Goodbye Kodachrome!

Maddie woke us up about 11:30pm to show us the night sky and wow, it was breathtaking!!! So worth it! We could see the Milky Way, Big Dipper, Pegasus and more! She even had a handy app on her iPadOkumaya devam et
Smoking Truck

So we had a smoking truck situation today that landed us on the side of I-15 in the tiny section of Arizona about 10 miles from the nearest exit, which was in Nevada.
A very kind man stopped with anOkumaya devam et
We’re back in action!

Truck is fixed and we are heading north to the Bartlett’s in Boise, Idaho to regroup. We’ll save Cali for another trip. What a day and a half in St.George, UT! Thankful for the pool at the hotelOkumaya devam et
Accident on I-15

Shortly after getting on the road to drive north, we came across a 2 hour back-up on I-15. Seems a semi truck hit a car which hit an RV and the three vehicles caught on fire and were totaled. It wasOkumaya devam et
Boise!!!!!

We made it to Boise! Can you tell Patrick has been in a car too long?!?
It’s sooo good to be here with family, especially after the last couple of days. Taco night! 🌮
Safe Travels, Maddie!

We sent our girl home today! Time to start junior year at Notre Dame!
We have one little boy who will miss her terribly! Classic last video post she took of him. 😛
Lego Train!

Hanging with his cousins and making a Lego train is the best!!! The Bartlett’s have an AMAZING collection!!!
Evening walk with Elle 🦮🐾

We had a gorgeous evening walk and the temperature cooled down which made it nice. The dry heat is so different from back East! 90 felt like 80 to us.
Ice Cream at Goody’s

Had to have some ice cream at Philip’s favorite spot!
Followed by an exciting game of Parcheesi!
Bar Gernika

For dinner we went to the Basque area of Boise and hit up the Bar Gernika on a recommendation from our Boston friends, the Archabals. If you look at the circle of names theirs is one of them! TheyOkumaya devam et
Freak Alley

After dinner we walked around Freak Alley to see all of the beautiful street art. We are now all inspired and wishing we had artistic abilities.
Boise History Tour

We completed our walking tour of Boise with a trip to the state capital.
Will and Sammy’s school takes the students on week long trips of Hells Canyon and Sawtooth National Recreation Area madeOkumaya devam et
Camel’s Back

We played on a huge playground and then worked out before heading up to the top of Camel’s Back. Beth had to do the monkey bars without touching the ground before we could hike up! She rocked them!Okumaya devam et
Best tubby!

Soooo many bubbles!! Patrick says this tubby is tied for best tubby with Aunty Karen’s. 🛁
Pool, Nerf War, Parcheesi and a movie

Another fun day with the Bartlett’s! Will took us to the community pool, Nate, Will and Beth battled Patrick in Parcheesi and then Claire (Nate’s girlfriend) joined the crew for an exciting NerfOkumaya devam et
Aquarium of Boise 1

A small aquarium with big laughs! There are three areas where you can feed the stingrays or fish. Hard to tell who is having the most fun! 🐠 🐟 🐢 🦎
Aquarium of Boise 2

More fish and fun! 🤩
Aquarium of Boise 3

Beth’s favorite fish is in the blue video and we loved the “highlighter” fish. Had to find Nemo and Dory, too. So much fun!!!
Space Jam: A New Legacy

A VERY happy 7 year old gets to see the movie he’s been asking about all summer and in the theater!!! We haven’t been to the movies in ages! 🎥 🍿 As you can tell, it wasn’t crowded.
Dinner at Claire’s House

BBQ tonight at Claire’s house (Nate’s girlfriend) to send her off for her freshman year at Georgetown!
Boise Zoo - Penguins 1

Today we were fortunate to go backstage at the Boise Zoo and feed the penguins! 🐧 Both Sammy (this summer) and Will have worked at the zoo as Teen Volunteers so it was fun to get a personal tour!
Boise Zoo - Penguins 2

Boise Zoo - Penguins 3

Boise Zoo - Penguins 4

Boise Zoo - Baboons! Zebra!

Baboons, vulture, wild dogs, zebra, giraffe, and meerkat holes! 🦓 🐒 🐕 🦌