Idaho City

 During my parents visit we went up to Idaho City for the day. 

 We had a picnic on the side of the road on the way home.  

 After we ate we had fun throwing rocks into the river. 

 We love Idaho!!  It's so nice that in Sept. it's still warm enough to wade into the river. 

 My sweet parents....love them!

Happy 5th Birthday Levi!!

 WOW!!  Five years has flown by.  Levi is such a blessing to our family and has such a tender, giving heart. He is a protector and is always looking out for his 3 siblings. He loves the Lord and loves his family!  He loves to share and wants to make sure everyone else is enjoying anything he is enjoying. 

 This year Levi will be starting homeschool, doing kindergarten.  

 Levi at 15 months vs. 5 years old.  

These two are best buds! 

Papa and Grammie-goo came for a visit to celebrate!

Because this was Levi's golden birthday (turned 5 on the 5th)  we rented a bounce house and surprised him.  The kids got to spend the day bouncing and playing.  It was a blast. 

 We were able to hook up the hose and make it a water slide. 

 Grammie-goo played just as hard as the kids.

 We did slow down a bit in the afternoon for a little break. 

 After the rest time the kids were back to playing and jumping. 

Happy Golden Birthday Levi!  We love you!

Random Summer Pictures

 The HUGE zucchini became a baby.  And later it became part of many meals. 

 Lots of bike riding and playing.  

 And when it's just too hot to be outside we play inside! 

 This little girl is ALL girl.  She loves anything pink and girly. 

Board games have become a fun activity now that Lulu and Levi can play.  Ila likes to join in and try to play. 

 More bike riding....the boys "ride" together.  

 We finally got a seat for Ila and now we all can go together. 

 Silas is acting so much like a toddler, wanting to explore and figure things out.  I love watching him do that.

 And we renewed our zoo pass for the year!!!  We went to the zoo on the day the public schools started back to school.  I love homeschooling and being able to learn and explore with my kids.  Precious time!

 The kids were chirping little birds. 

 Levi's driving his sister through the jungle. 

 Ila follows me around all day everywhere I go.  So at dinnertime I have her at the counter and she plays or helps.  Here she's playing with the inside of a spaghetti squash.