December 23rd: The kids didn't have school today so we all went to American Falls and my Dad took us on a little adventure. Cedar stayed home with Grandma because she had a fever and was feeling terrible. It was just Dad, Pat, Oakley and I. We went out to the Snake River, we had to drive out on a dirt road that was flooded in many parts because of the warm weather, it took about 45 min, then we walked 1 or 2 miles, nobody really knows, and then we get to the river. The water was mostly iced over and it was so beautiful. I had never been at this part of the river and never at this time of year. We had to climb a few little lava rock cliffs to get to the water. While we were walking we found lots of shells and claws of crawfish, Oakley thought it was pretty cool and so did all of us. I found a crawfish that was walking slowly along the mud and ice. That was amazing. We loved the walk and finding little treasures and surprises along the way. My dad's birthday is on Dec. 24th and he turned 69 this year, he is the most active and fun person ever, we love him so much and are so happy to get to spend time with him like that.