Crazy August weather!

Those of you who know Idaho summers know that rainstorms are very few and far between. If we are lucky enough to receive some rain, it is usually a very short shower. Friday was unlike most August days in Idaho.

We were invited to a wedding reception for the daughter of a lady that Dave works with Friday night. We decided to make a date of it. We invited our friends, Mike and Kalli, to come along. One good thing about hanging out with Mike and Kalli is that they have a son Easton's age and a daughter Paisley's age. They all get along really well and it makes it really easy to get together. Anyway, we got a brave 16 year old to babysit for all 5 of our kids at our house.

It had been cloudy all that afternoon and threatening to rain. On our way to the outdoor reception it started to rain. Kalli and I refused to get out of the car until it stopped raining, to save our hair of course! Knowing Idaho weather, we knew we would only have to wait a few minutes. We waited in the car about 15 minutes until it let up a tiny bit. We managed to run to the reception just as it really started to come down. The reception was sooo cute! And, luckily, they had a tent over the food and the tables. So, everyone was bunched up together under the tent. Eventually someone bought a bunch of umbrellas and started to hand them out. I felt so bad for the poor bride. It is usually pretty safe to plan an August ourdoor reception with no back up plan. She seemed to be having a great time, though, despite the rain. The food was good and we enjoyed waiting out the rain at a table.

By the time we left the rain had finally stopped. But, of course it was at the time the reception was supposed to end. We went to dinner and had a good rest of the evening. The best part...I am always nervous to get home when we've had 5 kids and a babysitter at our house. But, I walked in and it was silent. The house looked the same as I had left it. We went downstairs and there were the 4 older kids all sitting on or by the babysitter watching Harry Potter. No chaos, no mess, just peace! I was so happy! What a good babysitter!

So, a good night, but cccrraazzyy weather for Idaho for sure!!