Since we moved here in July, we have had SO much fun. So, following are just a few glimpses at some of the fun times we've had.
We love the weather here. It's almost always perfect weather for a BBQ outside for dinner. Of course, Jordan wasn't expecting the shower he got when Dad bit into his burger!
Shortly after we got here, we went to Lakeside Amusement Park with my brother, Brent and his family. We had a blast!
The entire group taking a train ride around the park
As the other kids got in line for the ferris wheel, Aspen announced she hated ferris wheels. But, just as it was getting ready to go, she changed her mind and wanted to get on. It only took one turn around before she decided she really didn't like them. The attendant tried to stop the ride, but the cart behind Aspen was carrying an older, heavier girl. Each time Aspen's cart would come back to the bottom, gravity would take over and the girl's cart would spring forward, pushing Aspen back up in the air. Poor girl. She got more and more upset until finally after another 4 or 5 rounds we were able to get her off the ride!
Ryden, on the other hand, has no qualms about falling from high heights (nor does his cousin, Sierra for that matter). On this ride, they went way up in the sky and then did a series of free falls. I was shocked they loved it! And, with no hands! I would have been holding on tight to the bar, myself.
Speaking of Ryden and Sierra, they're like 2 peas in a pod. They're such good friends. Ryden wakes up every day begging to play with Sierra. And, when they play, they get along so well. I love living by cousins!
The first day of the Olympics, we held an Olympics of our own at the park by Brent's house. The USA had four athletes representing them and, incredibly, all 4 qualified to compete in several events. Congrats to Renen, Kai, Kyler and Aspen who all received medals that day!
Aspen throwing the Javelin
Kyler on shotput.
Aspen on balance beam
Renen and Aspen racing in the relay races
Kai on hurdles.
Kyler and Aspen on the bike section of the triathlon.
Kyler finishing up his triathlon by diving into the water for his final swim of the triathlon! (what do you do if you dont' have a pool?)
A few weeks after we arrived, Littleton celebrated "Western Welcome Week". There were lots of fun things going on nearby.
The kids got their faces painted.
Shortly after we got in line for the face painting, the line grew exponentially. We called over to make sure Kyler didn't want to get his face painted. He didn't. But, when he saw Aspen and Ryden's faces, he changed his mind. But, by now the line was 45 minutes long at least! So, we improvised and stuck Elmer's glue on Kyler's face followed by glitter! It worked. He thought he had the coolest paint job of anyone!
Aspen and the mask she made.
Daddy, Jordan, and Kyler panning for gold and coming up with a bunch of fool's gold!
The Zoo!! I loved the Zoo. Let me just give you a taste of the zoo life we've experienced for the last 2 years. You park outside a home, enter an office located in the original living room/entryway of the home. Walk out the back door where you'll find a peacock to greet you. Then, you walk around dirt paths where panthers, lions, tigers and monkeys are all separated by chainlink fences. It's neat, but freaky at the same time. You're just not too sure a chainlink fence is going to keep that panther away from you! Going to the Denver Zoo was like a dream come true! We got to see so many animals! Of course, I haven't been able to figure it out. Why did I feel safer now that the animals had NO fences to keep them away from us?!?!
Sierra, Ryden and Aspen, acting like bears!
And, finally, Taste of Colorado. Admittedly, it's a bad picture, but I needed to include the memory of us going there. Here the kids were dancing along with a man doing a One-Man Band. They were doing the funky chicken. Aspen is in the middle with her head turned in white. Ryden is squatting in red.
We love the weather here. It's almost always perfect weather for a BBQ outside for dinner. Of course, Jordan wasn't expecting the shower he got when Dad bit into his burger!
Shortly after we got here, we went to Lakeside Amusement Park with my brother, Brent and his family. We had a blast!
The entire group taking a train ride around the park
As the other kids got in line for the ferris wheel, Aspen announced she hated ferris wheels. But, just as it was getting ready to go, she changed her mind and wanted to get on. It only took one turn around before she decided she really didn't like them. The attendant tried to stop the ride, but the cart behind Aspen was carrying an older, heavier girl. Each time Aspen's cart would come back to the bottom, gravity would take over and the girl's cart would spring forward, pushing Aspen back up in the air. Poor girl. She got more and more upset until finally after another 4 or 5 rounds we were able to get her off the ride!
Ryden, on the other hand, has no qualms about falling from high heights (nor does his cousin, Sierra for that matter). On this ride, they went way up in the sky and then did a series of free falls. I was shocked they loved it! And, with no hands! I would have been holding on tight to the bar, myself.
Speaking of Ryden and Sierra, they're like 2 peas in a pod. They're such good friends. Ryden wakes up every day begging to play with Sierra. And, when they play, they get along so well. I love living by cousins!The first day of the Olympics, we held an Olympics of our own at the park by Brent's house. The USA had four athletes representing them and, incredibly, all 4 qualified to compete in several events. Congrats to Renen, Kai, Kyler and Aspen who all received medals that day!
Aspen throwing the Javelin
Kyler on shotput.
Aspen on balance beam
Renen and Aspen racing in the relay races
Kai on hurdles.
Kyler and Aspen on the bike section of the triathlon.
Kyler finishing up his triathlon by diving into the water for his final swim of the triathlon! (what do you do if you dont' have a pool?)
A few weeks after we arrived, Littleton celebrated "Western Welcome Week". There were lots of fun things going on nearby.
The kids got their faces painted.
Shortly after we got in line for the face painting, the line grew exponentially. We called over to make sure Kyler didn't want to get his face painted. He didn't. But, when he saw Aspen and Ryden's faces, he changed his mind. But, by now the line was 45 minutes long at least! So, we improvised and stuck Elmer's glue on Kyler's face followed by glitter! It worked. He thought he had the coolest paint job of anyone!
Aspen and the mask she made.
Daddy, Jordan, and Kyler panning for gold and coming up with a bunch of fool's gold!
The Zoo!! I loved the Zoo. Let me just give you a taste of the zoo life we've experienced for the last 2 years. You park outside a home, enter an office located in the original living room/entryway of the home. Walk out the back door where you'll find a peacock to greet you. Then, you walk around dirt paths where panthers, lions, tigers and monkeys are all separated by chainlink fences. It's neat, but freaky at the same time. You're just not too sure a chainlink fence is going to keep that panther away from you! Going to the Denver Zoo was like a dream come true! We got to see so many animals! Of course, I haven't been able to figure it out. Why did I feel safer now that the animals had NO fences to keep them away from us?!?!
Sierra, Ryden and Aspen, acting like bears!
And, finally, Taste of Colorado. Admittedly, it's a bad picture, but I needed to include the memory of us going there. Here the kids were dancing along with a man doing a One-Man Band. They were doing the funky chicken. Aspen is in the middle with her head turned in white. Ryden is squatting in red.
1 comment:
Awesome fun! My favorite: The olympics. HOW CREATIVE! I wish I'd thought of that, or will in 4 years. But my MOST favorite is the pic of Aspen throwing the Javelin. Talk about Perfect Pose! Whoo-eee, baby!
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