McCall is one of my favorite places in the world! It's a short drive to a beautiful and peaceful getaway. My dad and step-mom rented a house there and invited us to join them for the weekend. We were so blessed by their generosity and eagerness to serve us. All summer I have wanted to go camping, and this satisfied, while providing all the comforts of home. You can tell just how much I love McCall by the ridiculous number of pictures posted.
The place where we stayed had a fabulous pool and hot tub. The kids spent the bulk of the weekend swimming.
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| In the hot tub. |
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| I didn't think it possible for Eva to get any cuter, but she keeps surprising me! |
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| Victor looks like he is 15 here. So grown up! |
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| I love this progression of daddy and daughter having fun together. |
We spent an afternoon swimming and canoeing on Upper Payette Lake.
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| (Eva and I are in the front of the canoe) |
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Eva didn't especially enjoy the canoe (it was very wobbly).
This is her and Gramma Linda hanging out on the shore. |
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| Relaxing back at the house after. |
A trip to McCall is not complete without a beautiful hike in the mountains. Chipmunks, squirrels, foxes, and deer are commonplace in McCall. You might even see an occasional bear. We were very surprised by the unexpected animal we encountered blocking our path.
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Eva insisted on being carried for most of the hike.
I love my Ergo! |
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| Here it is. This guy was huge! |
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| She hiked very briefly after we stopped for a snack. |
A dusty, dirty hike must be followed by swimming and playing on the beach at Payette Lake:
We finished our trip with a late lunch at My Father's Place before heading back to Boise.
