Glendo

We have wanted to camp all summer, but haven't had a chance to do it. When Jamie and Chad said they were going to Glendo to camp and boat, we were excited to join in the fun! Thanks to Bev and Jamie and the boys of course. They headed up early Thursday to secure a spot for us. It can be brutal finding a camping spot, especially on a holiday weekend. Joe the kids and I got up there after 8pm on Thursday night. Jamie & Bev found a perfect spot! Once Randy & Chad arrived, our weekend started! We enjoyed each other's company, lots of food and of course beer! We boated, played bean bag toss and chatted! Some of my favorite quotes of the weekend, Awesome city! Lame city... Dillweed, Ranger Rick which then turned into ranger Dick, and of course, it's in the Denali. The kids had a wonderful time playing together, you could tell how much fun they had with each other! It was my favorite camping trip to date! We all had such a great time! Thanks again, for another perfect camping weekend!

Venus de Miles

Today my sister Kate, our friends Kyla, Natalie, Kirsten, Leeann & Noelle and I all rode the Venus de Miles bike race/ride. It is a ride that all proceeds go to scholars that don't have the funds to go to college. Such a wonderful cause! There are many different levels of rides, 33 mile, 51 mile, 67 mile and 100 mile rides. We chose to do the 33 mile ride. It was such an amazing race! All women, very empowering. Fun, well planned event! It was mentally and physically challenging. I am so glad I did it, and will continue too every year! My goal is to do the 100 mile ride next year! Thanks girls for such an incredible day, it is one I will never forget! I'm beat, off to bed I think I am going to be sore tomorrow!!

Bear and 2 wheels

Jack has been talking about riding his bike with no training wheels all summer. He has had Joe take off the training wheels to get to the bottom of the drive way to say he doesn't want to do it. Last night after dinner, he asked once again to take the training wheels off. I was doing dishes and figured it would be the same as every other time. Once I finished doing the dishes, Joe has just finished taking off the training wheels, so they got right to it. He very quickly picked up on the balance and need to continue pedaling! He was finally riding a 2 wheel bike!! He was so excited, he knew last night was the night! Yay, Jack!! Today while I was at my big bike race, Joe took him to continue practicing. He can start and stop on his own, and was even able to make it around the whole lake by himself! He did it!! I also loved how supportive and loving Emma was towards Jack. When they were brushing their teeth last night I overheard her say "I am so proud of you, Jack!" I know they fight, but they genuinely love and care for each other! Bear we are all so proud of you!!

No cavities!

It's that time of year, back to school which means the 6 month check up to Dr. Jill (the dentist). Both Emma and Jack did great, they both got their teeth polished, flossed, fluoride and got the thumbs up on not having any cavities!! They also walked away with a few goodies too!! Good job taking such good care of your teeth kiddos!!

Jack's first day of 4 year preschool

Jackie bear had his first day of preschool yesterday. He is the first preschool class to go through at the new school, Red Hawk Elementary. He thinks this is pretty cool! He loves his teacher Mrs. Maul and her assistant, Miss Faul. Weird how their names are exactly the same, minus one letter. Makes it easy on the kids. When I picked him up he said he had a good day! He was anxious to start, he was bummed when Emma went back to school last week. Hard to believe how fast he is growing up, some days it feels like forever! But I am know I will only have them this age for such a short time! I can't wait to watch you grow Jack!! We love you!

A sure sign of a good weekend!

What a perfect way to end a perfect weekend!

Another great weekend....

Friday night we headed to the Rockies game with our great friends James and April. Joe won 4 tickets at the CML event we went to a few months ago. The seats were amazing! They were 5 rows behind the Rockies dugout. Games are always fun, but when you are that close it is a whole different experience. Saturday Joe and Jack went to the Broncos preseason game with James and Oliver, they again got to sit in amazing seats. First row in the south end zone. The boys hit Hooters before heading to the game, and the little boys got to high five of all of the cheerleaders. Emma and I were at home with Clayton and Taylor (who got the have their first ever sleepover!) and April and Avery. We played hung out, watched the game, ordered Thai food.... the kids were perfect! They played so well together, with no fighting or crying. It was awesome! When Jack got home everyone was very excited to hear about his night, they crawled into bed and started playing early this morning. It was a wonderful evening! Today we had Scott and Deanna's housewarming party, it was so great to see all of our wonderful friends and christen the Anderson's new beautiful home! It was an exhausting weekend, but wonderful! Jack was in bed by 6pm, and Emma was there at 7:30pm, that is a sure sign of a great weekend!