Memorial Day Weekend

Friday we headed up to my parents in Idaho to visit them over Memorial Day weekend.  I took the day off work, and the boys of course were all done w/ school.  We headed out in the morning and made a few stops along the way.

We stopped by the lookout in Twin Falls to see the Snake River and also filled up w/ gas.  We've driven by and never technically stopped, so we figured "why not?"

We then decided to stop at the Bruneau Sand Dunes.  Again, we've never stopped and climbed up the dunes.  Since the boys are a little bigger now, we figured they should be able to do it now. 

Steve stayed at the bottom w/ Hudson, while Carter, Nyles and I continued on.  It was a HOT day but we finally made it.  I kept encouraging them to keep going and remind them the view from the top is worth the hike.  I also let them know that it's SOOO fun going down.  When we got there, they both agreed it was worth it.  Nyles especially needed encouraging, but he did it!!!  We think he gets heat exhaustion like Steve does, and doesn't do too well w/ the heat.  We'll have to watch it for sure.

We made it to the top!  Based on their website, "Bruneau Dunes park boasts the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America with a peak rising 470 feet above the surrounding desert floor."

We made it to the top!

Having fun jumping down the dunes.

Getting a picture next to the Bruneau Sand Dunes sign.  Back when Steve and I were dating we went to the Sand Dunes and took a picture on the back side of the Idaho sign.  So we wanted to take another one just for fun.  There were also pretty flowers around at the base of the dunes.

We got to my parent's house later that afternoon.  Hudson wanted to say hi to the kitty.  He loves to play w/ the broom and dustpan also.  Then trying the swing out.  Then finally to bed :)

Hudson catching a ride w/ Grandma on her wheelchair.  The beautiful farm.  Pretty Iris.

Steve, Nyles and my dad went out fishing Saturday morning and afternoon.  

They caught a few fish and saw a double rainbow on their way back.

That afternoon they went fishing again off the dock.

Since we didn't make it up for Easter (the week before our cruise), we did our Easter sack hunt then.  My dad hid the bags, then we all went and found them.  My dad only had to give us a few hints. :)

Yeah we all found one!  Later doing a puzzle w/ Grandma.  It was raining on Memorial Day, so we just stayed in the car to see my Grandpa Hegerhorst's grave on our way home. 

On Sunday, we went up to Boise and attended church w/ Barbara.  Her son Ryan graduated high school on Friday, so after church we got together and had lunch to celebrate.  Daron, Kristi, Wade and Riley came over as well.  It was great seeing everyone and visiting for a little bit.  We went back to my parent's place that night, then went back home the next morning.  Thanks for the fun everyone!

We made good time getting home.  Hudson fell asleep shortly after we got on the freeway and slept for several hours thankfully.  Nyles took a nap as well.  We only stopped once for a bathroom break.  When we got home we unpacked, and also put away all their school stuff.  

Later at home, Hudson laid down on the floor; I guess he was ready for bed.  A pretty wild flower came up.  Carter and Nyles with their school art work from the year.  We put it up in the garage so we can see it all year long, then take it down once school is over.  They can then decide to keep a few of them in their "school box."  It's crazy to think another school year has come to an end.

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