Sante Fe Trail

Last weekend, we went for a 5+ mile hike on the Sante Fe Trail. This trail runs right through the Air Force Academy property. At the time when we were on the trail, the Air Force vs. Army football game had just started. The Thunderbirds were in town for the big game so we were able to experience them flying right over our heads. We also saw several cadets parachuting down onto the football field. Seeing all that was an added bonus to a fun afternoon outing!

One of the Thunderbirds


Parachuters


Look closely. You can see the flag

Zoo

Last week, my good friend Melissa and I took our little monkeys to the zoo. Although Macie has been to the zoo several times before, this trip marked the first time that she actually was interested in seeing the animals. It was really cute watching her reaction and listening to her squeals of delight when she spotted the different animals.

In keeping with tradition


Best buds




Observing the wallaby

Denver Children's Museum

My mom and dad were taking care of Kaitin and Gavin while Koen was in surgery, so we decided it would be fun to take the all kids to the Children's Museum to keep them entertained. They were all totally engaged in creative play for hours and were completely exhausted by the end of the day!

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Birthday/G&G's Visit/Halloween

My parents flew in on my birthday to be here for the weekend that Koen was having his surgery to remove the tumor from his liver. It was such a treat to be able to celebrate my birthday with them since it has been years since we've been together on my birthday! We were in the midst of a major blizzard when they arrived at the airport so it was a little treacherous trying to get to our house. But, they made it and we enjoyed spending time together throughout the weekend!

Babby Hirthday...thanks, Andrew!


Chloe was almost waist deep in snow!




Showing my parents our lot for our future home.
We are officially under contract and will hopefully begin building toward the end of this month!




Macie Mouse


Baby's First Halloween


"What are my parents making me do?"








Playing her chopstick violin

Chloe wanted Grandpa and Grandma to join in the fun, too!

Waterton Canyon

A few weeks ago, we had a gorgeous 75+ degree weekend. We were so glad we decided to spend the day outdoors because we were dumped on with snow only days later! My Aunt Mary is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to all things fun! She always has the inside scoop on all the hot spots around town. She told me about Waterton Canyon almost a year ago and we finally were able to venture out there. Although the trail is a 12 mile trek one way into the foothills, we leisurely "Bobbed" it for a few miles, stopping frequently for Chloe to throw rocks into the pristine stream winding through the canyon and to observe the herd big horn sheep wandering around on the trail.

Pumpkin Patch

Here are some fun pictures from our play group outing to the pumpkin patch:

Our Little Musician

This is quite possibly my favorite video of Chloe thus far...