The Last Hurrah!

After a 9 day camping trip we are finally home. Here is the break down of "The Last Hurrah" before school starts again.

Day One-

This was probably the most eventful day, but also the scariest. We had just been driving a half an hour when I looked in the rear view mirror and saw that Cooper was having a seizure. One of the worst moments of my life for sure. I quickly pulled over and tried to get him to come to. It went on for about a minute, but it felt like an eternity. When he finally snapped out of it he tried to speak but couldn't. We rushed to the hospital at Pincher Creek and were seen immediately. SO impressed with the staff there, especially the doctors. I have been around dozens and dozens of doctors over the last few years and these people were truly awesome and thorough. They ran a series of tests and after about two hours in the ER, deemed him completely normal and recovered from the seizure. They said that it is quite common for children around his age to have one unexplainable seizure. They checked with the Lethbridge pediatrician and he gave us the go ahead to keep traveling. 

We stayed the night near where my dad grew up, which was Yahk, B.C. In the morning we visited the old school where he attended and the original building and some of the old playground still stands, with some additions.

Day Two-

Travel to Coeur D'Alene. The drive from B.C. through Idaho into Coeur D'Alene is one of the prettiest drives. We got to the camp ground, set up, and did a bit of shopping. 

Day 3

Silverwood! This place is seriously so fun for adults as well as kids. We spent the whole day/evening there. It was perfect weather. 

 


Day 4

Church and Couer D'Alene City Park. They have this really awesome playground there which is castle themed. We also went for a bike ride around the lake.

Day 5-

Travel to St. Regis. Got to the campground. The kids swam in the pool and we just hung out and relaxed. Read the BEST book. It is called Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. It has made it to my top ten. I'm kind of addicted to survival stories and stories of people rising above oppression, but this topped them all.

Day 6-

Hiawatha Bike trail. We did this trail last year and loved it so much we wanted to try it again. It is a 15 mile trail on an old railway line. It is very scenic, complete with tunnels (one is 2 miles long), and high level bridges. You also get a free Hiawatha Stripe, as featured on the back of Cooper shirt.

Day 7- 

Traveled to Missoula for school shopping. Uggghh. I HATE shopping. Weird, I know. So sue me. We camped at a KOA which the kids loved because it had a large pool and hot tubs and lots of other fun things to do. The down side--on route to the airport. Not so good for a light sleeper such as myself.

Day 8-

Shopping. My goal is to get it done in as little time as possible. I think this year I hit a new record spending only about 3 hours 'til I was done. 

Day 9- 

Traveled home, with a quick stop in Kalispell to Target and Sizzler. 

SO NOT READY FOR SCHOOL TO START!