We have just returned from a fabulous trip to Idaho! We had a fun-filled visit with Luke's favorite Uncle Ben and Aunt Linda at their beautiful new home in Idaho Falls, ID. Grandma & Grandpa Baranko joined us for a couple days too, because they just happened to be driving through ID on their way back home to IL from a trip to Washington State. We were so glad to be able to celebrate Emil's 65th birthday all together, albeit a little belated.
Luke was just a pro on the flights, either sleeping or looking around and smiling at the other passengers. There was so much to see and do in Idaho, our 4 days there went by too fast! Ben and Linda were perfect hosts, showing us the sights and feeding us like kings. Thanks guys! Loved being out there with you and hope to do it again soon. Here are a few photos to give you a taste of our trip.
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| On my first plane trip |
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| Hanging with A Linda and U Ben |
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| Moose sightings at Big Springs in Targhee |
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| At Mesa Falls |
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| Views of the Tetons |
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| B&L's house is surrounded by horse pastures, so they have lots of horse neighbors who like to say hello (and eat the apples from their apple tree) |
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| Baranko boys with their "New Baranko" |
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| Proud Grandpa |
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| Hike in the volcanic fields of "Hell's Half Acre", on the edge of the Craters of the Moon |
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| Ben and Matt drive the MG to the hike |
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| Hike consisted of climbing over volcanic rock |
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| Matt "cruising" around the grounds |
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| Sunset views from their backyard |
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| Birthday Boy with his tractor topped cake |
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| Emil's BD delicious birthday dinner (thanks to Linda!) before our rousing games of Uno |
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| Goodbye! |
Looks like you all had a GREAT time! I loved all the photos. I just have to say, I don't think Luke could get any cuter. He is one handsome young babe. Can't wait to see him again in December.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos, too! Luke is so big and so cute! The pics from Idaho are amazing. And Kelly you are doing one heck of a job keeping up with this blog - nice work! And I'm so glad to hear that your flights went well. The first flight is a big milestone! Love, Amy Eichinger (I have no idea what this will look like once I post, and if it will be obvious it's from me like it is from Jenae :)
ReplyDeleteHave finally caught up on your marvelous blog honey. It is amazing how much he has changed in such a short amount of time. I love him sitting up in his little seat! Keep up the good work. Love, Mom
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