Sunday, July 5, 2009

4th of July Weekend

For the 4th of July, my little brother, Devin, got to come up to Idaho and visit us!  We tried to do all the fun things we could while he was here, especially some outdoorsy things that he isn't able to do in LA.  
While Alyssa and I drove down to Salt Lake to pick him up, Tyler went on an intense bike ride all the way up to Kelly Canyon!!!

Alyssa and I had so much fun in Utah because we got to meet up with Nolan and Marcy Nissle, our good friends who live in Arizona!! It was so great to catch up with them! 

As soon as we got back to Idaho, we got busy doing all sorts of fun things, such as touring campus, snorkeling in Rigby Lake, and rock climbing!  

Be warned-there will be a lot of pictures!

Devin did awesome for his first time!!




On Friday, we camped in Jackson Hole, WY.  




Fortunately for Devin, we only camped in our friend's backyard, so we didn't have to anything but sleep outside. 

On the 4th, we went to the parade....


There were some sweet cars! 


Devin picked up an ear of corn that some guy was giving away in the parade...and we ate it for dinner that night!
then our friend, Colby, took us on an amazing horseback ride through the beautiful hills of Wyoming!! 

Once again, a first for Devin 



Finally we went to see fireworks in Idaho Falls, which is said to be the best show west of the Mississippi.  
While we waited, we walked around the Idaho Falls Temple


The show really was amazing!
It was so great getting to spend a few days with Devin and the family!!

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the Happy Birthday wish. It looks like you guys are doing great. We need to get together sometime soon this next year. I am thinking Christine and I need to come up to Idaho and do some rock climbing with yall.
    -Harrison

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  2. Looks like you had a great weekend. The horseback riding looked really fun. That temple shot with the sunset colors is beautiful.

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