Last Summer Getaway

We didn't go very many places this summer due to our high-risk pregnancy. We felt better about staying close to our doctor and doing more low-key things than usual. It was hard to not spend very much time in the mountains like we love, but there will be many more summers for that. The last few weeks of summer, we were needing to get away for a few days once our kids were done with all their summer camps and lessons. We headed to Twin Falls to spend a few days with my Dad and MJ. It was a nice break. We went out to eat, got school shopping done, played tennis, went swimming, and went on a day road trip. Our favorite part of the trip, especially the kids, was spending the day down at Bass Lake swimming. :)

Travis had never been to Thousand Springs and it had been a long time for me. We stopped at the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. It was SO hot. It was 102 degrees and I swear the breeze was even hotter! We all stepped out of the car and couldn't believe the heat. But we explored the area nonetheless, mostly from our air-conidtioned car. The kids really liked learning about fossils at the visitor center. Then we drove to Thousand Springs. It really is such a neat site to see water just pouring out of the canyon rock wall. After sweating buckets after a short hike to see some waterfalls, the kids jumped in the crystal clear creek while Travis and I waded. The water really is remarkably clear. Then on our way home, we made sure to stop at the the creamery in Buhl for some delicious ice cream. It was nice to see a different part of Idaho for the day.

Bass Lake

Growing belly

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Thousand Springs State Park

Swimming and Ice Cream

Slip n' Slide at Grandpa's

 Tennis time with Grandpa Sean