We got to go to the Bates Lodge in Idaho again this year. Our kids really look forward to this trip, and we have a great time with family. Here are some pictures.
We also hit Yellowstone while we were there. Most of the Park was shut down due to a big fire, but we still got to see Old Faithful and some beautiful waterfalls.
Hunter earned his first scouting badge...the Junior Ranger at Yellowstone. He was very proud.
This was where we saw elk and coyote. We drove a little farther and spotted two bald eagles. It was a fun trip.
On the way back to the lodge, we saw a diesel trailer with a big sign that said, "Free Potatoes, Take 'em all!" So the boys climbed in and we brought home some delicious Idaho spuds. Here they are in the potato trailer.
Back to the lodge, and time to use our good weather. We were forcasted snow for the next day, so we spend the whole day outside. Hiking...
Relaxing...
Playing on the four wheeler...
We even piled in the truck and drove down the dirt road to the creek. Fun with water and rocks!
And over the bridge...
Back to the Lodge.
The cousins
Miss T playing kickball. She kept dribbling the ball instead of kicking it. I just wish she would have done that during soccer season!
Time for our campfire! And s'mores.
Snowed In! The weatherman was right (for once), and we had snow in September at the Lodge. We were SO glad that we had so much fun outside the day before. So we hung out inside.
Games, homework, toys, reading, and movies in the basement. So much fun!
Yes, sweet girl. That is snow.
The snow stopped, and we attempted one last hike and ATV ride. But it was VERY cold. The kids didn't want to do that again (and neither did we).
Goodbye until next year, Bates Lodge!
Here's our oldest's first Choir Concert. They sang their little hearts out. It was awesome. Nana and Papa joined us for the fun. It's inspiring to see our big guy loving music so much.
And next up...the First Grade Christmas Concert. SO cute. They wore their pajamas and sang some fun songs, including Smashmouth's version of "I'm Gettin Nothin for Christmas" (hence the beanies and sunglasses). So fun to watch.
Or hang out with your mom, that works, too.
Trick-or-treat! We had beautiful weather this year. We visited Nana and Papa, uncle Brett and aunt Janae, as well as many of our friends from our old ward. Trent got stopped and stared at quite a bit...one of our friends even commented. "You know what's scary? How little you look like YOU, and how much you look like Jamie Hyneman!" It was a fun evening for all. We got to bed late, and had way too much sugar. A perfect Halloween.
Relaxing...
Playing on the four wheeler...
Miss T playing kickball. She kept dribbling the ball instead of kicking it. I just wish she would have done that during soccer season!
Snowed In! The weatherman was right (for once), and we had snow in September at the Lodge. We were SO glad that we had so much fun outside the day before. So we hung out inside.
