My mom joined Colby, the kids and I for a weekend trip to Avalon. My mom had a little fall on the boat as we were about to head out for dinner, so we decided to take her for her first "Wiki
Wacked" at
Luau Larry's. If you've never had one, it's kind of a fancy word for a spruced up Mai
Tai. There is this little cave there that we got to sit in with the kids. It was a short time there, since the kids were about ready for bed. But, in those few short minutes, we had tons of laughs and a great time.
Raif decided that he LOVED dipping his maraschino cherry in the
mai tai, which produce more laughter and ridiculous pictures. Bailey also kept calling the drink the "weed wacker," which produced even more laughter! It was a great little weekend trip and we were glad my mom could join us.
My mom with the kids at Luau Larry's
Bailey decided to dip her maraschino cherry in the mai tai
Raif was digging it
I love that the bumper sticker is upside down, I'm sure I'll get one of these same pictures when she is in college!
Raif wearing the traditional "Wicky Wacked" hat
Raif thought I should wear it as well
Raif had a nap on the ride back home, I left for a few minutes and found Boomer next to Raif joining him for a nap of his own.
As I was packing the car to go to the airport, I couldn't find Boomer, until I saw him in the garage. He knew he was getting left behind, since he saw the suitcases. Well, not left behind, but a trip to Grandma and Grandpas. 
We took a ride on the ski lift gondola to the top of the mountain for a beautiful lunch.
Grammy and Papa Charley joined us for lunch.
A view from the top of the mountain
Our family photo for the trip
Bailey goofing around
Raif waiting for the gondola ride back down the mountain
I bought a slip-in-slide at Target for $4. We don't have a big enough grass space here, but it was lots of fun in Idaho.
Bailey kind of did a scoot and slide! I also used it, tons of fun!!!
Margaret bought lounging chairs for the kids to enjoy
Tubing at the river on the property
Raif even had a go at it.
He liked it up until his bottom got wet and he was cold
Bailey thought it was tons of fun, though.
Karen Taylor and her kids also joined in on the fun.
Bailey and I had a go at it, too.
Raif preferred picking up rocks...
and throwing them in the water!
Colby and Bailey built a little dam.
Papa Charley helped Raif out with the big rocks, which make big splashes!
Bailey and I cruising down the river.
Raif was napping the first day of the slide, but thought it was fun the second day. He liked counting down so Bailey would run down it!
Follow the leader!
A little warmer than the river for Raif.
More goofing around
Colby and his dad about to cut down some of the trees on the property. 
After dinner our last night, we went to see the swans at the Sun Valley Lodge.
One of the swans.
Our last day, we went to one of the water parks to have a little water fun before getting on the plane.
Bailey thought it was tons of fun.
Raif preferred to walk around the perimeter.
I think he was trying to trick his Grammy into getting wet!
