Favorites from Idaho

So many people invested in us during our years in Idaho and we were 

able to cram in loads of hugs and little visits during our week there. 

After looking at our pictures, we realized we were quite in the moment and did 

not assign anyone to photo taking duty!

 SO. These are just a few of the stops along the way. We are grateful to each friend who lovingly welcomed us and made our time there most memorable.

One of the projects we've been wanting to do for some time is a new family CD. 
The Lord opened up a window of time for us at our favorite studio in Idaho! 
The littles were way less PERFECTIONIST
 than the rest of us...so we actually have CHEERFUL pictures of them. :) 

Some of us feel like this when we hear our parts! 

Laying down instrumental tracks.

Carver still sings like an angel.... just a tenor one these days!

Impromptu organizational meeting. Apparently we have a problem stealing harmony parts. :)

Our in house music director and her littlest little. :)

Thankful for Richard, our most patient engineer who fixes and mixes the rough spots. :)

Mama and Lina. It only looks like they're hollerin'! 

 Dashed into a Hispanic market between songs for homemade tortillas and WHAT ON EARTH! This unusual man had a frozen (FROZEN!) pig over his shoulder!

Our former Home Sweet Home, which is now hidden deep in all those trees Daddy planted!

Many YEARS of celebrating the 4th of July with this dear family! Such a special blessing to be back together on the Fourth, and to top it off with rounds of singing hymns!

Lovely Independence Day food inspirations! So YUMMY!

Some of the brothers...

....who are never short on adventure. 

 McKinley and Crosby...the animated sisters of 9 big brothers. 

Quite enthusiastic about the HIGH CALORIE love and surprises for our dearest Momma's B-day!

Happy lunch at wonderful Cousin Angie's house.
 She takes care of our AGENDA phone orders and loves us STILL and we are SOOO thankful!

More lovely flowers for Mother.

Setting up shop at Mission Aviation Fellowship. 
One of our favorite events of our Western States Tour was here in Idaho.

 A tremendous blessing to be with so many friends from over the last 17 years. Praise the Lord! 

The next morning!? Very few times in life do we get up at 5:50 am to EAT! 
Loved time catching up with old neighbors at the Orchard House. 

The young men's pancake pow-wow. 

Here we go again stuffing large numbers of people into a VERY small car. 
Rather third world.  Rather Bowers!

Having another memorable world domination discussion with this crew. :)

This is Crosby who sweetly decided to clean up around Daddy's drivers seat
and in the midst of trash collecting got her VERY head stuck behind the seat. :)

A thoughtful lady at the grocery store gave us this amazing lego ship. She was on her way to Goodwill and passed it along to us from the back of her car. Thank you, Lord! 

Charlie was thrilled to spend some time combining.  

Butter bottle feeding calves in Mountain Home.

Love it when the visionary Daddies get to visit! 

OH. WOW. This is so Idaho!

Butter with his very stiff fish. :)

Well. Hmmm. This was encouraged by the brothers. NOT the sisters. :)

Fellowship at the Farmer's market before hitting the road!

And last of all.....Carolina's latest addition to the Scripture sign collection.
Love the sign and love the verse! A timely reminder for us all.