Labor Day Weekend

 

We decided to head to Sun Valley for Labor Day again this year.  It had been 3 years since we had been there and Craig loved the tradition so much growing up that we want to make sure that we continue it with our kids as often as possible.  Friday, Sept. 3rd we got Brooklyn out of school a little early to make the 3 hour drive over with Craig's parents.  We just checked into our air bnb and grabbed some dinner and got settled in.  Saturday morning after a quick run we headed over to the car auction.  There weren't as many cars as in years past, but the atmosphere is still so much fun.  After a quick lunch the kids headed over to the parade with Stan and Diane and Eric and Kim's family.  Craig and I decided to hang around the car auction a little bit more.  We then of course made a stop at the candy shop.  I can't go to Sun Valley and not get a ginormous dark chocolate peanut butter cup.  That evening we went into town for dinner at the Pioneer Saloon and then walked around downtown Ketchum for a little while before heading to the ice show.  Craig and McKay stayed home, we didn't think McKay would sit still long enough to make the ticket worth the money.  Brooklyn had a blast and it wasn't even very cold, which was super nice.  

Sunday morning we all drove out to the White Clouds for a little hike.  Stan and Diane dropped us off at the trail head and then headed to Redfish Lake while we hiked with Eric's family.  We first hiked into 4th of July lake and then our family along with Ryan continued onto Washington Lake.  It ended up being around 6 miles total.  It was a beautiful location and perfect weather.  After Stan and Diane then picked us back up we headed back to Sun Valley where everyone got a much needed shower and then we all congregated at our air bnb for dinner and to hangout.  Monday morning we just woke up and packed up and headed back for home.  It was such a great little get away.  It is so fun to share these traditions with the kids and it sure makes it extra great when the weather cooperates.  Hopefully they will continue the car auction and we will definitely be back every few years.