Family Excursion #1 ~ Riggins, ID ~ Jan 29-30th 2011

And we're off!!!

Destination: Riggins, ID

Stops: Anywhere we want

Why: Because we can

Inspiration: Picking up Aaron's work truck from Payette

and making an overnight trip out of it.

(BTW we never did get the truck)

~ We hope you enjoy the photos of our trip~

 If this trip wasn't spur of the moment then I don't know what is. But anyone who knows my husband, wouldn't expect anything less from him. My husband has been known for flying by the seat of his pants and having a lot of fun doing it.

It was that trait that attracted me to him, and I am very thankful for my husband in keeping that spontaneity alive!

~Live would be so boring without you honey!~

Fat Boy loves the car, no matter how long the drive he will sit in the back seat and just enjoy the ride. Now, if only he knew the rule of Farting in Confined spaces! (Any bulldog owner can relate)

I can't tell you how many times I heard Autumn yelling from the back seat, "Mom, Bully's ripping it up back here"

~All windows go down simultaneously~

~Next Stop - Whistle Stop Cafe in Cascade, ID~

We pulled over to get some lunch at a wonderful little cafe with the most amazing food! Two burgers on homemade buns and a grilled cheese with fries and a salad on the side.

Nothing better than a chocolate milkshake to wash it down!

~Bottoms up~

~Gold Fork Hot Springs in Donnelly, ID~
  What an amazing place to experience. Then natural hot springs was pumped into a kinda rustic/kinda man made pool. The water was great and inside the pool you forgot that it was only 20 degrees outside.

~Yes, that is my personal beverage cart on the right....lol~

 A kiss at Sunset, in the most amazing place ever!

~I Love You, Aaron Hammack~

Destination ~ Riggins, ID

We arrived in Riggins after dark but did manage to take an off road trip down to Sandy Beach. The most amazing camping spot on the river where Aaron has spent quite a few summers camping.

~Summertime Rafting & Camping, here I come!~

 After, somewhat of a nights sleep (Bully was bugging all night), we pack up and start to meander home.
~What a beautiful view~

Mega Melt Down........OMG traveling with kids is always a challenge! I still don't even know what she was crying about!?!

But, she had an amazing time!!!

~Love you Pookie D~

~Next stop, McCall~
Iced over lake + Snowy boat ramp = Killer sledding hill!

These kids aren’t dummies, they know what’s up!

~Too bad we forgot our sled~
 

Picture taken just after Hakai chooses to take a dump in the worst possible place ever!! Yes, we walked to the end of the boat ramp and he feels the need to go. Naturally we are out of dogie poo bags, so I run up the hill in search for a poo bag while Aaron & Autumn stand guard over the poo so the sledders don't run into it.
~Good job Hakai~ 

~Monster Dog Pull (behind us)~

Bully would of kicked butt at that challenge! He was pulling me all over town, so excited to see everything!

We were the only Bulldog in the town of McCall!

~Note to Self: don't forget the choke chain next time!~

After a long trip of playing in the snow and walking around town as the center of attention, sniffing butts, and saying hello, Bully is tired and ready to go home! It must be hard being that cute!

~I love these boy's!!!!~

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lightened the flame within us

~Albert Schweitzer