Computer is up and running again and I have the time, so it's time I catch up on blogging! In early August we had the opportunity to go to Colorado again this summer. This was a family trip with Andy's mom's side of the family. We had everyone along from Grandma and Grandpa Wall, all the aunts and uncles, most of the cousins, and 6 of the 9 great children. It was a great trip! Here are some of the highlight.
My little travelers. The kids did great in the car. Two long days of driving. There were lots of books, toys, songs, and movies to help keep everyone entertained.
Brady hardly slept a wink. He didn't want to miss a thing!
This was one of the rare occasions when Alex did nap. He wanted so badly to stay awake, but did give in for a nap every now and then.
Anna loved to play with her toys and she napped a fair amount too. She did fantastic on her first big road trip!
We were blessed with a great playground set in the backyard area of our condos. That was the good part. The down side was it was literally a dirt patch...no grass at all meant tubs EVERY night since they were always filthy dirty. Alex says, "Who, me?"
Bedtime stories with grandpa were a nightly event.
The day after we arrived the whole family loaded up to head into Rocky Mountain National Park for the day. We thought it would be fun to do a day there together as a big group. Just before entering the park, our vehical decided it was not our day to go. Our alternator went out and we were stranded with all of us pulled over on the side of the road. Here is the crew waiting with us as we called a tow truck...
Yep, it was dead. A tow and two alternators later, we were back in business and on the road again.
Enjoying a little snuggle time with Aunt Sally and Grandma Wall.
Andy, Brady, and Grandpa checking out the elk just down the hill from our condo.
Nearly every night we gathered around the fire for drinks and good conversation. Brady enjoyed a little snuggle time with Uncle Matt.
The tire swing was a big hit! The kids played on it every day.
Mmm...smores!
Brady enjoying his first smore. Not a huge marshmellow fan, but he loved the chocolate and graham crackers. Imagine that!
Tuesday was family picture day. Here are the boys chillin' in their shades while waiting their turn. Shades are pretty stylin' huh? We are waiting to get the photo back and once I do we'll post some.
Andy and me beside the lake where we took our family photos.
We hiked around the lake when we finished up our pictures. It was perfect for the kids (and our stroller) because the path around the lake was nicely paved and not too far of a walk for our littest legs - only about a mile and a half.
I really wanted some more pictures of the kids together in the scenery, but Anna was in great need of a nap by the end of our photo session. So, I brought a little nature to here for this precious photo instead!
A highlight of this day was finding rocks with grandma to throw in the lake.
This little guy walked along with us a bit and stopped often to take a look at the boys. They just giggled at him and thought he was so funny.
Enjoying a little lake time with Grandma and Grandpa Wall.
Alex had lots of fun riding on Uncle Patrick's shoulders when his legs got too tired from walking.
Yep, it was dead. A tow and two alternators later, we were back in business and on the road again.
Enjoying a little snuggle time with Aunt Sally and Grandma Wall.
Andy, Brady, and Grandpa checking out the elk just down the hill from our condo.
Nearly every night we gathered around the fire for drinks and good conversation. Brady enjoyed a little snuggle time with Uncle Matt.
The tire swing was a big hit! The kids played on it every day.
Mmm...smores!
Brady enjoying his first smore. Not a huge marshmellow fan, but he loved the chocolate and graham crackers. Imagine that!
Tuesday was family picture day. Here are the boys chillin' in their shades while waiting their turn. Shades are pretty stylin' huh? We are waiting to get the photo back and once I do we'll post some.
Andy and me beside the lake where we took our family photos.
We hiked around the lake when we finished up our pictures. It was perfect for the kids (and our stroller) because the path around the lake was nicely paved and not too far of a walk for our littest legs - only about a mile and a half.
I really wanted some more pictures of the kids together in the scenery, but Anna was in great need of a nap by the end of our photo session. So, I brought a little nature to here for this precious photo instead!
A highlight of this day was finding rocks with grandma to throw in the lake.
This little guy walked along with us a bit and stopped often to take a look at the boys. They just giggled at him and thought he was so funny.
Enjoying a little lake time with Grandma and Grandpa Wall.
Alex had lots of fun riding on Uncle Patrick's shoulders when his legs got too tired from walking.
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