September Happenings

Kimball and Lance were able to go to 3-4 Indian's games and they really enjoy the man time together.

In September Charity came to live with us! She's here working at ICCU and just trying to figure out what she wants to do in her life. She's still working toward a mission but really enjoying being involved with the YSA ward, going on splits with the missionaries several times a week, and dating anybody that asks her. The first week she was here her and I went to the Martina McBride concert at the fair. It was such an amazing show! It has been fun having Charity here so far. Cora especially loves having a girl in the house to do hair and nails together.

While doing yard work Cora found a huge slug and decided to keep her. She made her a little home and named her Luna. Luna didn't last long.

Kimball is in 6th grade this year and had to figure out how to work the lockers. He's small enough he fits inside, haha.

The final day of summer always needs to end with ice cream. 

First day of school! Kimball is in 6th grade, Cora in 4th, and Ezra in 1st.

Cora is such a pretty girl!

More girl time with Charity

Ezra chose to do cross country this year and so far he is neailing it. This was his first meet and he came in second place!

Soaking with Charity.

For conference a friend made us cinnamon rolls, we played conference bingo, and I made some exercise activities to combat the wiggles.

 

Glamping at Copper Falls

Due to work and other obligations, Lance was unable to come with the kids and I on any of our summer trips. No hiking or swimming or visiting family in Twin. We were definitely missing him and you could tell each of us were starving for his company. I found a little cabin to rent in northern Idaho at Ruby Ridge that was right on the water at Copper Falls. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

We all stayed up late playing games and eating junk food, we really just enjoyed everybody's company which was so badly needed. During the day we hiked to Copper Falls and explored around it. We found a tame warty toad that wasn't one bit scared of us and swam in the river right by the cabin. We were literally one mile from the Canadian border so we drove there to put one foot in ID and one foot in Canada - being in two places at once. (For some reason those pictures aren't loading right). This trip was just what everyone needed. A time to disconnect from the world, isolate ourselves as a family, and simply enjoy being together. It will definitely be annual tradition for sure. 

There are no words adequate to describe how beautiful the scenery and the view was. Just absolutely breathtaking!