This Friday I have to admit that I am currently not with my adorable husband. I am actually with my mom right now in Spokane, Washington getting ready to fly back to Utah. I was lucky enough to accompany her on a Principals Association Retreat to Coeur d'Alene, ID. It was sort of last minute when she mentioned that she was going to be traveling all alone and then we both realized that I have time right now to keep her company. I love having a job where I get paid year round but still get the summers off to have opportunities such as this. We left on Wednesday and are coming back today so even though we aren't gone for very long it feels like forever when I don't get to travel with Jason. He is just such a treat to travel with, but my mom and I had a few good laughs and some fun memories along the way. Here are some pictures from beautiful Coeur d'Alene:
Here is the Coeur d'Alene Resort that we stayed at on this trip. As you can see it is right next to the beautiful lake which we enjoyed going and watching the boats go by. 
This is a picture of the Boardwalk that starts at the resort and extends into the lake to this cool bridge. We enjoyed going out a couple of times to get the best view on the lake. 
A picture of the Boardwalk Bridge. 
Coeur d'Alene has a ton of these red geraniums around town. 
While mom was busy at work in meetings and planning events I walked around the edge of the lake. I couldn't believe how nice the weather way up there. It was in the low 80's with a slight breeze. Everyone that I talked to was talking about how they were finally getting nice weather up there and that their winter was too long. When I told them that it's 115 degrees down in St. George they couldn't believe it. I was walking along the beach and decided to chase some seagulls. 
There are a ton of piers and docks around town that are fun to walk out on and stick your feet in the water. 
Here is another shot of a beach along the lake. Of course the water was too cold for anyone to go swimming, but we all enjoyed skipping rocks and enjoying the sand. 
Part of mom's conference included going on a dinner boat tour of the lake. This picture is taken just as we were leaving the dock. It was so relaxing to be out on the boat eating delicious food. Apparently northern Idaho is famous for huckleberries, so we were able to enjoy some for dinner. It's amazing what they've been able to make with huckleberries: chocolate, jam, bubble gum, syrup, popcorn, candy, and licorice. I think our favorite application was huckleberry BBQ sauce. Yum! 
It was a gorgeous place to visit and a lovely, relaxing vacation. I had a blast being able to travel with my mom. If you are ever in northern Idaho you must go and visit Coeur d'Alene! Thanks Mom for letting me tag along with you on this fun adventure.
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