Well, we just got back from spending two and a half weeks up in Idaho. It was such a fun summer vacation! It was nice to escape the heat in Phoenix and enjoy the beautiful summer weather up in Idaho and of course we LOVED spending so much time with family.
We drove through Utah on our way up to Idaho so of course we had to stop at Cherry Hill. I have so many fun memories of Cherry Hill when I was growing up so I am determined that my kids will have those same memories. They loved it!
This is serioulsy the sweetest little boy you will ever meet.
Tyler and Logan couldn't get enough of playing in the balls at Hamster Haven. They LOVED it!
We all got our game on with a friendly round of miniature golf.
Once we got up to Idaho we started our fourth of July weekend with the traditional neighborhood firework show.
Here's some of us lighting off some roman candles.
The fourth of July is always so much fun in Idaho Falls. We were glad we were able to be there! Here we all were anxioulsy waiting for the parade to start.
So what did we do at Grandpa's house for the next 2 weeks?
Some bubble time with Grandpa
A lot of picnics in the backyard
A whole lot of popscicles
A little bit of ice cream. Logan was really enjoying his.
Lots and Lots and Lots of time on the swings. They would stay there all day as long as someone was willing to push them.
Carson was as patient as ever with his brothers.
The boys kept wanting to go and visit Grandma up at the cemetery. They still talk about her all the time, especially Tyler. We sure do miss her. Her big headstone is getting put in in a couple of weeks, so we will have to wait until Christmas time to see it.
We all attended church at the good ol' Lincoln 2nd Ward
I love my Tyler!
A whole lot of silly times with the cousins.
A trip to Tauphaus Park
Tyler and I riding the ferris wheel
Smiling for the camera
And what would a trip to Idaho be without a cookout up at Stoddards.
Carson loved the great outdoors of Idaho
Our new bishopric. That's the new bishop sitting there in the middle. Yes, Rick is the new bishop. We love the Lord and we will serve where we are called. We have some exciting and challenging times ahead of us as a family, but we are grateful for the opportunities and blessings of serving in the gospel.
We drove through Utah on our way up to Idaho so of course we had to stop at Cherry Hill. I have so many fun memories of Cherry Hill when I was growing up so I am determined that my kids will have those same memories. They loved it!
Four of the most handsome boys there!
This is serioulsy the sweetest little boy you will ever meet.
Tyler and Logan couldn't get enough of playing in the balls at Hamster Haven. They LOVED it!
We all got our game on with a friendly round of miniature golf.Once we got up to Idaho we started our fourth of July weekend with the traditional neighborhood firework show.
Here's some of us lighting off some roman candles. 
The fourth of July is always so much fun in Idaho Falls. We were glad we were able to be there! Here we all were anxioulsy waiting for the parade to start.So what did we do at Grandpa's house for the next 2 weeks?
Some bubble time with Grandpa
A lot of picnics in the backyard 
A whole lot of popscicles
A little bit of ice cream. Logan was really enjoying his. 
Lots and Lots and Lots of time on the swings. They would stay there all day as long as someone was willing to push them.
Carson was as patient as ever with his brothers. 
The boys kept wanting to go and visit Grandma up at the cemetery. They still talk about her all the time, especially Tyler. We sure do miss her. Her big headstone is getting put in in a couple of weeks, so we will have to wait until Christmas time to see it. 
We all attended church at the good ol' Lincoln 2nd Ward 
I love my Tyler! 
A whole lot of silly times with the cousins. 
A trip to Tauphaus Park
Tyler and I riding the ferris wheel 
Smiling for the camera 
And what would a trip to Idaho be without a cookout up at Stoddards.
Carson loved the great outdoors of IdahoWe tried to enjoy our vacation as much as possible because we knew we were coming home to some exciting new changes in the bishopric of our Phoenix ward.
Our new bishopric. That's the new bishop sitting there in the middle. Yes, Rick is the new bishop. We love the Lord and we will serve where we are called. We have some exciting and challenging times ahead of us as a family, but we are grateful for the opportunities and blessings of serving in the gospel.
9 comments:
Love all of the pictures! Wish I would have been able to spend more time in Idaho. Thanks for posting...love you all!
Collette- ur family is looking so great! What a big new change with Rick being the bishop! If you ever need any help with the boys etc. you know we're not too far away! That's what you get for being such an awesome family! lol ;)
Looks like you had lots of fun in Idaho! I loved all of the pictures--you look great too Farmer :) The pictures of Cherry Hill made me smile & think of the fun we had when all of us girls went there--good times! And WOW--crazy that your hubby is the bishop! Hope all goes well for you guys with what is a crazy, busy schedule I'm sure!
Love the pictures. Wish my family was at the neighborhood firework show. Somehow even when we were young my family never seed to make it down to that party. Food luck with your new calling and hope you don't go crazy. I always complain that YM takes toouch time so I can't imagine what your family time will be like. You guys are amazing!
oh my heck!! I can't believe your husband is the bishop!! Ha ha!! We aren't old enough to be in those callings, are we?!!
Cute pics of the boys. They are so handsome.
Your vacation looked so fun-- as for the bishop thing, all I can think is "Holy crap". I know, I'm not very mature. You guys can do it though, you are one tough mama!
Wow! Ricks the bishop! I am sure he will be great at it too! Your pics of cherry hill brought back some fum memories! Remember when your hubby made me yell "I Love Cherry Hill!!!" How embarrassing! Such a cute family Collette!
Collette,
Your boys are so cute! That is exciting that Tyler started kindergarten. Brigham just started too. Congratulations on Rick being made bishop! That is crazy! Let me know when you come to I.F. next. We should get together.
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