July 2014 Idaho Trip

Mara needed a picture to document all of her Build A Bears

We were able to go to the Peaks with cousins again.

Mara, Addi & Aubrey had a great time using the triple tube!

Pat's grandpa Roger A Tolman, passed away. He was 96 years old, so we made the trek to Murtaugh for the funeral. It was so great to be there together as a family. And the Tolman family is HUGE!

We caravaned with family which is always nice and stayed at a nearby hotel with Pat's siblings (& families). It was nice and there was a pool that we were able to swim in, which made it fun for the kids.

Ben, Pat & Morri at the viewing the night before.

It's always nerve racking when you travel with little ones, 

but Melody did great and slept like a champ in the portable crib.

The kids were so worried about Melody sitting on the bed, so they made a barrier for her.

This was the only time that Jaina has let me come near her with a flat iron. 

I was really surprised she let me do it.

I love the curls, even if they didn't last long, it was still fun.

These are just a few things that represent Grandpa Roger and his great life.

It was very hot so the cemetery put up a tent for the graveside services.

After the luncheon, I demanded an updated family picture.

We are only missing Jacob because he is on his mission.

This picture hung in a basement room at their house and it used to scare all the grandkids. 

So Pat HAD to have a pic with it.

During the trip, Melody was just not wanting to nurse and it was making me crazy. So this was the moment that I knew weaning was going to be in our near future. So while on the ride home, I ordered the 'magic' bottles that helped Jaina wean. So let's hope Melody does well with it too.