First Day of School

School is now underway and Madi couldn't be more excited. She absolutely loves school; loves making new friends; loves her teacher; loves recess; and most importantly loves to learn.

Madi was nervous for school to start this year, she was nervous about not knowing the kids in her class and was worried about who would want to be her friend. Her nerves have been calmed now that she's been there a few days and is friends with some of the same kids from last year, can play with her cousin at recess, and is making new friends each day. On the third day of school, Madi lost another tooth.

Island Park

The kids went to Island Park to stay with Grandma Katholyn for the week. Grandpa Byron and I joined them on Friday. Unfortunately, Mike had to work all weekend. We picked rounded up firewood, picked wild strawberries, and went to a car show and rendezvous in West, and the girls went to the Playmill and saw High School Musical.

Iron Lake - Day 3

What to remember:

1) The boys have a great time fishing. They literally fished all day long.

2)The bugs.

Iron Lake

Description: 8800-foot elevation. 8 campsites among three alpine lakes. Hiking trail from campground leads to more lake fishing, at the Hat Lakes to the south. Carry-down access for non motorized boats to the lakes. The drive in, along Salmon River Mountain Road, offers spectacular views of craggy peaks and deep pine forests. Location: From Salmon, go 5 miles south on US 93, then west 20 miles on Forest Road 021, and 21 miles south on FR 020 (Salmon River Mountain Road). FR 020 is a narrow, rough mountain road requiring slow and careful driving. Not recommended for RVs and trailers.

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You ask about bug spray - we had it, used it, and used it some more. We went through 7 1/2 bottles.

Iron Lake - Day 2

Things to remember about Day 2 - July 29, 2011

1) How the kids kept sneaking the Oreos.

2) Our secret safety hazard.

3) The mosquitoes.

Iron Lake - Day 1

We haven't been tent camping in forever, well since at least 2002. There are so many amazing places in Idaho that we want to discover, so we have committed with some friends to explore some of those destinations. This year we ventured to Iron Lake. It was beautiful and a great place for the kids. They played in the water, fished, and went on lots of treasure hunts.

Things to remember about Day 1, July 28, 2011:

1) Madi lost her first tooth.

2) The private conversation Madi had with me about boat safety.

3) The mosquitoes.