Colorado Trip

We had such a super time in Colorado. The Lord definitely had his hands all over our trip, there and back. There were so many details that had to work out just right for everything to work as perfectly as it did. Our flights were all on time which to our knowledge was the biggest miracle!

There were too many cute pictures to narrow them down to just a few, so here they are...

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I was putting some things by the front door to bring as our carry-ons. The boys decided I didn't pack enough and started to add some of their toys to the pile!

On the shuttle to the airport....

The car caddies I made for the boys were the perfect airplane toys. So glad we had one with us.

Andy carrying the boys through the airport on our attempt to 'pack light.' It actually worked out great!

Me and all the children piled into our seats. It was not comfy, but we survived :)

We went to the Denver Zoo one day. Samuel insisted this was a farris wheel.

Here they are on the little train.

Joseph had what we think was altitude sickness. He was throwing up most of the day. But, he got a little bit if energy here and wanted to play in the covered wagon. Still smiling away.

One morning we went to a rec center nearby where they had a family pool. It was perfect for them. Most of the parts were really shallow and had beach entries with little water features all throughout and a lazy river. Just perfect for our little fish.


And the big reason why we went out when we did was Charlie and I had a surprise birthday party for my mom. Her birthday is March 2nd. Not gonna say how old she is, but she sure does look great for 'almost' being 'nifty.'

Here we are at the spa. Our reason to get her out of the house for several hours so they could get all ready for the party. Doesn't she look so gorgeous?!?

Here she is walking in the door... completely shocked! She still had her flip flops on from her pedicure. It was adorable.

The quilt I made her for her birthday halfway through the process. I guess I didn't get one once it was finished.

Adorable pillowcases a friend of my mom's made for the boys room. So glad I didn't have to make them. I'm not sure when they would have ever gotten done.

The birds my mom made for their mobile that will go in their room. Hopefully that will be up soon.

And this is just how awesome my mom is. She got this book for her birthday from the party and she knew how obsessed I was with it the second she opened it and she immediately gave it to me. I am on cloud nine. It's fabulous.

Am I bad for actually taking it from her?!?

So there you have it. Our first trip to Colorado since Joseph was born and our last trip there before Annabelle is born. Next trip mom said they are going to have to rent a van. I agree. We sure make quite a ruckus wherever we go! A good ruckus though :)