Idaho

We arrived back home this afternoon after a short, but wonderful trip to Idaho.  (Above) On Wednesday we visited a good friend of mine (Afton), who just had a cute little baby girl.

 We stayed at my cousin's place (Anna) in the Boise area during our time in Idaho.  Douglas and Penny loved all the new toys.

 They also loved Dash, the house cat.  As we were driving back today Douglas said, "Dad, we should get a cat for a pet."  I asked him if he wanted a turtle, kangaroo, cow, fish, dog, or anything else for a pet.  Nope, he wants a cat.

 Mike and Anna's four children were awesome with Douglas and Penny.  Here Douglas is messing around with Evan.

Yesterday Anna was kind enough to babysit for us while Sam and I participated in some sealings at the new Meridian Temple.

Hanging out on the back porch with Grant, Seth, and Evan.

 I told you he loved the cat!

Watching Evan's fish and turtle.

Penny would squeal with delight every time she saw Dash.

Last night we enjoyed a delicious dinner at my Uncle Luther and Aunt Kathy's home, which is located only a few homes away from Anna's place.  Uncle Luther brought out his bounce house for all the kids.

I finally got to see one of my best friends, and cousin, Paul.  Thank you, Anna, for the nice photo. :)  The reason we are laughing in the photo is because Anna just told us, "Okay, now turn and look at each other."

Douglas?  Are you a wee bit exhausted after all the bouncing?  Your hair tells a story.  Do something for the camera!

"Okay, Dad.  Here's what you get."

Little Keegan (Paul's youngest) helping his grandpa (my Uncle Luther) roll up the bounce house.

This morning we bid farewell to my Aunt Kathy.

And Uncle Luther.

We ate some of Anna's yummy corn starch custard for breakfast.

Thank you, Evan, Seth, Grant, and Stella for wearing me out on the basketball court and the soccer field, for entertaining Douglas and Penny, and for being awesome people.  Evan, because of you I now want to learn how to play the ukulele.  Grant, good luck beating my record for fastest bike lap around the church building. :)

Thank you, Anna and Mike, for being amazing hosts.  Last night and this morning Douglas asked, "Why do we have to leave Anna's house?"  We love you!