Multiple Posts-Our Vacation

We then headed up to Idaho for the 4th and for the last few days of our vacation. Chris' Mom's family often come together on the 4th. This year I think they said there were over 80 people who came-pretty impressive. It was super fun to see everyone. The 4th in Malad is always active and fun. The Malad parade is the place for kids-this town throws out so much candy. Both Jaxon and Kenli got 2 big bags. Most of it consisted of salt water taffy-too bad I don't really like the stuff. This year some of the family members including Chris participated in a softball tournament. That was fun to watch.

Jaxon really wanted to go camping while we were there-so Grandma and Grandpa took us up to Powerhouse for a cookout. Jaxon hiked the mountain with the boys-we had steaks for dinner, and the boys had a foot freezing contest in the lake. Later that night Grandpa, Chris, and Jaxon camped out in the backyard. I think everyone had a great time, especially Jaxon.





We also were able to go to Lagoon with Chris' side of the family. The kids for the most part had a blast-well Jaxon did more then Kenli. The first part of the day was gorgeous, but around 3p.m. it started to pour. This continued for about an hour, and then continued to drizzle the rest of the day. That put a little damper on things-but we made the best of it.




I also got a few days to myself which were bittersweet. I really loved being able to relax and be so carefree, but I still really missed my husband and kids terribly. I do think that parents and mothers in particular need a day off here and there. It helps me, atleast-to really focus on the things that matter. I always go back so happy to be a wife and a mother-I truly am so blessed. On my few days off I got to visit with some old high school friends. I also got to go to Park City with my mom and my sister for a fun girls day. I don't know why we took pictures by the moose and bear-just because.