We had a couple of fun trips up to Idaho these last couple of weeks. First, we went to Malad to celebrate the 4th with the Alder fam and Todd & Jacki. We arrived just in time to see the tail end of the parade... we were informed that we just about saw the whole thing.. given that the parade was quite short. We spent the day at the Alder ranch, hanging out with each other, Shauna joining us later and then swimming in Jeni's cool new pool. Uncle Jeff had just bought a HUGE trough for Jeni and then he could use it in the fall as an actually trough. Double bonus right? It's a brilliant idea really, in fact, I told Uncle Jeff that I'll be purchasing one for my yard someday. It was the perfect size, height, and you never have to worry about holes... that Uncle Jeff is a thinker! Once it was dark we headed over to watch the Malad fireworks show. We had our very own spot on a private gravel road, where we could see the fireworks perfectly. Nothing beats a small town fireworks show! The next day we just hung out, the boys played on the farm some and I got to spend LOTS of time with little Quinnalee! She is adorable with such a fun personality. It was also fun to see Jeni and Quinn play together. They fell in love with each other and they entertained themselves for hours.
Later in the day, Jay & I headed back to Salt lake. Our good friends Guy & Allison Hill were visiting from Texas and we wanted to spend time with them while they were in town. We hung out with the Hills and Radfords that night and stayed up way too late...but it was definitely worth it. It was fun to see them and see little Brayden again. Thanks for the fun Radfords and Hills!
Sunday Todd, Jacki & Quinn came to Salt Lake and we were able to spend more time with them. Again, we stayed up Way too late but had so much fun hanging with them. Thanks for coming to Salt Lake guys! We can't wait until we move home and see you guys all the time.
Okay, so the next weekend we (Me, Jay & Shauna) made a trip up to Bear Lake. The Widmers were having a reunion and we wanted to join the fun (well, not the actually reunion... but everything else) We are so glad we went! Our good friends, Dave & Erin came with us to spend a day on the lake. We spent the first night with Grandma Arnell and had a good visit with her that night and the next morning. We then met Jenn & T at the Lake and we spent a good part of the day on the Lake. It was so much fun! Dave & Erin had to get back to Salt Lake so they left (thanks for coming guys), and we stayed for a bit longer then headed over to the Widmer fun. We spent the night with them and they were kind enough to invite us stay in their cool cabin they had rented. The next day we just hung out, then went over to Geneva Idaho (Where the Widmers grew up). It was a crazy small valley with a church and a school. I will never make fun of Malad again for being so small :) It was fun to see the house that Grant Widmer and his family grew up in and to be able to learn a few things about their family! Thanks Widmers for letting us be a part of your fun weekend!
Wow! that was a long entry... sorry for those who just want photos....
Quinn & I in Malad... Quinn is about to go swimming
Uncle Jeff bought this brand new trough for Jeni to swim in...
it was huge, sturdy and a great idea.
Quinn loving the pool
Adam, Josie, Todd and Jeni hanging by the pool
Quinn LOVED Jeni!
Todd & Jay playing on the farm
The Malad fireworks
The bunch watching the fireworks
A. Wendy & U. Jeff
Jathan & I
Jeni reading to Quinn... they were pretty darn cute
Guy & Allison.... with Coleman & Amanda in the mirror
(Jay being creative with the mirror bit)
Brayden and Isaac being buddies
The boys played ping pong for about an hour or so
Guy, Coleman and Jay
(They have been best friends since age 5 or something)
Quinn... being the cutest and
wearing the dress Jay and I got her in Guatemala
Jay & I arriving to Bear Lake
The Stewarts and Shauna playing on the lake
Bentley looking freaking adorable!
Jay, Dave, Roy and Erin on the lake
The Rickters and Linthorsts
The boys....
Sista's
Todd taking Quinn for a fun ride
Fun on the teeter totter
Prima (Krista), Bob and Jackson... so cute!
The cute Anderson kids, Quinn and Hailey (Jacki's sister)
Adorable!!!
Bob,Kim, Prima and I
Getting a bite to eat in Garden City
Shauna, me, Kim and Monica
at the Widmer house in Geneva Idaho
Jay taking Ashlyn for a ride
Cute Kai and Brody in Geneva
We had such a good time in both Malad and Bear Lake. We surely need to head up there more often... hopefully again before summer ends! Thank you Alders, Grandma and Widmers for your hospitality and FUN! We love you!
