Goodbye Kodachrome!
August 10, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
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 iPadRead more
Smoking Truck
August 10, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
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 anRead more
We’re back in action!
August 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
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 hotelRead more
Accident on I-15
August 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
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 wasRead more
Boise!!!!!
August 12, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
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!
August 13, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
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!
August 13, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
Hanging with his cousins and making a Lego train is the best!!! The Bartlett’s have an AMAZING collection!!!
Evening walk with Elle 🦮🐾
August 13, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
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
August 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Had to have some ice cream at Philip’s favorite spot!
Followed by an exciting game of Parcheesi!
Bar Gernika
August 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
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! TheyRead more
Freak Alley
August 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
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
August 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
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 madeRead more
Camel’s Back
August 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
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!Read more
Best tubby!
August 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 88 °F
Soooo many bubbles!! Patrick says this tubby is tied for best tubby with Aunty Karen’s. 🛁
Pool, Nerf War, Parcheesi and a movie
August 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
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 NerfRead more
Aquarium of Boise 1
August 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
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
August 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
More fish and fun! 🤩
Aquarium of Boise 3
August 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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
August 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
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
August 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
BBQ tonight at Claire’s house (Nate’s girlfriend) to send her off for her freshman year at Georgetown!
Boise Zoo - Penguins 1
August 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
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
August 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Boise Zoo - Penguins 3
August 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Boise Zoo - Penguins 4
August 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Boise Zoo - Baboons! Zebra!
August 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Baboons, vulture, wild dogs, zebra, giraffe, and meerkat holes! 🦓 🐒 🐕 🦌














































































































































































































































