After Kyle's mom left, I had 2 days with just the kiddos and then my mom arrived to help out. It was nice to have a small break in between but I was so ready for her to be here so I could start unpacking again and I was just excited to see her!
Her flight landed at 4:00 and by 6:00 Kyle & I were out the door for a date night- thank you free babysitting!!
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| date night! |
My mom was able to stay for two whole weeks and basically I spent the entire first week of her visit unpacking and setting up the house and then the second week of her visit we did some exploring of Boise.
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| Knox & Isla at the Boise Zoo |
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| Mana & her grandkids |
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| posing on a T-Rex |
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| riding the Carousel |
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| Knox checking out the prairie dogs! |
The Boise Zoo was actually really great! I was pleasantly surprised and will be excited to go back soon. In addition to the zoo we also checked out the Western Idaho State Fair.
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| Kyle trying to lasso a "horse" |
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| Knox riding a ride |
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| Knox doing his 'Hook Em Horns' in front of the Texas Longhorn |
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| sweet Isla |
On morning we decided to check out a local "beach". It was about a twenty minute drive and was beautiful. Knox & Isla had fun playing in the sand and water for sure!
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| Sandy Point Beach |
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| isn't she the cutest? |
We also got to celebrate my mom's b'day while she was here. The kids had fun singing her happy birthday and eating her cake, ha!
On afternoon we took a "hike" at Camelsbak Park. The park is about 5 minutes from our house and it's not really a hike but it sure is pretty!
A few other highlights from her trip were visiting Chick-fil-A (a favorite from Austin), taking a scenic drive to the Boise National Forest and watching Knox & Isla dance downtown to some live music. We had a great time exploring Boise with my mom. It was nice to have someone here with me while everything was still so new.
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| the Boise National Forest |
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| Knox & Isla tearing up the dance floor |
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| they were entertaining everyone |
And for the grand finale of my mother's visit- Halloween costumes! As you may now, if you know me at all, I LOVE Halloween. So, a lot of planning goes into the Halloween costumes each year. This year, since Knox is obsessed with superheroes, they are going as Batman & Robin. Seriously, can it get any cuter?
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| the costumes my mom made |
Well, my mom has left and it is just our family now. We are all unpacked and just getting settled. We're planning a camping trip soon so more pics to come!
-Stacie
That beach is SO fun! And Boise is gorgeous! Going to love following your adventure. :)
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