Summer in Idaho!!

 Our summer started out great as we prepared for our cross country drive. It was smooth sailings, our only stops were for gas and one for Kamry throwing up because we gave her an access of Sun Chips and Fruit snacks. However, it was worth it because the kids did amazing I was shocked by how well they were able to do on such a looooong car ride. Mike drove most of the way, but he did let me drive for about 20 minutes. His eyes were tired and needed a rest. I guess they stopped hurting after I started driving (I think I make him nervous).

Our first couple of days was spent in Pocatello with Dad Williams and Mike's brother Scott and his wife and family. We also got to spend some time with out good friends the Davis. We can never have too much Davis time.

Grandpa and Kamry at Grandma Baker Funeral. 

 
 While visiting we found out that Mike's Grandmother had past away. We knew it was going to happen soon and we felt fortunate enough to be here and to see family and attend the funeral. It was a nice service and Grandma Baker was quite the woman. I had the chance to meet and talk with her one several occasions, she was a loving and caring mother and grandmother she will be missed.

The Grandsons as the pallbearers.

                                                                                  

While we were visiting with Scott and Bridgette we had a blast. The kids woke up early every morning and played and played. The mostly loved roping the wooden steer Grandpa Williams had built for roping practice. The roped each other as well, of course. All in all everyone got a long and we were also able to go to Scout mountain a Pocatello must. We celebrated the July birthdays (Kamry, Sam, and Kate). played games and just really enjoyed being together as a family. We are so blessed with awesome older cousins who let Carter and Kamry play and they also teach them how to act and behave. Carter looks up to his older cousins so much and wants to do everything they do.

Here are some more pictures of our adventures in Pocatello. We were able to go rock climbing with the Davis' and horse back riding with Grandpa Williams, two of our favorite past time with two of our favorite families. 

One last Ride on Poco:(

FOUTH OF JULY!!

Fourth of July in Idaho Falls is something I look forward to, and I was happy my whole family could be together to celebrate together. It was an awesome fourth. Mike and my dad were able to wake up early and go golfing. Then they met us at the parade and we enjoyed some family time. After the parade we had a BBQ at Melissa's house and played water kickball and swam in her nice big pool! We were planning on going to Redfish Lake the day after the fourth so we decided to have fireworks at my parents and it was so nice and relaxing. Kamry disliked the screamers and poppers, but loved the sparklers. 

 Redfish Lake! What a trip we had a great time and couldn't ask for a better time. We paddle boarded, played on the beach, went to the hot springs, snorkeled, boated, hiked, played cards and so much more!! We love being with family!

Our Final Act to our superb vacation was the Rigby Triathlon that we were able to do with Ryan and Caitlin. It was so much fun. Mike did awesome he got third over all. I was able to finish fifth in my age group and I was happy with that. It was a great vacation and the journey home was about as uneventful as the way out. Mike did let me drive about 4 hours this time which was great.