Mini Vacation #1

For our first mini vacation/adventure. We went to Balanced Rock, Balanced Rock State Park, Salmon River and Twin Falls Falls.

After Hiking up to the rock

Patiently waiting for Mother, who wanted to hike up a bit further.

Not so patiently waiting for Mother.

Ellie judging the distance to the top.

James in his dramatic ultimate mountain climber stance.

Lauren taking a break in the shade.

There was ONE who was victorious. Climbing up to the top was a bit precarious with cowboy books on.

These little goats gave it a nice try, but in the end had to be rescued by mother goat.

Hmmm what to do? What to do?

Barry bought a canoe as part of our spring break adventures. James has been super excited to try out the new "canoe boat" ..as he calls it.

Ellie wanted to take Lauren and my picture.

Lauren eying the canoe and the river with suspicion.

Ellie got tired of waiting.... and decided to fall in the river. I convinced her it was funny, and to never do it again. EVER.

Ellie got tired of waiting.... so she went on a solo hike. Can you spot her?



For a late lunch we stopped at Five Guys Burgers in Twin, it was fantastic, imagine 100% real beef in a fast food burger. I will be visiting again.




For the last part of our adventure we went to Twin Falls Falls. It was beautiful, neither Barry or I had ever been there.
of course one of the falls is dammed up now, but it is still a sight to see.

The spectacular Twin Fall Falls.



I ran back to the car to get the camera, and as i was walking back, James walked up to me and asked
"Would you like to see my lizard?" I said "uh, sure yeah?!?" He then pointed this little guy out to me and told me that he named him Larry. Cute boy, cute lizard.