Boise to Caldwell, ID

Finally had a chance to take Charlcie out for her birthday dinner at the Cheesecake Factory - was very good and we ate way to much. We did however take 2 pieces of cheesecake with us for later. Met Tami at the Boise airport at 11:00 pm, and then went to the motel room to share the cheesecake. The three of us could only finish half, and had to finish them for breakfast; coconut cream on chocolate macaroon and fresh blueberry w/white chocolate – about 2 million calories and so worth it. The next morning we went to Caldwell, where we are staying with Charlcie and Tami’s cousin Karen and her husband Jim. Next door are their uncle Clarence and Aunt Norma. And down the road a few miles is Karen and Jim’s daughter Kelly and husband Jeremy. We’re truly enjoying the family and learning all about the richly diverse agricultural area that Clarence and Norma have farmed for over 35 years. Charclie’s birthday celebration was extended – Karen had baked a great tasting chocolate cake with coconut icing, minus a few candles.