gardens

the botanical gardens are always a fun place to run around…

boys.

photobomb!

lyla practicing her parkor skills…

my dad caught this mammoth frog in the garden's pond

the 4th

we took part in our 3rd annual neighborhood bike parade in the morning.

shane and eli…

hailey

mary and lyla

loved having jesse and his family here to celebrate the 4th

we headed downtown for the fireworks…

i LOVE fireworks at ann morrison…

floatin’ the boise

the so-cal camps

jesse and the fam came to boise for 10 fun filled days. first stop: lucky peek, for some time on “the couch.”

"it isn't fun unless it's a little scary." - lyla

this is my favorite spot on the lake. a sweet little beach, dock, shelter and fishing hole…

these kids. love. them.

oh my goodness, that smile!

love these peeps

botanical gardens

jesse and molly got here yesterday for a visit. we had a good time at the gardens today.

SWITCHFOOT

adam and i have loved switchfoot since high school.  they have remained one of my favorite bands over the years and we FINALLY got to see them live. we were up on this balcony and jon foreman CLIMBED up to give our kids high fives!

our concert companions 

lacrae was up next. eli was SO excited.  here lacrae was singing eli’s favorite song, “tell the world.”

but the best part, the very.best.part. was after the concert. we heard that jon foreman may be at a local coffee shop for a solo performance after the official concert. so we took a chance and drove downtown at 11pm (yes, the kids were still tired but willing) to see if he was there…and he WAS! it was my favorite concert experience ever.  i love jon foreman and his heart to connect with people, show Gods love and be a part of something bigger than himself. it was such a blessing to be there.

3rd annual ladies bible study bike ride!!!