White Clouds {Part 1}

Every year, as part of our planed trip to Idaho, Beau takes the two oldest kids to the White Clouds. It is an absolute MUST in his book.  He talks about it all year round. Plans for it all year round. And makes lists for it all year round. I had been the year earlier for our reunion, but just to the base camp. I had never experienced all the surrounding places they liked to go. So we decided this year we would all go as a family. My sister Hanna and her whole family planned on it too. 

 Let me just say...BEST VACATION of the year. 

Hands down. 

We had been to Idaho 3 times this year. Although the weddings were fun, it makes our vacay so rushed,  like there isn't enough time to see and do everything. So to get to spend almost 5 full days in the mountains, with some of the most amazing breathtaking views I have ever seen, was HEAVENLY!

So for sake of the MAJOR pictures I have. I am going to split this camping trip up into several posts!

This is the view from our base camp. Isn't it gorgeous?

We set up camp the first afternoon we got there, made our plan for the week, and relaxed.

Caleb loves the White Clouds as much as his dad and was grinning ear to ear the second we got there!

Chris and Beau go every year together with the older kids.

 This two were instant friends! They loved playing with each other.

 And what better way to start a great camping trip by a little dare. Hanna dared Beau to eat a roasted cricket.....

....and he did. BLECH

 Can't wait to show you more.

BALLOONS dot the SKY

One thing I LOVE about living here is "Sky Fest." Hot air balloons temporarily take over the skies for three days! It is a beautiful site to see and something our family loves!! The first year we moved here we saw this happen right across from our house~

That's right! This balloon came straight down into the tree across the street . Lots of people ran over to help...but of course...I grabbed my camera! (HA..sad..but true)

The next year it was canceled because of wind. But this year was perfect weather!! Total Balloon worthy!! Here is what we saw!!

And of course, as luck would once again have it, here comes a balloon down to the ground, exactly where we were. It didn't crash this year like the the one in the tree. But something must have gone wrong because they put it up. But the kids got to be UP CLOSE and see the inside of the balloon too!!

It is funny how many people have lived here their whole life and don't enjoy the many festivals, nature, Utah Summer Games, Jeep National rock crawling, and many more things this city has to offer!! I LOVE all of it! We just can't get enough!!

Oh and also check out the new session on my photography blog by clicking here! This handsome guy was so much fun!!