Fourth of July, Rogue fireworks and Moon rocks

 We spent the 4th of July in Gooding and visited Craters of the Moon. This year there were enough older boys to light the fireworks. My mom alarm was going off as the little kids scooted closer and closer to the board where the fireworks were going off. An occational gutsy child would even run around the board and that little voice in  my head (mother's intuition) was getting louder but I didn't want be a put a damper on the kids excitement. Then a rogue firework shot sideways and straight into the group of little girls. Poor Shaylee got hit in the face and took off screaming and running for dear life. I had to chase her down before she stopped screaming. Hope she doesn't end up with a long term fear of fireworks after that! Note to self: Mother's intuition is hard earned and not to be disreguarded!

 Then we went to Crater's of the Moon. It really is a bizzare looking place.

 This is what is supposed to be left over from the ancient supper volcano that erupted into four states!

 This one reminded me of an angler fish!

 In Egypt growing up we stood out because we had so many blonds. Now I'm in a family where we stand out because we have so many red-heads. I'm proud to contribute a few of my own!

 No matter how hot it was outside; the caves were very temperate, some even had ice in them in July. Just watch out for rabid bats and piles of frozen guano.

Quigley Cave rats!!