Idaho

I'm trying to figure out where to start on this blog about Idaho. I had no idea just how magical it would be. Going on this trip to the Tamarack resort, I had no expectations. But if I did, it would have blown each one to pieces! The view was incredible, the weather was perfect, our cabin was adorable, our friends were a blast, everything came together perfectly. But the one thing that just sealed the deal for this trip was the family that had us all come down there.

This family had a tragedy happen 13 years ago. One of the sisters was in a car accident and past away in her early twenties. You can tell how shoken up they must have all been because of the way they still talk about it. But what really hit me was the way that they have all carried on. Each year, they all have a family reunion on the day of the sister, Kelly's, birthday to celebrate her life. This year the reunion was in Idaho. And when I say reunion, I'm talking like 80-100 people. We witnessed a weekend filled with love that was overflowing! All of the husbands bragged about their wives and how amazing they were. Then they would move onto their kids and each of their achievements they have made. They all greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek and one of the sisters even said her arm was sore from giving so many hugs over the weekend. It's awesome to see strong families! Makes me want to have those qualities for my own!

Not only do they posses all of this amazingness but they are also very giving. They just opened up "Kelly's Water Park" free for the community where people can go and kayak, white water raft and all sorts of cool stuff. So that's why we were there. Jason and Jordan performed at a concert that they put on to raise money for the water park. This was one of the best weekends to date!

Love and Joy is what this family has. So yes, it's possible to have it in our families as well!

Above are a few pictures from McCall and Donnely, Idaho, and the Tamarack Resort! I might just be posting some more soon! :)