Bear World!

While Micah, Ashley and Madison were living with us we had the chance to visit Yellowstone's Bear World, which is just a few miles outside of Rexburg. 

We saw a few different animals as we drove through the park. Rebekah loved seeing all the different animals, especially the big bison (she calls them big animal). We even saw an albino moose! 

Here's the albino moose! 

But, the most exciting part of visiting Bear World was seeing all the bears. We were able to drive through this part of the park twice before we called it a day. The first time Rebekah sat in her carseat and the second time we just let her stand up front with me, since we were going so slow. She kept asking to open the door as we were passing the bears. 

It amazed me how close the bears actually got to our car! At one point we had a black bear come up and tried eating the back bummer! It was crazy, but so much fun being able to see these beautiful, yet dangerous creatures. 

We even saw a scary beast inside as we checked out the gift shop! 

There was a little petting zoo with goats, deer, chickens, pigs and ducks. Madison and Rebekah had so much fun chasing the animals around. 

She loved going into this little barn and watching the chickens. 

Rebekah has decided that she doesn't really care for getting her picture taken anymore, so it's been rather difficult to get family pictures, unless Amber is in the picture with us. 

Family Pictures & Mesa Falls!

My brother-in-law, Micah, got released from the Air Force earlier this year, so my sister and her family have been living with us until they can find a place of their own. It's been so nice spending time together as a family and getting to watch our kids grow together. 

Since three of us kids are in the state of Idaho, my mom wanted us to get some family pictures done as a group and individually for her. We took them on the BYUI campus inside the Rick's Gardens. 

Shortly after Micah and Ashley had moved in with us we decided to take a trip to Mesa Falls.

This is the view of the Lower Falls.

Andrew being all cute and posing for a picture with the twins.

And, this is the view of Rebekah not posing for a quick family picture in front of the falls. 

Ashley, Micah and Madison in front of the Lower Falls. Madison is such a little sweetheart! I am so glad Ashley and Micah are living with us right now and we're getting the chance to know their little family better. 

The Upper Falls were just as gorgeous as the Lower Falls. It was so much fun being able to explore the area with Amber, Ashley, Micah and Madison.

Rebekah really wanted to climb on the rocks by herself and didn't like it when I told her no. This is her trying to escape to Auntie Amber. 

It was a really fun day, spending time with family and exploring Mesa Falls. We even had a pretty good view of the Tetons on the way back.