Special Moments in Oregon

From swinging in the tire, to roasting marshmellows in dad's firepit, to even riding horses in the front yard! Then to top it off...my sister-in-law and I took a mom timeout to do a session at the Boise temple! The perfect combination of activities to bring peace and joy!

Home for the 4th of July!

At the Butler's for homemade strawberry icecream!


Unfortunately, Grandma ended up with a broken hip and in the hospital on the 4th! We've been taking shifts to be with her at the hospital this week. Love you Grandma!

Our favorite tradition...to watch fireworks at DonnaClair and Bill's house.

We're Home! Vale's Pool to Mechanical Bull!

Visit at the Rodeo and Suicide Race

I ran the 5k and Kids all ran the Fun 1 miler race! I was amazed and proud at how fast they were!

My brother's dental office had a float this year in the paradee. I drove the truck pulling the float, Missy and Janson threw candy and sprayed people with water guns, and Chambray followed down the street doing back and fronthand springs! My brother followed behind handing out toothbrushes. Dad was in charge of paradee and said this year was a huge turnout. LOVED it!

We all rode the mechanical bull... So fun. Check out mom's face! Ruston only lasted about 30 seconds before he broke his thumb!

Fiesta Birthday Celebration

 
 
 
When we got here Mom and Dad took us out to dinner to the fam's favorite Mexican restaurant to celebrate mine and Chammy's birthdays. OLE!

White Water Rafting

This was probably the most fun I've had since the Harley ride through the redwoods. My cousin Cheri invited me on a rafting trip down the Payette river. I was honestly surprised how much fun this is! Her boyfriend knew the river well, and as our experienced guide, he helped me feel completely safe. He just told us when to paddle through the waves and when to relax and enjoy the ride. We talked about how this was kind of like life, right?! You just drift along for a while, then things speed up and you have to gear up and prepare for the rapids. The scenery was breathtaking! It was touching to spend time with Brentan and Cheri again, and I was so impressed by their men! I still see Brentan in my mind as 14, but she has really grown into an amazing woman and mom. This was one of those picture perfect days that I will always carry in my heart and mind.