Take care, Heather & Jathan
Later in the day, Jay & I headed back to Salt lake. Our good friends Guy & Allison Hill were visiting from Texas and we wanted to spend time with them while they were in town. We hung out with the Hills and Radfords that night and stayed up way too late...but it was definitely worth it. It was fun to see them and see little Brayden again. Thanks for the fun Radfords and Hills!
Sunday Todd, Jacki & Quinn came to Salt Lake and we were able to spend more time with them. Again, we stayed up Way too late but had so much fun hanging with them. Thanks for coming to Salt Lake guys! We can't wait until we move home and see you guys all the time.
Okay, so the next weekend we (Me, Jay & Shauna) made a trip up to Bear Lake. The Widmers were having a reunion and we wanted to join the fun (well, not the actually reunion... but everything else) We are so glad we went! Our good friends, Dave & Erin came with us to spend a day on the lake. We spent the first night with Grandma Arnell and had a good visit with her that night and the next morning. We then met Jenn & T at the Lake and we spent a good part of the day on the Lake. It was so much fun! Dave & Erin had to get back to Salt Lake so they left (thanks for coming guys), and we stayed for a bit longer then headed over to the Widmer fun. We spent the night with them and they were kind enough to invite us stay in their cool cabin they had rented. The next day we just hung out, then went over to Geneva Idaho (Where the Widmers grew up). It was a crazy small valley with a church and a school. I will never make fun of Malad again for being so small :) It was fun to see the house that Grant Widmer and his family grew up in and to be able to learn a few things about their family! Thanks Widmers for letting us be a part of your fun weekend!
Wow! that was a long entry... sorry for those who just want photos....
Quinn & I in Malad... Quinn is about to go swimming
Uncle Jeff bought this brand new trough for Jeni to swim in...
it was huge, sturdy and a great idea.
Quinn loving the pool
Adam, Josie, Todd and Jeni hanging by the pool
Quinn LOVED Jeni!
Todd & Jay playing on the farm
The Malad fireworks
The bunch watching the fireworks
A. Wendy & U. Jeff
Jathan & I
Jeni reading to Quinn... they were pretty darn cute
Guy & Allison.... with Coleman & Amanda in the mirror
(Jay being creative with the mirror bit)
Brayden and Isaac being buddies
The boys played ping pong for about an hour or so
Guy, Coleman and Jay
(They have been best friends since age 5 or something)
Quinn... being the cutest and
wearing the dress Jay and I got her in Guatemala
Jay & I arriving to Bear Lake
The Stewarts and Shauna playing on the lake
Bentley looking freaking adorable!
Jay, Dave, Roy and Erin on the lake
The Rickters and Linthorsts
The boys....
Sista's
Todd taking Quinn for a fun ride
Fun on the teeter totter
Prima (Krista), Bob and Jackson... so cute!
The cute Anderson kids, Quinn and Hailey (Jacki's sister)
Adorable!!!
Bob,Kim, Prima and I
Getting a bite to eat in Garden City
Shauna, me, Kim and Monica
at the Widmer house in Geneva Idaho
Jay taking Ashlyn for a ride
Cute Kai and Brody in Geneva
We had such a good time in both Malad and Bear Lake. We surely need to head up there more often... hopefully again before summer ends! Thank you Alders, Grandma and Widmers for your hospitality and FUN! We love you!
Take care, Heather & Jathan
7 comments:
Of course, I loved the post!! It really was a fun trip, and so good to see you guys! It was nice to have more than just an evening together to catch up! That swimming pool really is a great idea! So smart. Well we love and miss you guys!!!
Cute pictures Heather. Looks like Bear Lake was a lot of fun. That picture of you and Jay overlooking bear lake is so cool. We need to go swimming or frolfing soon. Take Care Amanda
Sad we missed the fun in Malad but glad we got to spend time with you at Bear Lake. That picture is so cute of Jeni reading to Quinn. Jay looks like he was born to be a farm boy??? You're going to Laren's wedding right? Well looks like I'll be heading that way too. I'm flying out Wed. the 20th and will be there for two weeks.... that's right two weeks!! So if you want to plan to stay a little longer I think that you should. Is Shauna going with ya? Fun seeing you guys, for sure lets get together soon.
So close and yet so far! pc
It was great to get to see you! So glad you came!
Hola! We had so much fun with you guys on our trip. We got to see you three different times, can't beat that! It was great that Quinn got to have some good quality time with Aunt Heather and Uncle Jay. She is a big fan, as we all are. Can't wait until you move back to Oregon, too. XOXO ~ The Arnells
What's up with Heath being so tan and Jay being so pasty?? So excited to see you guys in less than a month! Can you please try and convince Erin to come with Dave so we can all be together???? Love ya!
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