Visit to Utah

Whitaker Reunion at Disneyland

I can't believe this trip has already come and gone! It seems like we had been looking forward to it forever and now it's just a memory. We had a blast with Bill's parents, brother, four of six sisters and their families.

We left for the airport early Sunday morning. After a 2 hour flight, a 30 minute wait for our shuttle and another 45 minute drive, we made it to our hotel.

Sam did great. He was wide-eyed the entire time and loved all the rides (except the Haunted Mansion--what were we thinking??). I would take him back to the hotel for a wonderful 3 hour nap in the afternoons and then we'd hit the parks again. I loved all the walking, since I haven't been doing much at home, but I was sad to miss all of my favorite rides. "It's a Small World" just doesn't give me the same rush as "Tower of Terror"!

The weather was perfect! It was nice and cool in the mornings and just right in the afternoons. We had three full days in both parks and even spent Thursday morning hitting some last rides before heading for the airport. We miss everyone already!

More Fun & Games

Since our neighborhood pool isn't finished yet, we've been tagging along with my sister to theirs. Sam is becoming quite a little fish.

My good friend, Lissy and her husband Mark drove up from Utah for a quick visit this weekend. We had so much fun showing them around and taking in some of the Boise sights.

Sam playing in a water fountain.

Bill chasing Sam. This kid is getting fast!

Walking along the Boise River

Sam had a full weekend!

We have had a ball with all of our visitors! Hopefully it won't be too long before someone else wants to check out the Treasure Valley. We've got rooms waiting!!

Happy Father's Day!

We had a very special Father's Day weekend. Friday morning Sam and I picked up our friend's, Ted, Sarah & Drew Gardiner, from the airport. They live in Utah, but we don't get to see them nearly enough and we were so excited to spend a fun, long weekend with them!

It was perfect weather for barbecuing and playing outside. And when the little ones went to bed, we played all of our favorite games.

Sam & Drew at Goldy's for breakfast

Walking along the Greenbelt Sunday afternoon

Throwing rock in the Boise River. Sam couldn't get enough!

We had a blast! We haven't laughed that hard in a long time and can't wait for the next time!

Summer is here!

Now that we've been having warmer weather lately, we've been taking advantage! Last weekend, Bill had to work a few hours on Saturday, so Sam and I met him downtown for the Farmer's Market and lunch.

Strolling through the market

Checking out our state's Capitol Building

(Bill & Sam watching a helicopter)

Playing in the fountain on the Grove

Sam has now started working on his dribbling skills. He spends 80% of our time outside practicing over and over. He'll start with one ball and when that one gets away from him, he finds another and starts over. He is a very determined little guy!

Taking a break from his workout

I turned on a Baby Einstein video for him last night so I could start dinner. He normally won't stay put for long, but when I realized it had been quiet for a while, I peeked over the couch to find him like this. Those jungle animals are fascinating!

It's a...

BOY!!!!

It's somebody's birthday...

I wonder who?

Bill turned 31 today. Happy Birthday, Baby!

We had my sisters and their families over for cake and icecream

And Sam tackled his cousin, Seth.