This July we drove up to Island Park, Idaho, to spend about two weeks at my mother's cabin. We had a wonderful time. It was so nice to be able to do what we wanted, when we wanted—even if that was nothing at all! Bronwyn did pretty well with the drive, especially since we had her own little DVD player with Baby Einstein videos constantly running.... What a great trip to start those annual summer family vacations.
In our long drive we had some fun stops in Utah as well.
In our long drive we had some fun stops in Utah as well.
Stopping in Glendale at the Berry Family Monument. My dad would be so proud!
Stopping at Temple Square in Salt Lake
Exploring the backyard at Grandma Brown's cabin in Island Park
Bronwyn was so excited to see her grandma after a few months--it was like they had never been parted!
Our make-shift bathtub. Yes, out daughter can fit into a salad bowl. And yes, she does make evil adorable faces.
Bronwyn was content as usual to be held all the time, especially by grandma.
In Grandma's and Aunt Julie's "special grove." She looks so grown up in this photo!
Bronwyn still likes to chew on her feet sometimes. I promise that we feed her enough! As usual, her foot is sticking straight up as well. I marvel at her flexibility.
Not far from my mother's cabin is a beautiful site called Big Springs, and it truly is Big and beautiful.
There is an historical cabin built by John Sacks on the springs. It was fun to go and visit and see inside.
Bronwyn's highlight was chasing the seagulss and trying to catch them.
Ryan and I loved seeing a moose very close up just hanging out by the path around the springs!
We drove up Sawtelle Mountain. The view from the top was so amazing. Not only could you see other mountains, but you saw the entire valley with the rivers, ponds, lakes dotting the landscape.
Bronwyn among the wildflowers on Sawtelle Mountain. I could not believe the sheer abundance and variety of wildflowers in the area. It was so amazing to just look out and see a rainbow covering the ground.
Mesa Falls - One of our favorite sites this trip. It is just unreal for an Arizonan girl like me to see the amount of water gushing forth over the cliff.
Dangling Bronwyn over the edge. . . ha ha.
Idaho was simply gorgeous!
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