Halle's Big Trip

Halle is already a well-travelled little girl, especially for only being 8 months old! On June 18, we left for Idaho to visit my brother, Nevin, and his family. Brian was scheduled to preach a tent meeting for him, and we also wanted to spend some family time with them. My brother, Asher, and his friend, Donald, went with us. This was a missions trip for them.

This is Halle the day before we left, playing in her favorite toy.

She was enjoying getting reacquainted with Uncle Asher.

Cason's birthday was the 19th, so we were able to celebrate with him. He got new boots and a new hat!

The boys all loved Halle. This is Braden (left) and Cason playing with her.


My blue-eyed girl
These are my nephews at church, (L-R - Colton, Braden, Dawon, and Cason)

Halle and Daddy (and Cason)
Our family

Halle giving Daddy kisses

Aunt Jennibeth and Halle
Uncle Asher and Halle were best buddies

Halle playing with a train

These pictures were taken Sunday morning. We had a tent at the fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry, and had a three-day meeting. It was great!

This is Colton talking to Halle

Braden and Halle
I had to include this picture. We had the kids inside a blue tent for Sunday School. I took a picture of Colton and Halle, and this is how it turned out. I thought it was really cool! This is the tent we had at the fairgrounds. Isn't the background gorgeous?

All of the scenery is beautiful. This is an elk farm on the way to Nevin's house.

This is just a view from the highway.

Uncle Nevin and Halle playing

Uncle Asher and Halle

Halle learned to clap while we were in Idaho. This is the first night she did it. When you say "good girl" she claps.

Mommy & Halle

The three of usDaddy & Halle - can you tell they're having fun?
Halle and Dawson playing
All of us having breakfast at Panhandler Pies.

We went to the lake for a picnic. Nevin and Brian were trying to get the grill to heat up.
Halle taking a ride.

Dawson decided to try eating dirt. I don't think he liked it.

The boys had lots of fun playing in the dirt.

Nevin and Colton at the lake

Driving back home from the lake

Dawson finally decided he liked Halle about two days before we left.
Silly baby! Don't you love those teeth?

On the way home in the plane

We flew right beside a big storm....here's some of the lightning I could see out the window

Halle is such a good little traveller. On the way out, we flew from Akron to Chicago, Chicago to Seattle, and Seattle to Spokane. She was so good! People were coming up to us and commenting on what a good baby she was. On the way back we flew from Spokane to Denver, and then to Akron. We had a wonderful trip, enjoyed being with our family, and made lots of wonderful memories. Hopefully, we'll do it again next year!