Downata!

Last Monday Keith, Carson, my brother Kirk and my Mom all took a trip over to Eastern Idaho for a little get together on my Mom's side that's been a tradition over Spring Break for awhile. We all meet up and rent out Downata Hot Springs for the evening and then have a huge dinner complete with burgers, fries, homemade root beer and tons of sides and desserts. It was such a fun night and it was Carson's first time at this hot springs. That night we slept at my Aunt's house in Shelley. Tuesday morning we took a trip up to Rexburg to drop my sister Misti back off at school since she came down to swim with us. We also met up with Keith's brother and his wife and we had a BBQ at the park. I was surprised that it was actually warm in Rexburg in March! It was a quick trip but a super fun one! We might be going back in May for a baby blessing and July for Misti's graduation!!!

This thing was soo fun! The middle part where we were standing rolled so you had to try to keep your balance and stay on!

Right before the splash!

Sure love Hot Springs...so glad there's tons of them in Idaho! 

Spring Time!

It's been so nice here in Boise so we've been spending a lot of time outside. Winter is definitely gone and Spring is here! Thursday we went to a couple parks downtown and I had my sister take some 3 year old shots of Carson. I like to get his pictures every year- I usually go to JcPenny around his birthday but decided we'd do it outside this year since it was so nice out. Afterwards we all fed the ducks at Ann Morrison Park. Man, trying to get this little guy to look at the camera, be serious and smile is a tough task! He showed his funny little personality in a lot of the pics but there were so many I can't post them all. Here are some.

He sure loves books and balls.

He did this pose all on his own.

Some candid ones....

Cousin Brielle and Carson love to play.

I've been loving the perfect outdoor weather. Yesterday we had fun at the park with my dad and two of my sisters and their families. We played Badminton and Ultimate Frisbee while eating Lunch at Sunset Park--one of my favorite Boise parks, we grew up going to that park so I have a lot of good memories there. 

We've also been spending a lot of time with my parents since they've been back. Keith and I usually stay up too late talking to my mom every night. Carson has had fun spending time with Cita and Grandpa Lewis too. Playtime at Burger King, with the cousins, & at the park-- shopping, birthday parties and he especially loves it when Cita (my mom) reads to him.

 

At the MK Nature Center Downtown



Royalty

I've also done a little crafting with my sis-in-law Holly. She made a Spring wreath and I made an Easter wreath. They both turned out really cute.

 

I'm ready for Easter now...

 

The Perfect Weekend

Last weekend can be summed up in one word....Perfect. I loved every minute of it. All my family was in town along with some of my mom's family that lives out of town. The whole week whenever I'd think about seeing my parents I'd get so excited. The week was full of preparing my parents house where we are staying for everyone to come. When Thursday rolled around we got an e-mail from my parents saying they'd be in Saturday night instead of Friday afternoon because of a communication mix up. Needless to say we were bummed, really bummed. We had plans for Friday and Saturday but we just adjusted things. Friday we went through with our plans to have a family dinner for all those that were in town. We had a huge pizza party and played games, it was a really fun night with everyone, afterwards some of us went to see "Saving Mr. Banks."

Daren, Shana, Emma, and Peter

Shana and Baby Emma

Daren and Tyson

Playing Dodgeball

2013/14 Babies and their Moms

2013/14 Cuties

Playing "Bump"

Oh just chillin

Crab Soccer

Saturday a group of us went out to Kneaders for all you can eat french toast. Can I just say where has this been all my life? Afterwards we all went shopping a bit then got things ready at the house for Mom and Dad, and some went swimming at my sister's hotel. It felt like forever for 9:15 to come, when my parents would arrive. We all met at the airport around 8:45. We had a huge group there and all the grandkids were so excited, I was getting so anxious! Finally they arrived and we cheered! Like really cheered!!!! And hugged, and cried. Afterwards we took them to the house to see their new home makeover. They absolutely loved it! We stayed up late chatting and catching up.

Getting so anxious!

The best sight ever!

Nephew and Brother- Jaron and Daren

Misti and Emma

Sunday were their talks and we all arrived 30 minutes before so we could save seats for over 60 people. We took up about 7 rows....almost half the seats in the chapel!!! It was awesome! The bishop had everyone who is related to the Lewis' stand up! Their talks were amazing and it was so good to hear about their experiences. They had a hard time leaving, but they also had a hard time coming back. They really miss Peru and the people there. Afterwards we had a dinner for family members full of yummy food and great memories.

Mom and some of her siblings

The grandkids could get enough of having "Cita" back.

It really was the perfect weekend. I will forever remember the excitement, joy, and happiness just to have my family all together and finally have my parents home.