Cars, Cars, Cars

It takes about 17 hours to drive from our home to Buffalo.   17 hours in the car with 4 children.   I don't really think that I need to say anything else.

 

After we spent a few days with our friends in Denver, we were back in the car again and headed to Buffalo.   To pass the time, Gabe took a few pictues right outside of Casper.

And, as long as Gracie has her "Butts" and her thumb she was the best little traveler.  Just sitting by her brothers and waiting patiently.

Gabriel was a pretty good co pilot (most of the time).

Finally, Grammy and Gramp's house.

Littles in Denver

While Gabe and Owen stayed with their friends, the littles and I kept ourselves around Denver.   They had a really nice courtyard at the motel that we could play in when it was cool enough.

And, King Soopers has the best horses to ride.   It only cost 1 cent so we would ride 3 or 4 times.

Since the summer began we just take naps in the car wherever we go...it works out pretty well.

Our favorite part of the day was breakfast time at the hotel.   We loved going down to breakfast and talking to all the people!

Staying in a motel with little kids will make a mother of 4 go absolutely insane so, it was time to go!  Wyoming here we come!

Best Friends

June 2014

We spent a week in Denver with our best friends.

From the moment they saw each other it was like no time had passed by at all.   So cute to see these boys together again.

We even got to spend some time at "our lake" in Hunter's Glen.

It was hard to say goodbye but, we know we will see each other soon!

A day with a friend

June 2014

We had some special people to see in Denver.   Friends that we could settle in with for the afternoon.

An afternoon spent outside.

Playing and sharing and getting to know each other again.

A trip to the park to explore and play.

Feeling very blessed by a friendship that spans miles and years.  A friendship that gives me strength, hope and love.    A friend that I share my life with no matter how far apart we live or how much time goes by without seeing each other.

 Thank you Jill for such a wonderful day!   And, next time we have to get a picture of us together instead of just our adorable kiddos.

Summertime

June 23rd 2014

We started our big adventure.   I had been looking forward to our trip for months.   Time spent in Colorado and Wyoming, surrounded by family.    I had been packing for days, making sure we got everything we would need for the next 6 weeks.  Summer was before us.  The whole summer.

 We packed ourselves in the Traverse without a square inch to spare.    Bryan was driving so we didn't go the fast and easy route.    We drove through Southern Colorado and he stopped in one of his favorite places.    A place he had been several times before to fish.  Pagosa Springs.

It was starting to feel like home.   Cool mountain air, pine trees, and some great fishing spots.

Just playing by the water.

We stayed a little to long and Miss Grace became so upset.  One of those melt downs you have right in the middle of the dirt, just because you are one and you can.

So, we piled in the car and headed to Denver.  Our next stop on our summer adventure.

Summer afternoon

Toys of choice:  Light Sabors and stuffed animals.  

Some quiet on the couch with swim trunks on because we hardly ever take them off this time of year.   

Yet, when we are not in the pool we find some games to keep us busy.

When it's not so hot we hop on our bikes for a ride to the park.

These brothers and best friends are ready to play outside.

And, then it's off to play a little ball.

And, find the slides.

So thankful for this time with 4 beautiful children.  The afternoons of summer that allow us to learn and play together.  To not have much of a schedule and just enjoy each other.