Sandy boy

We love the Highlands Ranch parks because they have a "beach."  Both boys love playing in the sand and water there.  Wes decided that he wanted to get dirty and loved splashing in the water.  When we were done I stripped him down and I ran back to the house while Luke rode his Kazam balance bike.

Summer mountain fun

Hiking at Piney Lake

Taking a break after the hike

Our first canoe ride

Wes was bundled up in his life jacket so he could go as well.

We spent the weekend with 2 other couples in Vail.  There were a total of 12 people together...6 adults and 6 kids.  It was a blast hiking, canoeing and after the kids were asleep, playing cards and having a great time.

First swim lessons

I signed up Luke for swim lessons now that we are settled in our house.  He was not so sure about it and then really did not like it (he cried a lot) and has not wanted to go back. I am still taking him and hoping that he will like it better soon.  He loves to play in the water but does not like to get his head wet.  His teacher Mr. Victor is super nice and reassuring.

ice cream...yum!

Betta Baby!

As a present to Luke and Wes, Grandy Damuth got the boys a betta fish.  Of course it had to be blue, Luke's favorite color and he got to name it.  After much thought, he named her Betta Baby!  Too cute!  He loves to feed her breakfast each morning and watch her swim.  He told me that he thinks it makes her happy when we sit at the table and watch her.  This is our first official family pet.  I hope I can keep her alive for the next 3 to 4 years.  :)

Picture also to come as soon as my camera is up and running...

Thank you MOM!

My mom came out this past week to help me put the finishing touches on the new house. We worked hard every moment of the week unpacking, organizing, hanging all the frames in the house and of course shopping. I could not have done it without her!

{the house pictures are up...see below  }

Playing!

Cheese!

Our new couch...

Mom decorated the guest bedroom

Our bar... drinks anyone?

Guest bathroom

My craft room... a work in progress

Happy 4th of July from Vail!

We headed up to Vail for the long weekend to celebrate the 4th of July.  It was lots of fun to spend it with Nick's parents.  On Saturday, we took the gondola or as Luke calls it the "gondela" up to the top to view the beautiful scenery and have lunch.  We did not stay long because Wes got sick...poor guy.  On Sunday we played in the park and then toured the farmers market which is  a favorite of the family.  Luke even got to ride the train around Vail village.

On Monday we celebrated the 4th by watching the parade in Vail.  We got there early so we could get a good seat.  

Ms. Colorado

Wes got sleepy on Dad's shoulder

Luke shortly followed...

He makes an appearance even in the summer!