Colorado Fun!

We recently got back from a week in Colorado. Chad had a few weeks off between Summer and Fall semesters so we decided to go visit my family. We had a good mix of fun activities and being lazy bums and Chad got to sleep in nearly every day - I think we came back pretty rested and relaxed and ready to get back to real life. The kids did surprisingly well on the long car ride; the older two were champs and Grace got super cranky only once each way. Not too shabby. Also, I discovered that Cayden needs to be drugged up with Claritin before we even get to Grandma and Grandpa Bird's. We're talking taking it right before we leave our house in Utah. I'm not kidding when I say that within 30 minutes of being at Grandma and Grandpa's house Cayden's eye was swelling shut thanks to the darn cats.

Laura fell asleep while eating chips on the way out. Her face and hands were covered in orange gunk. It was pretty funny.

We went though CO and I-70 on the way out and stayed the night at my Grandparent's. Cayden and Laura shared a bed and I found them this way the next morning. Silly kids. I was a little worried about them waking each other up, but they were knocked out all night. 

More driving the next day on our way to Grandma and Grandpa Bird's! I put together fun bags for the kids that had activities and treats in them. Here they are eating their cotton candy. :)

The kids went swimming several times during the week. They even convinced Chad and Uncle Connor to fill up water balloons for them a few times. One day in particular was overcast and the water was pretty chilly, but the kids still wanted to get in the water.

Laura jumping into the water. I think her face shows just how cold the water was.

We finally convinced Cayden to jump into the water. I love his face in each picture. Apparently the water was really, really cold!

The kids had much more fun when it was warm out.

My little fish.

Gracie even got in the water and was enjoying it until her siblings decided to jump in the pool and splash water all over her. She was done after that. We couldn't convince her to stay in any longer.

We went to Chuck E Cheese one afternoon. This was Grace's favorite ride. She smiled and giggled every time she rode it.

Laura also enjoyed the ride, but seemed to have more fun just wandering around and looking at all the games.

Cayden was big enough to actually enjoy playing the games. I can't say he ever won many tickets, but he sure had fun.

The kids spent a lot of time playing outside. Gracie loved the baby swing.

Chad and Uncle Connor took the kids to the Lowe's Build and Grow clinic on Saturday morning. I love how goofy Laura looks with the goggles on.

 

The boys went a few times and checked out the local RC track. Connor even ended up buying his own RC car and they all had fun driving it around. Chad can't wait to finish building his so he can use it.

Laura wearing Auntie Rachelle's glasses.

Reading a narwhal book. Auntie Rachelle was proud.

Licking her dinner off of the table. Thank you Rachelle for the suggestion.

Gracie's two favorite toys while we were gone were a squishy orange ball and the cats. I've never seen that baby crawl so fast in her life as when she was chasing after one of the cats.

We ate a ton of ice cream while in CO. We ate it at least once a day and sometimes more! Chad was eating one of these ice cream cones and Gracie decided she wanted it. She swiped it from him and ate every last bite.

We had BBQ chicken wings for dinner one night. Yes they are somewhat messy, but everyone was able to eat them reasonably neatly. Except Chad. He was coated in BBQ sauce. It was quite the accomplishment. Way to eat it like a caveman, Chad!