Time to drive home today. We actually did it. We actually packed eight of us and all of our bags into our Expedition and made the eight hour drive home. The kids were surprising good considering they were squished in like sardines with all of our stuff. It was a nice drive except for the 1 1/2 hour delay in Cle Elum due to a big accident. Phfffew. Feels nice to be home.

Today we took the girls to the mall and while they were off shopping, Julie, Kristin and I decided to get a pedicure. David was with us, but he was such a trooper. He had fun playing games on my phone while he waited and I laughed a few days later when I saw he took some pictures too. Since it's my only picture today, thought I should use it!

The kids have spent so much time in the field riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers. They just can't seem to get enough. My kids aren't gonna know what to do with themselves when they get home and all their cousins and crazy fun days are gone.

Today the girls went to Wahooz again, the older boys went to the office with Allen, and so we took the little guys to the Pirate park. We practically had to drag them, but once they got there they had a good time and when I looked over and saw them all sprawled out on the ground, I had to get a pick.

At a whopping 6'4", there isn't much at home that is taller than Austin, but the kids had fun building up these huge towers and then getting creative on deciding ways to destroy them.

Tonight the kids all played cards for at least 3 hours. Probably longer. They were having such a great time. I just love how well they all get along. There is definately a bond between cousins!

Driving through Ashton on our way back to Boise today. Boy does this place bring back memories!

Today on our way back to Boise we stopped by Grandma and Grandpa's grave in Ashton. Can't believe it's already been three years since Grandma passed away. I miss her so much!

Today Julie, Jean, Neal, and I headed up to West Yellowstone while Jason and Stan stayed back at the cabin with the kids. Jason's parents had never been to West Yellowstone so we decided to make a day trip out of it and show them a few of our favorite spots. This was one of my favorite shots of the day.

Jason got up early this morning and snapped a few HDR pictures of the lake. I love when he does these. I need to get better at taking them because they are amazing!!!

Today we decided to rent a jet ski! Dad and Ethan were getting a bit crazy out there for a bit. Ethan would gas it as fast as he could while Dad would stand up and do some trick off the back. I don't know what I'm gonna do with these boys. (Sure am missing my 18-200 today!) Boo-hoooo!!!

Dallin met us up at the cabin and he had a new little puppy with him! We finally convinced him to name her Talley. She is SO CUTE and the kids couldn't leave her alone!

Made it to the Munks cabin in Island Park today! It is a-m-a-z-i-n-g and right on the lake! The kids were excited to go exploring and it didn't take much time until they were jumping in the lake!

Today all the boys went dirt bike riding. Allen, Jason, Ethan, Garrett, Conner, Blake, and James. That's a lot of bikes! They came back tired and dirty and unfortunately, Jason came back with a broken lens. Boo-hoo. Can't wait to see how much that's gonna cost to get fixed.

Today we went on the boat and the kids were crazy as usual! This picture makes me laugh everytime I see it.

Went to Wahooz today and the kids LOVED it. I had no idea that they would last all day, but they didn't want to leave. Ethan and Garrett were pretty excited that this year, they were finally tall enough to drive the go-carts by themselves!

Idaho!!! Finally here and the kids wasted no time breaking out the 4-wheelers and being crazy in the field. We just love it here!

Today we left on vacation, but before we left we made sure to stop by the Whites to say our final goodbyes. Sigh.... we will miss you guys!

I have been reading The Hunger Games series this week and I can hardly put it down it is sooooooo good. I'm almost done with Catching Fire and can't wait to get my hands on the final book. The only side effect is all the crazy dreams I've been having at night. Maybe I should stop reading right before I fall asleep.

David and I hung out at the park during Audrey's soccer practice. I'm sure we'll be spending a lot of time here in the upcoming weeks.

I thought it would be fun to take a few pictures of the kids today since I haven't gotten any of them all together in a while plus I wanted some recent individual ones to put in some frames. What cute kids I have!

Today we all went to Ellensburg to celebrate Jenna and Catie's birthdays. We were so excited to see them and they were so excited about all of their presents. There is nothing more fun that seeing kids so excited and happy on their birthdays!