{Last Day of School, Awards, Carnival, Fathers Day, Outings: June 2014}

In June, it was the Last Day of School for E & R and Mark's last day for his first year of teaching.  Our son E received the Reading Award and the Most Growth Award.  Our daughter R received the Reading Award and the Straight A's Award.

E & R received many certificates for academic achievements.  We went with E, as a family to Cafe Rio {Yum!} so he could use his Principal's Pride {Student of the Month} certificate {from May}.  I took R to Sizzler, to use her Principal's Pride certificate {from June}.  We are so proud of our awesome Kids!  We took R & E to many restaurants in the city, to redeem their certificates and prizes.  E had fun earning merit badges and playing games; at Cub Scout Day Camp.

 We went to the Kid's School Carnival, as a family.  They enjoyed the many fun games {face painting, fishing, cupcake walk...}, rides {mini- train, bounce house...} and Delicious treats {snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, cupcakes...}, and snacks there.  It was a very fun night!
 

Our 3 Pretty Girls, in their matching dresses.

Our 2 Handsome Boys, with their Sisters.

We spoiled Mark on Father's Day with Breakfast in Bed {the Kiddos made}, handmade presents and cards, and a Special Lunch and Dinner.  We also called our Fathers and sent them cards.  Mark's parents came to visit us, in June.

Our Baby Boy C, and Baby Girl H, with Daddy.

We enjoy exploring the Outdoors, as a family, and hiking around Beautiful places; having picnics, and admiring God's Amazing Creations.

We had so much fun together, exploring the area around and near Red Fish Lake.

The Kids loved meeting their cousin's kitty "Timmy", while visiting family in Oregon. 

{Idaho Zoo & Capital Trips and Visit w Family: March 2014}

After we left Oregon, we traveled back down to Idaho, and on the way to our Home; we stopped and visited with Mark's sister Kristy, husband Troy and their 4 Kids.  The first day we were there, we went with them to the Boise Zoo.

 The Kids loved walking around the Zoo with their Cousins and seeing all of the fascinating and amazing animals!  Mark's sister Kristy, and her adorable {niece} Baby A.

There were so many cool and interesting animals to learn about!  It was awesome.  Bald Eagles are so fascinating.  {Our Nation's Bird.}

 This was most of our Children's First Official Trip, to the Zoo {Little Man E went when he was about 2, and Little Miss R was 6 months old}.  So they were all, Super Excited to go! :)

Baby H was ecstatic to see all of the animals, especially since they were behind glass {she kinda freaks out, when they are up close to her}.

There were some neat birds to see; including geese roaming around the Zoo!

 The Animals were so fascinating, to the Kids, and Us!  We ate lunch together there.

There were some Awesome toys and cars, for the Kids to play on.  It was a little drizzly, which was actually a plus, because it wasn't very crowded.

 We had to go see the Penguins twice; because the first time they weren't out of their nests.

We saw Lions, Tigers and Bears {Oh My}.  Also, Leopards, Giraffes, and Penguins.

 Little Man C, enjoyed seeing the Elephant Statues, Little Miss K playing with Cousin: T.  Mark and his Little Sister Kristy and their Babies.

 We all really liked seeing the Zebras, and the Kids liked playing on the Toy Statues.

There were a lot of fun things, for the Kids to see.

 The Kids Loved the Petting and Feeding Zoo!

It was fun for the Kids to Feed and Pet, the Goats and Sheep.

 Cousin A sat next to our Sleeping Baby H, and the Boys enjoyed looking at the emerged Penguins.

We stayed with Kristy and Troy for a night and we enjoyed spending time with them.  The Kids especially loved playing with their Cousins.  We had fun visiting and playing games.

Mark, Little Man E, and Little Miss R, enjoyed holding our Cousin/Niece cute little Baby A.

After we left their home, we went to the Idaho State Capital building for our first visit.

We enjoyed learning about Idaho History and seeing the Beautiful State Capital Buildings.

 There was a replica of the Liberty Bell, and a Statue of George Washington.  It was fascinating to learn about a lot of the History of the State of Idaho {especially since we live here now}!