5th Annual Cam Jam - GO CSU RAMS!

The CSU Alumni does an annual family event in Denver. The best part is that it is at our neighborhood park! We took the boys over in the heat and there were many bounce houses that were too hot, but we managed to have a great time. Payson was awesome on the bungee/tramp!

There were trains to ride....

Firetrucks to climb through...

And of course visit with Cam and get excited for football season!

Hanging with Cousins Part 2

A few days after our fun with cousin Mattias, cousin Owen came to visit from California. Todd was off on an amazing business trip in China, so the distraction of family from California was very welcoming. As far as the cousins are concerned, Dillon was stressed out the entire time Owen was around because they are both obsessed with Lightening McQueen, Mater and Mack Truck. Luckily we have a big Mack truck and a little Mack truck, so most play times were somewhat peaceful. On the other hand, the only way to compare Owen and Payson's relationship is the same as crazy Justin Beiber fans. Owen is in love with Payson. If Payson leaves Owen's range of site for more then a few minutes, all you heard from Owen was "Where Payson go?, Where Payson go?" One of our favorite places to go was to take Owen swimming to the Froggy slide swimming pool. Everyone had a blast.

The next day, we took Owen to the Dino Museum - what a fun day!

Digging for fossils.

Ok, forgot to turn on the flash, but even if I had the flash on I still think it would of been impossible to get a good photo of the three grandkids with Nana and Grandad!

The boys and I were missing Daddy and ready for him to come home!

Hanging With Cousins

Payson, Dillon and I were so excited to be able to head up to Fort Collins to celebrate cousin Mattias's 1st birthday. The weather was perfect for a swim party and then a yummy lunch back at Uncle Jon and Aunt Christina's house. Loving the new wagon from Nonnie and Pops - Mattias's first ride was with Payson.

It is not a party unless there are party hats!

I think it is safe to say that he loved his chocolate cake - I mean, who doesn't!

The boys were exhausted when we got home - I love to go check on them before I go to sleep and this was just too funny not to take pictures of!

1st T-Ball Season is in the Books!

T-ball finished up a few weeks ago and I think it is safe to say that Payson had a blast. He has asked every week since it has finished why we have not gone to another t-ball game. I had a blast watching the crazy things the kids do out of boredom on the field. Some wandered around, but not Payson, more times then not I caught him dancing like a robot in the position he was assigned to. Cracked me up every time! Listening to last minute advice from the coach while the tee was being set up. And then a perfect swing and connection with the ball!

The team was great at cheering for each other - and being lined up ready for their next turn. Dillon was an honorary team member!

The coach was brave enough to invite everyone over for a BBQ after the last game. In the spirit of the Olympics he had gold medals for all of the players.

Watch out for soccer season - Todd is going to be the coach! Both he and Payson can hardly wait.

Summertime = Swing time

We walked over to our neighborhood park after dinner a few nights ago. This park has a great big playground and all we did was the swings. Both Payson and Dillon love them. How can you not love these smiles?

Before we headed home we checked out the little league game in action - Payson was so interested and said that some day we can come watch his game just like that!

A promise is a promise...

When we decided to put our house on the market neither Todd or I had any idea to how the process would work. We were most proud of how well both Dillon and Payson handled everything. With all of the showings, and leaving the house constantly, they were awesome. We went to play at the park a lot, and in a moment of weakness I announced to Payson that when we got into our new house we could get a swing set in the backyard. I had no idea how many choices there were when shopping for swing sets, and then it is huge process to put together. The greatest thing I found while researching this project was a company that will come and build the swing set for you based off of your custom requests. Well, our requests were pretty simple, a few swings and a clubhouse with a slide. Todd was THRILLED to hear that they will put the entire project together also! Our day started waiting for them to arrive - what better way then playing with the hose!

Then the building process began.

And finally it was time to enjoy!

This has become a huge hit for all of the neighbors - I am so glad that we now have this.