We decided to take a trip to a cute little cupcake shop. I have wanted to check out a cupcake specialty shop for a while (thanks to Food Network) and did not realize that we had one locally...Daddy Cakes. In fact, it is on Rachael Ray's "Cupcake Shop Top 5" list. Wow, had to check it out. It was an adorable shop! It was like walking into cupcake heaven. I wanted a bite of each cupcake, but had to settle for a taste of just a few. We each ordered one. They were absolutely fab! I was especially in love with Brad's selection, a yummy mixture of peanut butter and chocolate. My red velvet came in at a close second. We will be back Daddy Cakes! Next time we will bring a few friends. Anyone?
We love our visits to Idaho. My parents live in a beautiful area, 1/2 mile from the Snake River. In the evenings, Brad and I put the girls to bed and then ride to the river on my dad's Rhino. It is an amazing ride at sunset! A couple of days ago, my dad led the way on his 4 wheeler. He took us through brush over six feet tall. There was a HUGE bull moose in the brush. My dad spooked him and he ran right between us. I was a little bit nervous and very glad we were not on foot. :)
Last night, my dad took his employees and their spouses to Bar J Chuckwagon in Jackson Hole. He brought Brad and I along. I love Jackson Hole! My family is from Teton Valley, so I used to spend a lot of time in Jackson. I have so many fun memories.
We spent the afternoon walking around Jackson. This is my favorite candy store. I always pick the same thing and it tastes better every time.
Bar J is a working cattle ranch that hosts a dinner and show every night during the summer months. It is the home of the Bar J Wranglers. They perform all over the country. The show was fabulous! We loved every minute of it!! 
We have been in Utah for the last week. Brad's grandpa passed away and we were able to attend his funeral. Grandpa Guy was the most AMAZING man. We are going to miss him so much!!!
Brad and I ran in the Sunflower State Games over the weekend. It was our first time running a 10k together! It was so much fun. The race was the kick-off for the games, so we got to be there for the athlete's festival and the torch lighting ceremony. It was really neat.
Olivia was so cute in the parade. She took her time waving and throwing out candy. It was quite a long parade route for those little legs, but she rode the entire way. 
The girls were able to participate in fun activities and races. There were two turtles that raced in the park. Addison is convinced that we need a turtle for a pet. :) 
The Rhodes family invited us to join them for dinner, some fireworks at home and then a firework show at Lake Shawnee. We had such a great time! Thank you so much John and Sally, you are the best!
Brad has been gone for a week. He is cutting corn mazes with his brother. Right now he is living it up in Chicago. :) I miss him SO MUCH. Talking on the phone is just not enough, I need him here to hang out with. Our little girls are so attached to their dad, it is hard for them too.
she is going to marry him This summer the girls and I have been reading from the "The Little House Collection". I have such fond childhood memories of the Ingalls fam, I thought it would be fun to read the books with my kids. We have been loving it! Since we have been learning about history, we decided to take a little field trip to our local museum. We have been there a number of times, but this time the girls had a lot more interest. It was so cute to watch them play. We learned some pioneer games and they performed an adorable puppet show. I loved it. :) 
