A couple cute kiddos

Kai rides the saddle in the Dining Hall every meal. Now he "needs" the hat each time he rides as well.

Yes, she gets her scowls from her Mommy. People have commented more lately that she looks more like me.

I faced Addie out in the sling this last week. She LOVES to look around. She hung in there for about an hour before I had to prop her head up with my arm while she slept!

Addie just chillin' with her borrowed shades!

Addie is talking alot. She is so responsive to expression and to certain noises. Seems like I never catch the majority of the talking, but here's a few squeaks for you!

Game Time

GO BRONCOS!

Took some pics of the kiddos in their Broncos gear today! Although it's still preseason, we're getting psyched up for the season. Kai has been chanting "Go Broncos" all evening and Addie charmed everyone at church today with her new cheerleader "git-up."

Kai (24 mo) & Addie (3.5 mo)

Kai being sweet to his sissy!

Addie was really interested in Kai this afternoon!

Daddy is proud to have a little fan!

Family to a close

We have literally spent the last month straight with family. It's been a month jam-packed with fun, adventure, and bonding time. However, this chapter of our summer comes to a close tonight. As they say, "back to the grind!"

We will enjoy 1 more full week of leisurely summer routine before I'm back to work and fall persists. A few more moments from our last month to share before moving on.......

We discovered we LOVE watermelon! Mom is especially happy about it because it has a little fiber and 90% water!! Good summer snacking!

Kai thinks he's a big boy.....or a cowboy!!?!?

It's been awhile since I've had a pic taken with just my hubby. Love him. We spent an amazing day with family in the CO mountains. We remembered Derrick's mom, Leslie who passed away last fall, in a very special place around Red Feather Lakes. We had a picnic atop a beautiful overlook and hunted for mushrooms in the dense trees (something Great Grandpa Ed is teaching the little guys)!

Addie finally joining the family fun after a lengthy nap in the car!

We also got to spend 2 weeks with Uncle Garrett, Aunt Becky, Drew, Issac and Ella at camp. We all enjoyed warm summer nights grilling out, playing bach-ee ball, throwing waterballoons, playing with waterguns, hitting the sandbox, and exploring the surrounding forest. Here's a snapshot of everyone at Uncle Oaf's birthday party!

It was so special getting to know our nephews and niece and seeing the cousins play and bond. Can't wait till next time...... until then family.

Denver Zoo

Papa and MooMoo took all the grandkids to the zoo together. It was quite the circus....7 adults, 5 kids, 2 strollers, sunscreen, water, bottles, diapers, snacks, sweat, and alot of fun!

When we announced that morning we were headed to the zoo, Kai only had one thought, "giraffes?" He knew we'd seen lots of giraffes when we have visited the Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo. We explained over and over "new zoo." I think he got it, but he still answered "giraffe" to almost any animal question......what was your favorite? what should we go see? what is at the zoo? A fun trip through the heat. I was just excited that not all the animals were sleeping!!! We saw lions and bears eating, monkeys fighting, gorillas scoping the audience, and many others. Pictured above: Addie and Ella (cousin 1 wk older) fighting the heat by chillin' in the dbl. stroller together. Papa and Kai checking out the elephants. Aunt Becky, Aunt Mimi, and the boys (Drew, Kai, and Issac) seeing how short they are next to the life size elephant.