Mama Goes to Boise! Part 1

Labor Day weekend was the much anticipated girls trip to Boise! Shelley (my college and post-college roomie and bestie!) recently relocated there, and while we get to see her when she comes to B'ham for work, we have never been to her stomping grounds, so it was a perfect excuse for a girls weekend!

We flew out Thursday early morning. I was excited to get away for some uninterrupted girl time, even though I was going to miss my peeps while I was gone!

Flying with no children was quite blissful if I do say so myself. The flight seem so much shorter and easier when you aren't trying to entertain squirmy children or worrying about snacks and potty breaks!

Notwithstanding being childless, the flights were really easy. We got to Boise by early afternoon, and after catching up for a while, we floated down the Boise river. The weather was so different than Alabama, dry, warm when the sun came out, and downright chilly in the shade! In short, it was awesome!

 We floated and chatted for the better part of 2.5 hours, while Shelley and Hunter navigated (shout out to Hunter for not only navigating but also being our photographer!).

After we floated, we headed to the local pizza place, which was delish!

The next morning was the first balloon day, so we hit the bed and got up early for the Spirit of Boise balloon festival. They kept the balloons grounded that morning because of the weather, but it was still so neat to see them!

 

Meanwhile, back at home, the kids were having the BEST time with Baba, and I loved getting my periodic updates!

 

After balloons, we hit up Big City, which was deliciousness that I can't even describe! So good! And we went for a nature walk (couldn't resist the owl picture ;)) and briefly trespassed saw the Boise State Stadium.

 Then we went home and had some down/rest time (that's what you do when you travel as an adult, have scheduled rest time, and it was glorious). 

Score another one for Baba, who after taking Lu to the park Friday morning, made it to Z's school in time to eat lunch with him for September birthdays!

That night we had dinner downtown at the Boise Fry Company, then hit up the candy store/gift shop. Hunter was our photographer extraordinaire.

 

After dinner, we went to balloon glow which was so pretty and relaxing!

 

Of course, we would have had a blast doing nothing, but it was extra fun to be there during the balloon festival. Next up, Part 2 :)