-THE SKINNERS-

Monday, September 22, 2008

Idaho Falls trip

This past week me and my sister went to Idaho Falls to see my parent's new home. It was so much fun to spend time with my mom and sisters and Dane was able to play with his cousin who is his age. Right before I was leaving to head out to Idaho, my dad got an assignment to go back east for work so we were only able to spend a day with him which was really sad for me and Dane.

The first day that we got to Idaho Falls my dad took us out on the town and the last place he took us was the temple. My sister took this picture of my dad pointing out ducks to Dane and I thought it was too cute to not steal it from her. Like all other temples, this one is beautiful.

Here are Grandma and Grandpa at the park across from the temple with Dane and Jaisa. They were wild after the car ride from SLC.

Every day Dane and Jai hung out on the back porch pointing to the flowers and bees that flew from flower to flower. Jaisa's obsessed with bugs and the obsession started to rub off on Dane.

Still Hangin out on the deck.

We kind of ate out... A LOT!!... while we were in Idaho. The kids sat here and looked over the menu while we ordered. They look like they are on a lunch date don't they?

They even rode some Lions while we were there. We visited the zoo since Dane has never been to a zoo because I am too cheap to take him to the AZ zoo. This zoo was only $5 for adults and free for kids under 3.

This monkey cracked me up. He was sitting here like an old man and was even chewing on a piece of straw! Dane is pointing out the monkey just in case we couldn't see him.

After we hung out at the park. It was so cute watching these guys follow eachother around and play with eachother.

Grandma turned on a show for the kids and then was roped in to watching the whole show with them.

Dane has an obsession with flags, especially American flags. I guess you could call him REALLY patriotic. Everytime we pass one in the car he shouts out "BAAG". I bought him a shirt with a flag on it and he always points out that it has a "baag" on it. Don't believe me?? Here is your proof...
Well on our way home from a day of shopping we pulled up to a red light and I saw a flag sticking out of the ground. I told my mom not to leave me and booked it for the flag, grabbed it, and got back in the car before the light turned green. Dane was BEYOND EXCITED when I handed him his very own flag. Don't worry, we just borrowed it...and still have it.

My mom is the best cook/baker so she taught us how to make her homemade cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, peach jam, and granola while we were there. HEre is the granola when it was done. SO YUMMY!!
While we were cooking, we set up a show and the kids sat and watched which shocked us!
Ready for church.
Me and LAra, twinners!! I was crouching down a lot so that we were the same height but forgot that she is really short! Everyone makes fun of LAra because she wears this shirt practically every day so I decided to wear mine along with her. I think these were youth conference shirts but you can tell that her shirt is a little faded...

Dane found this bandana and there just happened to be a "BAAG" on it.
DAne and JAisa at the zoo not looking at the animals in the cages but the ducks not in the cages.
We even got daring enough to put our heads in this big lion's mouth.
Just a picture of the cutest little boy ever!!
WHile we were in Idaho one of our favorite shows had it's season finale so we all jumped in my moms bed and watched it together.

If this post seems jumbled that's because it is. My computer is being really dumb right now and I am too tired to try and fix it.


10 comments:

Becky said...

i love the twinner shirts the most. hilarious that she wears it everyday. i love lara!
are you going to sonic tomorrow night? it's been like a year since i've seen you. call me!

Andrea said...

I didn't know your parents moved to Idaho Falls. Why did they move? I wish I still lived up there. It would've been fun to see you guys. What part of Idaho Falls are they living?

Carlie and Ryan Skinner said...

they live in stonebrook i think? it is practically right across the street from the zoo and tautphus park.?. my dad just started a job up there.

Jyl & Andy said...

Sounds like you guys had a tone of fun. I love the picture of the kids sitting on the porch. It is just so cute.

Kaymee said...

I had no idea your parents moved up there! Doug told me last week. That looks like a fun tirp though!! Dane is the cutest!

Criscell said...

Okay, so I "heart" this post! My good ol' hometown--IF! I'm glad you had fun there and that it wasn't too freezing for you! I have to be honest...looking at the river, the temple and the zoo pics made me a little homesick. I hope your parents survive this winter!

Mands Glenn said...

Okay, so can you post that yummy looking granola recipe your Mom made? I wanted to eat it through the computer. OHh and I need your email address for a baby shower invite. Email me: jominagirl@hotmail.com

The Leavitt Family said...

I can't believe your parents have moved..looks like alot of fun...and Dane and Jaisa are going to have so much fun together growing up!!

Heidi said...

I love all the pics! It looks like you guys had a lot of fun.
Heidi

Shenay said...

Looks like you had a great time. I'm glad you and Lynds got to go. The pics of the kids are so cute.

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