Rexburg trip

Last weekend we went to Rexburg to visit my parentals.  We had a great time just hanging out, playing games, running through the sprinklers, swinging on the hammock, playing miniature golf, and driving up to Yellowstone.  It was quite the busy trip, but it also felt like a very simple and wholesome family vacation. We spent almost the entire Friday with my parents and my sisters family up in Yellowstone.  We had a really nice time, and the kids got a big kick out of seeing buffalo and geysers, but really we did not see very many animals. I was a bit disappointed about the lack of animals, but fortunately my kids did not seem to care and they were enthusiastic about everything we went to look at.  My favorite place to go in Yellowstone is Artist Point in the Yellowstone Canyon.  The highlight of the kids trip was seeing the buffalo.  We really had a nice trip to Yellowstone, but like any type of trip with kids there are bound to be a few hiccups.  The hiccupp of this trip was that Lily had some major bowel issues and we had to change her diaper about 7 times that day.  Poor girl was still a really a good sport, and loved every moment she got to spend outside walking around.  After Yellowstone we spent the rest of the trip hanging out in Rexburg and spending time with our family.  Thanks for a great visit mom and dad!

Memorial Day

We were sick for most of memorial Day weekend.  We did recover enough by Monday however to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.  We continued last years tradition of visiting a Merrill Parks tribute to the military and walking through the flags.  Carson especially liked to read the tags on the flags and see what branch of the military people served in.  After spending a little time at the park we headed off to the Boise foothills to do a little hiking.  Little is the key word here.  The trail we went on was very short, but it did take us to the old prison.  We had a good time exploring the prison and doing the scavenger hunt they have their.  I think the prison made an impression on Carson. On the way home Nate got off the trail to climb on some rocks, and we couldn't get Carson to do it for the longest time until he was thoroughly assured that he could not go to jail for not following the rule of staying on the trail.  Carson is definitely the rule abider at our house.  He frequently asks Nate and I when were driving if we are speeding.  We finished off our Memorial Day by washing the car a activity that the kids always love.  It was a busy day, but we had to make up for all the sick days we had the previous week, so we played hard. 

Mothers Day

I feel so blessed to be a mother.  As I write that I know it sounds cliche, but it is true. It is the greatest blessing and the greatest adventure of my life.  These little monkeys keep me extremely busy, and sometimes the joy gets lost in the chaoss of making dinner, doing laundry, and refereeing sibling fights. But I love being a mother! And I love Mothers Day partly because I get completely spoiled by my husband and partly because it makes me stop and reflect on what a blessing motherhood is and how it has helped me grow as a person.  I sure love my little monkeys. I wouldn't give up my time with them for anything.