Campy Family

For the last week of summer break, Connor and I took a four day camping trip to Central Utah with my parents. Connor caught trout with Papa David, played in the dirt, and loved sleeping in a tent each night. It was so great to spend quality time with both my son and my parents in the wilderness.

After four days away I thought Connor would be ready to go home, but he was bummed when the trip ended. Fortunately, we had already planned a weekend camping trip with Stephanie, Quinn, and some friends back in Colorado. So, after one night at home to clean up and re-supply, we once again loaded up the gear and spent two more nights camping with the entire family. It was a fabulous weekend. The weather was perfect, and Stephanie and I celebrated our 11th Anniversary in the mountains with some wine, good food, and our two beautiful kids. We are truly very fortunate.

First Day of School

New shoes? Check. New haircut? You can set your watch to it. Sturdy new backpack? It's more than ready for the challenge of rocks, snacks, action figures, the occasional spitball, and maybe even some homework.

Yesterday was Connor's first day of Kindergarten. After school, we celebrated a successful first day with a fast food dinner (Connor's choice) and were regaled with stories of the seven computers in his classroom, the playground, and his new classmates. We are so proud of Connor, but we can't believe how fast he is growing up on us.

Up, up, up, up, up...

Hmmmm, not quite sure what she wants. Anyone? Anyone have a guess? Looks like maybe she wants to run away and play with her brother while her mama enjoys a glass of wine and finishes dinner. So weird that she's stomping her feet and repeating, "Up mama, peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez. Peez, mama up." Almost like she wants me to hoist her 30+ pounds up on my hip. Couldn't be.

Gone Fishin'

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Such a typical male post - no interesting copy to follow the photos. Geez, it's almost like I have to do EVERYTHING. So, I'm stepping in to give you some info...Woman's work is never finished!
This was on a father-son fishing day near Evergreen, Colorado. Yes, they had a blast. No, they did not catch any fish. Maybe Connor is growing inches everyday (or so it seems).

Ready for a dive

Quinn's looking at the world through goggle-colored classes. Not sure if that's better than the rose-colored glasses, but she is prepared to go underwater at a moments notice.

Hello Weekend...I've been waiting.

Wanna come over?

Way more fun than eating vegetables

Connor spent some time back in the Midwest with both sets of grandparents in July and had a ball. Unfortunately in this photo I don't think he was having any fun at all.

Appetite for Destruction

It's amazing how quickly one can slip from hippie chick to Axl Rose. Considering Miss Quinn, I think it's much more likely that she'll be heading on the "Night Train" into the "Jungle" than eating organic and going around with unshaven arm pits. (HA HA! I kill me!)