Last summer hurrah in Boise!

I knew I wanted to escape to Boise one more time before school started and once Grain Harvest was in full swing. I had no idea my fabulous sister was planning a trip at the same time! 

We were so busy taking care of our 7 (soon to be 8) little ones that we rarely had time for pictures of ourselves, or for applying makeup, but all was well.  I was so thrilled that we would get a week with our Seattle Superstars!

I felt like it was a rarity that we were ever at my dad's house.  But when we were there Papa Blodgett as there to tackle and hug.

We followed a pretty strict schedule, of getting up going to a splash pad or park, eating lunch, putting babies down to sleep while we shopped, then going swimming, eating dinner, riding bikes, eating popsicles, and going to bed.

Not sure what else you can ask for as a 2-9 year old kid.  With that sort of a schedule, the kids basically lived in their swim suits. I'm so glad I had RaeAnn there to talk to pass the hours away with while the kids lived it up!


James had a pretty good friend at the park. He didn't cry no matter how many times he hit him, and he was always there for a high five.

I'm not sure if there is a more favorite pool to me than the one in my dad's subdivision. It has a huge shallow area with beach entry and sprinklers. The babies stay occupied and save there for hours. The  max depth is 5ft. So the older kids can challenge themselves but get out of trouble if they need to.

Anytime I take a picture Emma asks me to take on of her. I oblige and this is the pose that usually follows.

One of Grace's favorite things to do lately is climb trees. She loves the ones that are a gradual incline that she can just balance beam it up them.

My favorite day may have been our last day. We spent our morning at this quiet, warm, sandy, little spot on the Boise river. I think it's fun to watch their imaginations at work in this setting as opposed to the pool or park.

Macey was so cute. Always holding something. Whether it was a stick or a bag of goldfish.

As usual there was always a debate of who was cooler. My sister or me.  I mean I had a mini van with a movie playing wheverver we went, but RaeAnn would buy yummy treats for us all to share.

I know you're thinking no contest, treats win, but it was debatable.

I was happy we were able to go see the Meridian temple in construction. If Nolan were here, I may have thought about sneaking in to see the inside!

Thanks RaeAnn for having kids close to mine in age, and for making me feel a little more normal in public! Strength in numbers! Also thanks for the trader joes run, and changing my opinion of Zupas forever! I love you poppy! I hope this can be a summer tradition!