Grace Idaho | Extended Family
I know Spring is here, my yard officially has more grass showing than snow so there’s *knock on wood* no turning back now! BUT that being said, I just can’t let this last Winter family session go without having its well-earned spot on the blog. The snow was beautiful, the view was perfect, and the family has also been on my favorites list for quite some time.
Let’s go waaaaaay back just for fun, shall we? I had heard the name ‘Kalli’ for quite some time, I knew she had to be one stellar human being, but I hadn’t yet met her, but if you know Kalli, you know once you’ve met her, your life is changed for good. She is one neat human being! This woman volunteered to help serve at my sisters’ wedding. This doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it sure is when the reception is over an hour away from home. She was there early and left late all while bringing her daughter along for the ride. Who does that? I would REAAAAAAllly have to love someone or just have a big heart to give up my evening. But that is Kalli to a T. Last fall we hosted a boutique, and here comes Kalli right on board, no questions asked. She is the owner of a small business named Lower 40 where she does everything from making beautiful sugar cookies (the buttercream is my personal favorite!) to homemade bath salts-(if you’ve got a cold, you need her cold ‘therapy’ bag), herbal salves (foot cream is a fav…), chapsticks, all the way down to freeze-dried goodies (she said these were quite popular at the boutique. *Ahem, my husband may have bought a few bags…*). She is crafty, creative, cheerful, and completely wonderful!
Of course, I will brag on Kalli all day if you’d let me so I have to admit I was pretty excited to meet the rest of her extended family. Mandi and her little family, as well as Jeanette didn’t disappoint. They were kind, and quite enjoyable to be around! I enjoyed hearing about their rodeo adventures I’m not sure they are ever home. Mandi and her hubby also own 81 Eighty. They make wooden cutting boards with beautiful engraved designs. I actually snagged a few for Christmas gifts. These girls are quite talented if you haven’t noticed!
Well, I’m grateful I could meet up with this cute family, they are good, good people. Thank you, Collins, Sorensen, and the Zabriskie family for the invite! See you all next year ;).
-Mikenna
XOXOXO
P.S. We snagged a few imprompt photos of that cute baby and her parents before heading outdoors,- do miss them (scroll to the end) they’ll bring a well-needed smile to your face!
