Idaho

Last week, Brian surprised me with a last minute trip to visit Carissa, Braxton and Chloe in Caldwell Idaho, just outside of Boise. He had an unexpected business meeting in Boise and decided it would be fun if we came a long and spent some time with family too. It was a blast!

It was Jackson's first time flying and he was soooo amazed at the plane. He loved looking out the window, in fact, it was during his dinner time when we all flew out (and usually nothing gets in the way of dinner) but all he wanted to do was look out the window. He would turn his head to take a bite and then whip it back around to peer outside again! After the first ten minutes of that, it was bouncing between our laps, looking over the the seats, and being totally restless! I think he just loved the idea of not traveling in his car seat....

Sleeping in a new place was an adjustment. He was also cutting two new teeth, and so the nights were kind of difficult for us, but we more than made up for it during the day! Jackson loved being around new toys, a new environment, his cousin Chloe (who was teaching him how to walk AND kept him company in the back seat), and having more than just his mom who was there to hug and kiss him during the day. I have a really cute picture of Chloe and Jackson holding hands in the backseat of the car, but it's on my phone, so you'll have to wait until I can retrieve it.

Jackson LOVED taking a ride in Chloe's wagon! I just might have to get one too!

We had dinner at the Cheesecake factory (the chicken costaletta is my favorite), and we each got dessert to take home and share. Jackson and Chloe had fun banging the spoons on the table. Whatever entertains!

Carissa took me to a cute little town called Eagle, where we shopped at a home decor store (a lot of things I liked, but couldn't fly home with) and had a snack with the kiddos at a bakery which was across the street from a shop called Jackson's. I forgot my camera that day, so ya, it's on my phone.

We loved the visit. The morning we left, it started to snow. I snagged a few cute pictures of the kids looking out the window. They always had to copy each other, when one cried, the other cried also, when one was held....you get the idea. Anyway, we miss them already! I love having a sister who is so close in age. I may not have appreciated it when I was younger, but I love the advice, tips, and ideas we get to share with one another on raising kids, family life, and working out. I only wish they lived closer!

I took this picture of Brian after his business meeting. We were all trying to head out the door to catch dinner and there was Brian, hands full with two kids. I could tell he was feeling overwhelmed! I remember thinking, "so, you think your job is tough?" and had to snap the picture. His job may be demanding, but it definitely doesn't give back rewards like mine!