Hangin' with Vainikanen

Bodacious!

Over the summer,  we were honored to have an old time friend from Finland visit us here in Idaho. We met Hanna in Israel a few years back while volunteering at Yad Hashmona. But it wasn't until last fall that we realized there was a stronger bond between us then what we realized when we met up in Seattle with her and a couple of others who were also former volunteers in Israel. We found ourselves reminiscing of those hard working and but fun days spent at the moshav, strolling through the quarters of Jerusalem, and trekking our way though the Jordanian desert. By the way, check out Chuckandmissy.com for more stories of our Israel days. We packed in all that we could in the 2 short weeks we had with Hanna to give her the Idaho experience she would never forget.  SKYDIVING was first on the list!

Chuck, Hanna, Guion the Pilot, and Missy

Hanna coming in for landing
on her very first skydive! Good
for you!

Missy-my first static-line jump!

After a super-fantastic day of skydiving on the 4th of July, we headed back to Boise for a family BBQ before watching the Boise firework show.

After a day or so, we packed up for a week long camping trip to the majestic Sawtooths.

The most popular spot for picture taking and you know why.

Games

  

We had a great time!

Hiking

During Hanna's stay, we introduced her to Boise, some good american food, Channel 7, and Twin Falls. Why Twin Falls? Don't you know? It's practically our second home! And you'll see why in a bit.

Boise River

TV Station KTVB
where Chuck works. We were
able to sneak in while
a news cast was taking place
for Hanna to check out.

8th Street

Table Rock

Our home off of the Boise River

 

Floating the Boise River

Bestest breakfast in town,
The Pantry.

Hooters                                                           

  

"Bodacious"
   The first time I heard that word was
    from Hanna while we were in Israel
      Ever since, I think of her every time.

Chuck taking a plunge off the Twin Falls bridge

Twin Sisters