Cowboy Hats

These are the two latest additions of hats for the boys. Have you ever seen a cowboy with a sword before?

IdaHome

It is so nice to be home in Idaho. We took the kids and went for a picnic and hike in the hills just above the city. It was such a beautiful day and the scenery was terrific. I totally missed the mountains while I was in Texas. The boys are doing well - Connor is his energetic self and Braden is growing quite fast. So far, Braden has the same quiet demeanor that Connor had at his age - could we be so lucky as to have two terrific boys? I couldn't be happier that I made it home in time for Father's Day.

Finally, the sun is setting on Texas and I'm coming home!

My training in Texas is over Wednesday morning. I finally get to go home. I have enjoyed my stay, but I miss my family. I got to see a lot of Texas, and I think it's a pretty fine place, but it's not anything like the beauty of Idaho! I'm anxious to get home to Julie and the little guys, but I'm taking the opportunity to fly my oldest son, Tyler, down to Dallas on Wednesday evening and he will accompany me on my journey home. It means a couple extra days on the road, but it's going to be a good time. We'll catch a soccer game and a couple of baseball games along the way and we'll just have some fun. It's just one of those father-son trips that all guys should have; and since Tyler lives with his mom I'm really looking forward to this trip with him. But the best part will be when I see that Boise City Limits sign.

(I do love the sunsets in Texas - I took these photos on the highway towards Lubbock)