Boice-see

The little fam was flown to Boise, Idaho for 5 days as Dr. Bailey had an interview there. We were excited about it as we had never been to Boise before. Lo and behold we discovered that there ARE kind friendly people out there in the world - we had just forgotten. We were greeted with warm friendly hugs and smiles. They were so welcoming and we were quite impressed. No pretentious doctors or spouses there. Peter interviewed the first day (after flying in at 2 am), we had a dinner that night (which they all fawned over Maggie and one woman actually put her to sleep!) at Bonefish Resturant with about 6 of the physicians, their spouses and an administrator. The next evening we attended the whole practice's holiday party at one of the physician's homes (where Maggie was passed around and again - fawned over) and on Saturday evening we were invited to the founder of the practice's home (who had 2 dogs - a boxer and a doberman!!!!!!!!!!!) where we enjoyed VERY nice wine, steaks, interesting conversation and many laughs.

During Peter's interview I took Maggie swimming in the pool, to the Zoo, out for lunch and a little shopping downtown. We walked all over as the tempearture was only in the high 30s!!

Here is Mags at the Zoo:

There is a leopard back there somewhere.

Tigers!! Who actually came right up to the glass - but I didn't have my camera ready :(

and yes that is snow on the ground...

Maggie enjoyed the penquins and the zebras but I didn't get any pictures of them, unfortunately. It was a little awkward - and I better get used to it - stroller, baby, camera, commotion... Oh, but what she didn't like were the monkeys who came right up to the glass and put on a show for us. I thought it was great but it seemed to freak her out.

Peter joined us for a swim Friday morning. Maggie was a little unsure as there were 3 boys playing around in the big pool, but once she was comfortable she had a good time.

The pool was overly chlorinated so Maggie had a bath AS SOON as we got back to the room.

She definitely did not seem to mind.

We had some good family time too. Breakfasts at the hotel after which Maggie would crawl around by the fireplace while we finished our coffees, driving around to see where the best views were, trying to Christmas shop (too many people!!), eating dessert in the park while snow was falling and Maggie napped... just a much needed time alone for us.

Thanks Idaho PM&R!