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!

Scotty!!!

Did anyone else love the American Idol Finale? I thought that it was so much fun (except for LAdy gaga who makes me want to hurl)A friend if mine had an American Idol party at her house so we watched it with a bunch of friends and had a great time. And...it doesn't hurt that Scotty won since I've been voting for him since the beginning- although Lauren is a cutie too!

long hair

One of my friends here in Idaho can't imagine me with long hair and wanted to see some pictures. So, I took a trip down memory lane and found these bad boys! It's been a long time since my hair has been past my shoulders!

Mod Podge

Mod Podge is super popular here in Idaho. Everyone uses it on almost EVERY craft project, so I decided that I would redo Bailey's nightstand with this white gooey stuff and some cute scrapbook paper. Another goal for Celestial University done, and a cute piece of furniture for Bailey!

Celestial University

Our ward Relief Society started the Celetial University program last fall. It is basically a goal program where you choose a major (mine is Interior design) and you have to complete a certain amount of goals per each topic. One of the goals is to make a flower arrangement and use it as a centerpiece. I had a few ladies over and we had fun working on this goal together...


All the fresh flowers


Ashleigh and her "Masterpiece"


One of my finished pieces


My other piece


Sunny Perkins and my mom




Julie and her beautiful flowers


We had a great time and will hopefully all graduate this fall from the Celestial University.