Monday, March 26, 2012

Day in Estes Park!

The weather here lately has been unusually warm and mild for March, and we have been taking advantage by spending time outside. This past weekend we went on a day trip up to Estes Park and had so much fun just taking our time and relaxing as we walked around town.
On the riverwalk.

There was a playground that we stopped at for a while, and the kids had a great time getting out some energy.


The kids, Parker especially, have been obsessed with having a "rock collection" lately so we let the kids pick out a few rocks at one of the shops. Doesn't everybody remember doing this as a child? So fun to let our kids do it, too.
Sadie showing me her rocks.
After stopping to get some ice cream, we went to check out Lily Lake which was recommended to us by a local. It was a pretty little lake with a walking trail that went all the way around it.

Little dolls!
Sadie ready for a ride.
Even though the weather has been super mild, some of the trail was still covered with snow.
After leaving the lake, we took a scenic drive back towards home. It is so much fun to live so close to what most people consider vacation destinations. We are already planning more trips like this as summer is quickly approaching!

Fun with Poppy and Grandma!

A couple of weeks ago, Poppy and Grandma came for a visit! We always have fun when they are here, and this time was no exception. We even went over to my aunt's house one evening for a family cook-out. Here are the kids working on making a key lime pie to take for dessert.


After finishing up with the pie, the kids spent some time playing outside....

....before we headed over to my aunt's house.


One day the boys went fishing....
....and the girls staying home, complete with a Happy Meal picnic.
The weather continued to be gorgeous while they were here, and we did a lot of grilling outside.
The kids also spent a lot of time playing outside.




Bye, Grandma and Poppy! Come back soon!


Monday, March 5, 2012

Happy Day-of-Love!

So I've taken a little time off from blogging as we have been through a couple of rounds of sickness and general busy-ness over the last couple of months. We were all well by Valentine's Day, so here are a few pics of our day.

Eating breakfast before heading to the daycare where I work!

Waiting to give Daddy his Valentine when he walks in the door!

Everyone is excited!

For dinner we went to one of our family's favorite places to eat....Qdoba.

Before going to bed, the kiddos opened their Valentine's cards.

Our 10th time to be each other's Valentine!