Hiking in the foot hills

Dan took us for a hike in the foot hills the last day we were out there. As Aiden liked to say, he had so much fun hiking in the Rocky Mountains ;) Not quite the mountains, but it seemed like it to him. He did really well, and we went pretty far for having two kids with us, who haven't been hiking before. If I lived there, I would do this every day! We had a lot of fun, and it was just so beautiful-gotta love God's creations...

Don't let go!

Aiden loved going through the "spooky forest"

so many cool rock formations

Aiden finally needed a bit of a break

going through the "forest"

Devin did really well too...hey he hitched a ride the whole time ;)

Can't wait to go back again!

more from Colorado

I know it's been awhile since I've posted anything-there is always so much to do when you get home from a trip. So I know it's a little late, but here is more from our trip to Colorado. This particular evening we went out to visit my cousins David, his wife Gina, and their two kids Bryson and Bailey. We had a great time with them, and couldn't believe how late we stayed out! It's so nice to be able to spend some quality time with those you love...even if it's only for a short while. Here are some pictures from the evening-we had a disposable camera to use up, so I apologize for the poor quality of some of the pictures. Enjoy anyhow!
PS sorry for the underlining-I don't know how to get it off...

Aiden enjoying his ice cream sundae, while we enjoyed our awesome mousse :)

Here is most of everyone: David is taking the picture
Micah, Bailey holding Aiden, Bryson, Gina, and me. Devin is sound asleep on the floor next to me :)

David, Aiden, Bailey, and Bryson kickin' it on the couch

Aiden talking to Tucker through the door-how cute!

I told you I would post this picture Gina ;)

The Kiddo's :)

Say Cheese!

Bailey was so sweet with Devin, I just love this picture of them!

Quote from the night "you can either look stupid or you can look cute" while taking pictures of each other :) I still think this one is cute, but I'm sure Gina will think the next one is a little better!

Jealous!
This is a sketch of George Halas done by one of his players during a game. David said he found it at my grandfathers house after he died. Everyone was going through his things looking for stuff to take in his memory, and he found this among some things to be thrown out. I don't know how this was overlooked by everyone else, but we're lucky it didn't get thrown out! I'm jealous that David has it-because if you didn't already know, we are huge Bears fans...but at least it's still in the family! Can you leave it to me in your will David? ;)
Thanks for a fun evening, we miss you all and hope to see you again soon! xoxo

corn maze

There was this super fun corn maze that our cousins Dan, Amanda, and Jon took the boys and I. Here is a few pictures from the different activities we did!

hay stacks are fun, but Aiden was a little scared

Dan helping out with Boo

Then I looked back and realied that Devin was left all alone...just a few feet from us, but it looks funny :)

Mine is bigger than yours!

Hey mom, look at me!

time to look for pumpkins!

"I'm gonna pick this one up...it's the biggest one of all!" "urgh! I can't do it"

Oh well, this one is easier!

look how green it is :)

I like this one too

our little pumpkin fast asleep...he was so passed out!

Time for the corn maze! Look how tall it is!

don't get lost!

Here he comes!

I'm all done Mommy

Aren't these the cutest sunflowers of them all? :)

there's a happy scarecrow!

Then Dan let Aiden go through a "bouncy bouncy" maze. Here is how Aiden described his experience:

First I go past the yellow tubes...

Over the blue logs...

Through the tunnel

and through the Giant Gates!

then you gotta bounce it out :)

It was super fun-Thanks Dan!
(and then Aiden was so worn out and tired that he screamed the whole way home because he didn't want to leave. somebody needed a nap!)