Someone is 8!

Celeste asked for a Lego themed birthday party this year and we had so much fun!!

Some of the decorations...

We made picture frames...

Ate Lego pizza...

Busted a pinata that *kinda* looked like a Lego...

But no one really cares what a pinata looks like, do they...

I love that Celeste has such sweet friends to help her celebrate!!

It's About Dang Time!

One of the quintessential summer activities for Boise residents is to float the Boise River. Despite the fact that we have lived here for over a decade, I had yet to experience it.

So, I took the girls on a Saturday and we got 'er done! 

Now I feel like an official resident.

First Days of School 2018!

Chase is starting 5th grade...

Celeste starts 2nd grade...

and Ava is beginning 8th grade...

Waterton International Peace Park

Our kids were itching to travel out of the country, so we included Canada as part of our travels this summer. We spent a few days at Waterton International Peace Park and...WOW!

The beautiful scenery after a hail storm...

Our cute lodge...

Cameron Falls...

The Swiss-Chalet inspired Prince of Wales Hotel...

Playing in the freezing cold lake...

At the "Townsite" eating Big Scoop ice cream...

We took a boat ride all around Waterton Lake...it was definitely a highlight and a BEAUTIFUL day!

The international boundary is that swath between the trees...

I mean😍 ...

Standing at the U.S. side of Waterton Lake looking toward Canada...

Check out this cool geological rock formation...

And as we were heading out of Canada back to the U.S., we finally saw a BEAR lunching on some berries! 

 You are gorgeous, Canada!!