Busy summer

We’ve been pretty busy this summer.  I haven’t had much time to blog over the last month, so I’ll just post here with what we’ve been up to lately.

We went with Grams to the sprayground

We went to Ft. Collins & Windsor for a 50^th wedding anniversary celebration

We stayed with one of Troy’s cousins – he and his wife have a lovely home and are such gracious hosts.  We love staying there.  We spent some time in their yard enjoying the hammock and the rope swing…

Baby Z got to meet his Uncle Jeff & Tia Olga for the first time (He also got to meet his Aunt Debbie, too, but I completely forgot to get a picture of them together)

LittleBigMan had some friends come to our house to play

LittleBigMan learned to ride a tricycle.  (Our awesome neighbors gave it to him)

Troy’s oldest sister & her family came to visit. They arrived Sunday evening and went home Friday morning. We had a GREAT time with them!  We stayed pretty busy while they were here…

Monday – trip to Seven Falls

Lots of steps up to the waterfalls

LilBigMan with Uncle Doc, cousin Skylar, Aunt Sherry and cousin Eli

Me and the boys

Tuesday – trip to Royal Gorge

All of us

LilBigMan on the carousel with his cousins

Me & Baby Z on the bridge

Troy & the boys

The boys with their aunt & uncle & cousins

Riding on a mule

Wednesday – Troy went rafting with them

Thursday –  Hiking, a trip to the Air Force Academy & then Garden of the Gods

Hiking near our home

Rock climbing with Daddy

At the Academy

We even saw a double rainbow that evening from our deck

Spent some time at Grams' house

Breckenridge

We spent the afternoon/evening in Breckenridge on Christmas Eve.


We all had a GREAT time!

Riding the gondola


With Daddy - watching the skiers & snowboarders

LittleBigMan kept asking for a “skateboard” (snowboard)

Christmas lights

Aquarium

A few days ago we went to the aquarium. LittleBigMan had a GREAT time! Here are just a few pics from our time there-



There were LOTS of different fish & other sea life to see. There was even an exhibit with a tiger. LittleBigMan especially loved getting to touch the sting rays.

Trip to Oklahoma

My cousin and I (and all of our kids) took a road trip to Oklahoma a couple of weeks ago.  Here are some of the highlights from the week...

Spent some time at the great grandparents' house


Played on the trampoline


Played in the water


LittleBigMan went to the movies for the first time.  Grandpa & Grandma took us (along with many of the kiddos).  We saw Toy Story 3. He did really well and enjoyed the movie!



Went to a museum




We visited with more family, including Aunt Kristen & cousin Harlen


Then it was time to head back home.

Estes Park Trip

This weekend we went camping in Estes Park.  What a beautiful area!


LittleBigMan LOVED the tent


Ready for night night


Happy little camper


We saw several elk (nearly hit one in our car)


We did a little hiking



LittleBigMan was so tired


There is beautiful scenery in every direction!




A camping trip isn't complete without s'mores.  Unfortunately we didn't get to make any while camping, but did when we got home.


He liked them!