1st Boise River Float

We floated the Boise River in mid-July with Grandma and Grandpa Mattson.  As we were walking up to the river with our raft I thought to myself ... this is one of those moments I've looked forward to since I found out we were going to become parents.  The water and river used to be such a big part of our lives before moving to Boise and Lindsey.  I miss it.  We really look forward to getting back into water sports as a family and this was our first step towards that.
 
A notable quote:   "Lindsey went down the waterfall".  She said this right after she turned around and saw the diversion dam ripples behind us. 
 

 

 

4th of July at Redfish and Stanley

We took the tent trailer to Redfish.  Chris reserved a lovely camp site.  The views from the site were fabulous.  We rented a canoe, rode bikes, hiked, swam, and played at the playground in Stanley.
 

One of Lindsey's recent quotes "I like my dad".  You can see it in her face here.

View from our campsite

Beach baby, taking it in.

Swinging with mom at the playground in Stanley. 

 

Sawtooths and sliding. 

Visit from Kel and Olivier

Kel reading to Elsinore and Lindsey

Visits from Kelli and Olivier are the best.  They arrive in late June.  Kelli stayed for over a month, Olivier stayed for a couple of weeks.   They both love the little girls and plan fun outings for all of us who otherwise can't seem to get it together on our own.  Thanks for the great talks, laughs, and climbs.  We love you guys and can't wait for you to be Boise residents!
 

Smores in the City of Rocks - no shoes and a campfire.  Not sure what we were thinking...

 

Lindsey loves Elsi and whatever Elsi does, Lindsey wants to do. 

Elsi is excited about climbing, Lindsey is excited about snacks.

Elsi in the harness and on the rope with Uncle Oliver and mama Abbie!

 

Climb on!!!

More 2nd b-day pics

I think I've talked about Roxie in some of my previous postings.  I'm not sure how many actual pictures of Roxie and Lindsey have made it on the blog.  I love love love this one of the two of them on Lindsey's actual birthday, June 20th.
 

Birthday gift of a stroller from mom and dad, the thule skirt is from Denise Caruzzi.