We went to iJump in Idaho Falls with Abbie, Avery, and Jette on Friday. The boys love being with their cousins and it was fun for the parents & grandparents to watch. Gavin especially enjoyed the dodgeball area. I loved that there was a nice area for anyone under 48 inches tall. We got an ice cream cone at Arctic Circle on our way back to Blackfoot.
We got to Blackfoot and had a quick lunch waiting for us. Then the big boys, Spencer, and Grandpa went to Rose Pond to go crawdad fishing while the twins, Granny, and I went to get groceries at Walmart.
Driving to Blackfoot from Riverton, WY, we stopped at a gas station for treats. We chose the gas station based on their sign declaring the "largest jackalope display" and they weren't kidding!
We went to Martin's Cove yesterday. It was a bit of a drive so I was kind of hesitant to force the kids back in the car. But I'm so glad we did. It truly makes you appreciate the pioneers, their sacrifice, and it makes their trek a little more real to the kids. We ate a picnic on the lawn and then walked along the trail for a while. We especially enjoyed seeing the bridge that Nate helped build with Kami's dad. We definitely miss Nate.
After we left Martin's Cove, we drove a short distance to see Independence Rock. This historical site was a landmark for the pioneers. If they got to the Rock before the 4th of July, they had a better chance of good weather on the last part of their trek to Salt Lake City. Many pioneers climbed the rock and carved their names into it. Spencer and Kami climbed it. I stayed on solid ground with the kids.
It's spring break. So spencer took the week off of work and we loaded up the car with lots of stuff and drove to Wyoming to visit friends. Yesterday we shot guns and went to some hot springs in Thermopolis. Then we stopped at an A & W for dinner, root beer, and ice cream. Today we're going to Martin's Cove. Tomorrow we'll drive to Idaho to spend the rest of the week with grandparents and cousins.
