Idaho Falls with Jeremy, Kayla and the Boys

Heading to Utah for heather’s wedding we decided to stop by Idaho and see the boys.  Jeremy moved to Idaho after the family camp out as Kayla needs some on campus time at BYU Idaho.  We were very happy to see the boys and Kayla and Jeremy.  We went to the zoo in Idaho falls.  It was fun to be with the boys as they are getting so big, and are learning so many things about the world.  They told many stories about the animals.  We saw monkeys, alligator, birds, lions, tigers, zebra, camels, red koalas, and many more animals.  They actually have a penguin exhibit.  We also saw Shanna Merrill (not her married name) who happened to also be at the zoo with family.  We left time to visit the Funland Park next door to the zoo and the kids rode a couple rides.  We then enjoyed Panda and Asher sat on my lap.  Man can that boy eat the orange chicken.  I had to cut the large pieces for him. 

Idaho falls Saturday July 23, Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls

Our vacation plans changed, because Grandpa Scoresby was sick and in the hospital, so we didn't think it wise to travel too far away.  The day included several visits to the hospital as they were treating him for kidney issues.  So we did a day in Idaho Falls instead.  In Iona there was a Pioneer Day Celebration, but we just Pokemoned at the park and Annie, Caleb and Tony threw the Frisbee.
We did go to the falls for picnic.  We actually found a table above the falls.  It was a bit crowded closer to the falls with art booths set up along the river.
We afterwards went to the Idaho Museum in Idaho falls.  They had an exhibit of the Revolutionary War.  This included The French and Indian War, and the War of 1812 as well as Shays Rebellion.  They didn't allow picture taking in the  exhibit, so I don't have any pictures, but I have some of Tony on the hobby horse in the children's play area.  Caleb also took a turn on the horse.  They gave everyone a card with a description of an individual.  You could find additional information in the museum.
   Tony ringing the bell
The old Carnegie library is now part of the museum.

Tony at the Falls in Idaho Falls

While Sheri and Miranda attended a fireside at Idaho Falls Temple Visitor's Center, Tony and I checked out Sportsman Park, where we had never been before.  Sportsman Park is on the South side of the bridge, opposite the side of the falls where the temple is.  It is pretty cool and has climbing rocks and a bit of the falls, and a walkway bridge over the Snake River.  There was also mallard ducks and a chipmunk squirrel that Tony took pictures off.
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Idaho Falls Temple: Fireside

While we were in Idaho, we heard of a fireside at the Temple Visitor's Center for those preparing to go through the temple.  Miranda was preparing to go through the temple, so Sheri and Miranda attended the fireside.  Tony and I went in with them, and I met the brother of Lynn Crockett, who helped supervise the unit I worked on at State Hospital South in Blackfoot.  He informed me that Lynn had passed away several years ago.
While Sheri and Miranda attended the fireside, Tony and I went to Sportsman Park.  We then came back and spent time at the visitor's center.  Tony watched the children's film strips, we went through an art exhibit of sketches depicting the life of Jesus, I tried genealogy, Tony wanted to use a computer for playing games, we listened to a presentation to a family in Spanish of the Savior by the Christus statue.  When Miranda and Sheri were through, we took pictures by the temple.

Tony's Wildlife Pictures: Sportsman Park: Idaho Falls

 Sportsman Park is by the falls in Idaho Falls, on the Snake River.  It is opposite side of the road from most of the falls.

Chipmunk

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard

Tones