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On the road again...

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 Since Nathan was born, we have definitely been on the move! We have flown to Arizona and Nebraska by way of Utah. We have driven to Crater Lake and to the ocean. We have made three trips to Maple Valley but we were not done yet! We spent the long Veteran's weekend in Boise visiting with "Grandma and Grandpa" Davolt, Uncle Jesse, Aunties Jessica and Jennifer and Cousin JD. This was Nate's first trip to Boise and we had not been there since last Christmas.

Knowing how long the drive can be, we left after school on Thursday night, staying with Jeff's cousins Mark, Miriah and their two boys for night. The family generously gave up their beds so we could have a place to sleep and even prepared a delicious breakfast in the morning. Jeff's Aunt MaryLynn and Uncle Terry joined us for breakfast, and got to spend some time with Nathan. Friday morning, we hit the road again and arrived in the afternoon, just in time for Thanksgiving dinner! Melody prepared a feast that left me wanting for nothing, and reminded me how great Thanksgiving dinners are.

Saturday morning, we started with another lovingly prepared breakfast. Jesse and Jessica also shared some good news: they are expecting their second child! Jessica is due June 2, which happens to be Nate's birthday.

Once everyone was ready, we enjoyed the brisk fall sunshine while exploring the Farmer's Market in downtown Boise. While downtown, we took the opportunity to stop by the capitol building for a tour. We toured once when David and Melody first moved to Boise, but hadn't been back since the recent remodel. The inside was beautiful and majestic with marble columns.

Naturally, Saturday afternoon was dedicated to football and lounging around the house--my idea of a perfect fall weekend. The Huskies and the Boise State Broncos both lost unfortunately. Sunday was our day to make the long drive home. We made two stops for Nathan to eat, but otherwise, he endured the trip without much fuss. Jeff, Jennifer and I also endured the trip without much fuss.

Cuddles with Grandma Davolt
Uncle Jesse knew how to make Nate giggle.




The week before we left for Boise, Jeff dropped his phone for the ump-teenth time and it refused to turn on again. I finally agreed to spend the extra money and purchase iPhones for both of us. Jeff always envies the latest technology and has been asking for this purchase for years. We have now transitioned from very simple, very un-smart phones to the smartest phones available. I do like having access to my calendar when I'm on the go and of course all the bells and whistles that come with iPhones, including Siri. One thing that I really like is our ability to take, send and receive pictures. Now, I can conveniently take pictures of Nate to show off to friends or send to Jeff, my dad, sister, in-laws, etc. For example, one morning last week, I had just arrived at school when I heard the new sound of a message. I couldn't help but smile when I saw the image below. What a great way to start the day!

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