Friday, June 6, 2014

February Fun - Swim Lessons and Friends

In February Payson and Dillon began swim lessons at Colorado Clownfish Swim Club - they loved it.   The teacher could not believe Dillon was only three as he was placed in a class of five year olds.   What a great activity when it was SOOO cold outside!





Dillon jumping through hoops!
We did attempt to build a snowman in the snow.
 We loved to check out our goodies from Valentine's day!
 On a sunny day, we snuck down to the Denver Zoo.


One night Payson was invited to hang with friends, so Todd and Dillon took me on a date to a local brewery that had just opened up.  Dillon had not trouble ordering at the bar!



 I was more then excited when Kirstin called and asked if we could help with Baby Clayton for the day - YES PLEASE!






Dillon sings the ABCs

Who knew it would be so hard to get Dillon to preform a song he sings ALL the time.  I think I tried about five times.  Eventually I got it on video, but I love that he says "J J" instead of "J K".

Todd and Megan's Weekend Getaway

Todd and I have talked for awhile now at the possibility of me tagging along on one of his business trips.  The prefect chance presented itself with his trip to Orlando in February.  Todd would be attending the National Golf Course Show for the first part of the week, and I could join him on Thursday and stay through the weekend.  Being the Disney Fanatics that we are, we decided to add a few Disney attractions to our itinerary.  Have a kid free schedule for a few days was great, but Todd and I missed the boys so much.  Despite all the rain, we had a great vacation and can not wait to do it again.
We decided to go to Epcot, Todd had never been, and I had gone once when I was little.  We loved it. Touring all the countries, sampling yummy food and drinks.  What is not to love.



We started our tour in Canada.  Considering that they do not sell beer in Disneyland, we did not have a clue how many drinks were available in Epcot.  Todd checked out every beer stand to see the local brews for each country.
 After Canada, we headed over to a Brew Pub in England.  





 From England, we headed over to Paris to take in the sites....



 Next stop, Morocco.


 Japan rounded out the last stop on the first part of our tour.
The tour was interrupted when we ran into all of our Disney friends.  Even without the boys, we had to get pictures there were no lines!







The tour continued - first Italy and then Germany.


 Then China - please note my latest drink choice....this was a long tour.


 Off to Norway - could not believe the line there to meet Elsa and Anna from the  movie Frozen!



 Ended the tour in Mexico - where we got a horrible photo, but proof that we hit every country while we were there!


We were thrilled that good friends of ours happened to be in Orlando that same weekend, so we had a fun dinner that evening with John and Leslie.  They thought we were crazy but we decided to go to Disneyworld the next day.  It rained pretty much throughout the day, but Todd and I had so much fun.  We mentioned the boys so many times when we were there, but it was nice to have some "couple" time.  Although Disneyworld is pretty amazing, we decided Disneyland is the way to go.  Everything is closer and easier to get to.  The big ride attractions are spread out among many parks in Florida.  I loved the trip, but this Land family will be heading back to California for our next Disney adventure!




 P.S. - please ask Todd about his picture with Belle.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

National Western Stock Show 2014

Family Tradition - we can not miss the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo.  There is so much to do and see and EAT.  We spend almost a whole day there exploring and attending the rodeo.  This year Payson had the whole outfit, and he looked great!















 Always have to stop by the CSU booth - Dillon looks good in the Green and Gold.






 Two true cowboys.