Caldwell Palmers Recap...

  We wanted to just recap the past few months and what we've been up to.  

We're sure we will miss a few things but here are some pictures for your enjoyment.

Dawson William turned ONE in May!  No, he didn't eat the whole cake...He has siblings that helped him!

Lindsay took the kids bowling to celebrate Summer vacation & to break up the monotony of Summer.  It was Dawson's nap time and he was out of control!

At the end of June, we stayed a night with Mom & Clair in Clifton and then drove to Lindsay's family reunion at Bear Lake for several days.  These are the Smith grandkids.  Lindsay, her mom and sisters all made the shirts for the kids.  Our kids are in yellow. :)  Grandbaby #19 was just born in August.  (The cute boy in red now has a brother.)  The kids were getting eaten by mosquitoes in this picture!

We had a great time playing on the beach!  We rented a big house just a couple blocks from the beach.  There was so much to do in the area!

 Lindsay's dad rented a bunch of these.  We all rode these around for a while.  We had enough for everyone to sit & didn't take turns like we originally planned.  It was exhausting though and we sorta wished we had taken turns after our rental time was up.  However, it was awfully fun to race each other and tour the area.  And of course we stopped for famous raspberry shakes, too!

Travis had to work for most of the day on July 4th.  Lindsay packed a picnic lunch and took all 5 kids (alone) to the Middleton parade and had a blast!  Here's the kids ready to catch some goodies.

Travis & Lindsay went to WY for trek from July 28- August 1st.  It was a great experience but it's great to be over, too! :)  (Lindsay was in charge of planning it.)  This is our first day on the trails-- Martin's Cove.  On our walk to 'the cove'.

Travis on day 2 at Willie Site...getting ready for a river crossing. :)

Caldwell 8th ward bishopric wives. 

Eliza turned 7 in August!  Eliza and Lindsay came up with the cake idea, bought the items, etc.  Then, Travis made it!  Impressive, eh?

Lindsay took Kelsey and Dawson to a really neat exotic animal farm/zoo that is in Middleton, ID. We just discovered it.  The older 3 kids were back in school and didn't come.  This camel was getting a little too up-close and personal with Kelsey.  Lindsay happened to snap the picture at the right time!  Kelsey wouldn't go near the camels after this.  We also got to see/pet/feed zebras, bison, pigs, goats, sheep, horses, beavers, sloths, etc etc.  If you come visit us, we'll take you! :)

More pics from the farm in Middleton.  Dawson LOVED all the animals!

Eliza with a HUGE green bell pepper.  Our garden did quite well this year...except our tomato plants.  We picked about 400 jalapenos off 3 plants.  We picked 50+ spaghetti squash and about 100 zucchini!

Mason- playing football at recess split his chin open and had to go get 5 stitches.  He was tough though and said it was worth it!  He had stitches for 6 days and is back to playing football again.  He will have a scar to match his dad's.  (also from playing football when he was young)


Well, we hope we didn't put you all to sleep!  We are busy, busy but doing great. Lindsay has Kelsey and Dawson home during the day and the oldest 3 are in school.  Jaren left the charter school he's been at for 6 years and is absolutely loving the middle school.  He's taking a few advanced classes and is keeping up with all his classes and doing very well.  Eliza got in to the school that the boys' have been going to & now goes to school with Mason everyday.  She is loving her 'new school', her teacher, etc.  She has made a lot of new friends.  She went to 2 birthday parties just this week!  Kelsey keeps Lindsay company at home and tries to keep Dawson out of trouble.  He is a maniac and in to EVERYTHING!  Lindsay had almost forgotten how it was to have a toddler boy around (after an 8+ yr gap)...but is now being reminded.  It's a good thing he's so cute.  Canning season is drawing to a close (thank goodness).  Travis is busy at work and at church!

Life is good!  We love and miss you all.  Travis & Lindsay & kids