Idaho Vacation

One of our van windows fell out and shattered last month and it was cheaper for us to get it fixed in Idaho, so we packed up and went on vacation.

Ahhh, DVD players make traveling easier!
Mark left the kids and I there for a week to play and we had a lot of fun! It rained almost the entire time we were there, so we found fun things to do inside. We went to a pizza and play place with Mark's brother Kyle and his family. The kids played really well with their cousins.

We were glad there was one sunny day so we could go to the zoo.

Gavin loved feeding the goats.

Megan liked the animals as long as they didn't get too close.

The playground was the most fun for the kids.

My sister-in-law Mindi was in town from Texas so Gavin and Megan got to spend time with cousins Jessica, Cailyn, and David who we don't see very often.

Megan preferred the playground and grass instead of the water.

We have stained clothes to prove how yummy the ice cream bars were!

It was nice to have plenty of time to do things and to have a break from everyday life. We also went to the Titanic exhibit at the Museum of Idaho. I am fascinated by history and really enjoyed learning. When we walked into the museum, we were given a boarding pass with the name and information of one of the passengers who was aboard the Titanic. At the end of the exhibit we found out whether the person we had lived or died. It was interesting to me that some passengers aboard the ship were so willing to help other people, while other travellers cared only about saving themselves. The exhibit that was most interesting to me told about a passenger who was a perfume maker, and in a glass box were some of his perfume samples that have been brought up from the ruins. The perfume still smelled! We also saw samples of what 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class rooms looked liked. A third class ticket would have been equivalent to $620 today. First class tickets would have been equivalent to $43,000-$79,000.

While in Idaho, I took Gavin roller skating for the first time. I think I enjoyed it more than he did, but it was good exposure for him and he's been asking to go again, so I think he had fun.

After 1 week, Mark came back (we missed him so much) to attend the blessing of my brother's daughter Grace, then he headed home. We've been back for almost a month now, and we're busy as ever! I'll post more updates soon.