We're Back!

Well, OK, we've been back from our Colorado trip for some time now.... but I needed some time to catch up on my sleep, housework (ha!) and spending time with my family.  Why does it always seem like I need a vacation after taking a vacation??

Our trip to see Emma was so much fun.  The boys had a blast spending time with her and the great outdoors.  Emma got to meet Liam for the first time and I'm pretty sure both of them are in love with each other.  I was a bit nervous about how it would go traveling with the boys, but thanks to help from my sisters it went very well.  Translation:  I only cried several times during the trip!

The boys ready to go.  All of them were bouncing off the walls with excitement.  We boarded the "magic van" and hunkered down for a movie and then the boys went to sleep while Rissa and I split the 11 hours of night driving. 

Our first night in Boulder we head downtown to eat.  There was a wait, but as you can see everyone waited patiently!  I was still feeling pretty jet-lagged at this point!

Liam's sleeping quarters for the trip:  the closet. 

There's a Salberg park in Boulder!

We took a mini trip to Allenspark, CO where we stayed in a cute little cabin.

Marissa and Emily share the Beckett hauling duties during our hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.

And Liam hung with me in the sling.  What was supposed to be an easy hike turned somewhat difficult due to a snow-packed trail.  Seriously, in May?!?

The night wouldn't be complete without roasting marshmallows! 

Back in Boulder we spent a great afternoon at the park, complete with butterfly swinging and a rocket slide.

I told you these two fell in love!

Emma's apartment has a pond on the grounds and Beckett would have happily spent the entire time throwing rocks in it. 

The boys get to play on the drums during our visit to Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. 

Best stroller ever!

After a night of story telling, cookies and milk, the boys are ready for their last night in Emma's apartment.

We swim one last time in the pool at Emma's and capture Liam's first time in the water.

My wonderful mother-in-law came over the morning we got back so I could take a nap, and it was the best 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep I've had in a long time.  1,600 miles later we are home again and hopefully back to posting on a regular basis.  We shall see.  =)