Idaho Falls Trip Aug. 21-28

With Shane working now he can't take tons of time off. So- I decided to be brave and travel to IF with the girls. We were there for a week of fun! The first day we got to help Rena with putting up her bulletin boards and all the fun stuff that teachers do before school starts. Then we went traveling around town for supplies for a three-day camping trip. Also we went to the IF zoo and had a picnic. Bri and Paige loved the animals. We don't have any zoos around us so this was their chance. Unfortunately it was very, very hot!



The next day we packed up and went camping. The girls and Maddie were so excited until we told them that we had to set up the tents and then we could play. After setting up camp we went on a walk along the river, then did some crafting. That night we ate dinner, sang camp songs very loudly, and ate S'mores. In the morning we cooked food, got in the water, had goodies, crafted, had a scavenger hunt and just enjoyed each other. That night we couldn't be very loud because the camp ground was full. The girls were sad about that. They enjoyed Mel (Rena's friend) singing all sorts of songs. When we left on Saturday the weather was getting cool and looked as though it was going to rain. Rena asked Paige if she wanted to go and she said with her stubborn voice "NO!" Rena laughed. Then she expained that we were going back to her house. That made it okay to leave the campsite.








The girls and I had a blast. When it was time for us to go we were sad, especially Brianna. She cried off and on all the way home. The drive was long, but we will do it again. Next time we will stay longer. I now know that if I leave enough food in the fridge for Shane to heat-up he won't die. :)
When we got home daddy had left us a note on the door and said that there were surprises for us hidden in the house. Brianna was happy to come home for the first time ( good job daddy!) Brianna got a Barbie Princess Dress, Paige got a large baby my little pony and I got a case for my serger. Then Brianna wanted to continue looking around for more new things. Daddy got home soon after us from work. We All MISSED HIM! Glad to be back.