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!

Random Photos

After 9 years Lance was finally able to get the Karmann Ghia up and running. He participated in three different car shows this summer and really enjoyed it.

Tiiiiiiiimber!

 

More Summer Fun

Lance was so thoughtful and took Cora to her sleep study for me. It actually took quite a while to get all the wires placed on her but she did such a great job and cooperated really well. I won't get the results for a few more months.

I was unable to go on our annual friends camping trip with Ramos', Roe's, Frazier's, and Gene's, but I was able to make it to the lake day. Five hours swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, eating, and chatting away. Gosh, I love summer!

The kids caught a ton of huge snails at the lake and most of them were still alive. We took them home where they came out of their shells which the kids thought was pretty cool.

Motocross at the fair!

Silverwood time!

Lane and I going on the scary wooden roller coaster. I don't know why I listen when he asks me to go with him; this ride is so old and rickety and it about throws my neck out every time.

Lance is such a good missionary and asked our funeral director, Stephanie, if she'd like to come with us to the Moses Lake Temple open house. Doing funerals she is familiar with a lot of different religions and jumped at the chance to see the inside of one of our beautiful temples. We went at just the right time because two days later our area was badly hit with wildfires and the interstate was closed down for a while.

Goodbye Braces

As soon as we got home from our Twin Falls trip, Kimball got his braces and palate expanders off after 20 months.

Ringing the gong.

He chose to celebrate with ice cream and I was more than happy to oblige. Having braces and a mouth full of appliances isn't easy but he did an awesome job. Look at that amazing smile, what a handsome kid!