There's Trents name

Later on that evening, Trent's sister Sondra and her kids stayed for a few fireworks and we had a great time- Trents loves that aerial fireworks are now legal in Utah!




The next day my friend Gina from California happened to be in Utah also, so I got to see her brand new adorable twin baby girls!


Then for the 4th we headed to Provo for the freedom parade that was spectacular...it has amazing floats and even the giant cartoon balloons. My favorite(besides all the missionaries from the MTC) were the BYU ones...it sure brought back a lot of great memories being there.


And ended a perfect holiday with a BBQ and fireworks with trent's huge family!


Bailey loved playing with all her cousins and will miss them until we visit again!

God and Country Festival

They have a God and country festival here in Idaho. It is to celebrate the country and our religious freedom. They have it about a week before the 4th of July, and they have bands and music to listen to, and a fireworks show afterwards. A group of friends joined us to hang out for the evening. It's funny because it doesn't get dark here until 10:30, so the fireworks didn't even start until about 11. It was a late night for us, but we had a great time hanging out with friends.


Trent and our friend Kyle


Bailey had a blast playingall night with her friends(She is in the middle) and she loved the fireworks! As we were tucking her into bed that she she said "mom, I had an amazing time tonight) She definitely made my night when she said that,


My parents with Nick
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Two of my BFF's- Ashleigh and Keri


These pictures were taken with my phone, so they didn't turn out very well!

Our Idaho Summer

So besides trying to camp, we have been enjoying the summer here in Idaho with other fun activities. I love that the days get hot, but evenings are always cool. I remember in Fresno even at 11pm it would be in the 90's. Here it is mild. Yesterday was 93 degrees but by evening there were thunder clouds, which turned into a crazy lightening storm with rain and a nice cool breeze.

Our summer so far has included the Cherry Festival in Emmit,evenings and/or morning walks, going to the park, swimming, hitting some garage sales and Bailey getting to ride her little pony again (See last years post for more info on her little pony friend) We are looking forward to more visiting family and the reunions during the next few months.


The irrigation canals are going again.They start in Spring and are full until fall when they stop the water. These canals are everywhere around here- winding throughout cities and subdivisions- that pump water to your sprinkler systems. You don't get monitored on how much water you can use...and its free!


The thunder clouds rolling in last night


Our evening walk



Nick in his little push car with his hat


Bailey on her trike with Trent behind her


On a ride at the Cherry Festival


Nick was too small to ride any rides, so he watched Bailey have all the fun while climbing on the bars!



Bailey being such a good older sister and pushing Nick on the swings


Bailey and her beloved pony friend, Casper

Fun while it lasted

Trent loves camping and has been wanting to go for the last 7 years that we have been married. For some reason, I finally gave in (probably because we are going to a Campbell family camping reunion in August and I needed to practice). Anyways, we had a great time and the kids loved it....until bedtime. Bailey finally went to sleep around 11 and Nick was even harder. He only wanted to be in his own bed. I finally got him to sleep, only for him to wake up SCREAMING about an hour later. There was nothing I could do to calm him down...bottle, rocking him, standing up...nothing. And he was so LOUD that I felt as if we were waking up everyone! So, at 1:00am we left our tent and belongings behind and drove a few hours and got home around 3 am. Trent went back this morning to get all our stuff. Lesson learned- DO NOT CAMP WITH A BABY! I think that I will be finding a hotel in the area of the family reunion.


We started out our fun day with a picnic lunch at Lucky Peak where Bailey put her feet in the sand.


Me and the kiddos


Daddy and kids in with their pants rolled up.


Nick in his carseat on the way to the camp spot.


Trent setting up the tent




We got the kids some toys and treats from the dollar store to keep them busy


Nick sneaking a sip of a soda

YMCA

A few months ago, Trent and I decided to join the YMCA. They are fantastic! They have every class imagineable, a few huge pools, a kiddie pool area complete with waterslides and a lazy river, and the best thing they offer is... childcare! Yes, they watch your kids up to 2 hours while you work out! Score! We have been taking advantage of the cardio and the pool, but I need to take a few classes. They do have a family Zumba that I went to last Satuday and had a blast. They also have a Zumba gold for older people that I am trying to get my mom to go to! Anyways, if you are near a YMCA, you'll have to check it out!

Here's a picture of the pool and waterslides that Bailey and Nick love!