Idaho

We went to visit an old family friend a while back ago. Mauricio asked where the best fireworks show was around here. They told him that Idaho Falls has the best show in the west. Since our experience last year didn't add up to much-don't ever go to the Oakland temple to watch fireworks. You will see nothing!!!

So yesterday we packed up and headed to Idaho. We wanted to go to the famous Big Judds. Everyone in Idaho knows about this place. It was recently made famous by being on Man vs. Food. Well we got all the way to Archer, ID and it was closed for the 4th-which was being celebrated on the 3rd. Way to keep the sabbath day holy Idaho and Utah. So that put a damper on our trip. We decided to head to Rexburg. We ate at Craigos Pizza instead. It was nice-they were having a buffet. That and they serve apple beer there-yummy. Then we went and took a look at the Rexburg temple. Oh after a stop to Wal Mart. Poor Afton got car sick. We had an extra shirt, we just needed some new shorts and panties.

Well we headed back to Idaho Falls for the fireworks. We got there about 4:15-they had not closed off the road yet. So we got parking and a great spot. We had about a 6 hour wait. We did some walking around. I ran into a friend from California and talked for a little while. Took turns taking each of the girls for a walk. It was a long wait and by the time it came the girls were very excited, but at the same time very tired.

If you have never been to these fireworks think finale of any fireworks show and about 30 minutes. Yes it looks like the finale of a fireworks show going for 30 minutes-could have even been 45. It was amazing. Izzy came to me expressing she wanted to go to bed and Afton was asleep in my arms. So we packed up and tried to get out early. Ha-there is no getting out early of that place. A few minor bumps in the road and we were off to home at midnight. Long tiring drive. I tried to stay awake. I kept falling asleep for about 10-15 minutes here or there. I knew Mauricio was tired. Would try to talk to him. Well we made it home a little past 3 and went to bed. Home sweet home. Short trip-lots of fun-glad to be home!! Next time we will have to stay a night or two.