Colorado

We spent a week in Colorado for vacation which ended with Ben and Mary's wedding. It was a fun week and we made lots of memories!


Loved climbing on the rocks



Spaghetti dinner

Posing again...



We spent lots of time mini golfing!




At the Alluvial Fan



She loves Aunt Hayli.

"Dachel, watch this!"

Trail Ridge Road-made it to the top!

SNOW!!

Noah didn't know what to think!



Hike at Bear Lake



The boys at Bear Lake



Daddy had a passenger on the hike.



The hike down



Beautiful view from our cabin!



Noah showing his talent of balancing poker chips on his feet.



Emma's favorite part- the craft room.




Making a tie dye t-shirt to match Rachel.



Another view of God's beautiful creation!



Popcorn- Noah's favorite!




Cuddling on the couch



Goodbye to the cabin

Bald Eagle cabin-our home



Who are these scary animals?



Cowgirl




Shopping in Estes Park



Noah with his Uncles

Picnic for Ben and Mary

Matching buddies



Forest fire near the wedding. We had to evacuate early!



Adam's cute family



Willow's beautiful flower girl dress





Mr. and Mrs. Ben Messerly Family



Karl and Amy with sweet Harmony




The getaway jeep






Papa Dan with his grandkids



Picked up some extra passengers on the way home



Party

Getting ready for the party

Requested Peter Pan and Elmo cakes

Nate and Emma setting up the sprinkler



Sadie isn't so sure about the pool.



"Happy Birthday"



Getting the frosting off those candles



The long awaited present opening

Noah loved it!



The kiddie table




Guests enduring the heat :) My kids are so blessed to have such a loving family!



Hanging out after the party

"How do I hold two fingers up?"

Mr. Smiles

Popsicles on the deck on a chilly night

You two are gifts from God and we love you!!

5 years

My sweet girl is officially 5 today. I look back at this picture of my baby girl with chubby cheeks and wonder how time has passed so quickly. Emma, you made me a mommy and the joy that you have brought to our life is unmeasurable.

 Because of you I have seen Tangled countless times, know every Disney princess and her prince, find Post-It notes taped to every door in the house, know that leggings with a skirt should be worn everyday, eat Chick-Fil-A more than occasionally, rediscovered coloring, been entertained with lots of singing and dancing, and have found that a daughter is a great blessing. We are so thankful for you and can't wait to see what God has in store for your future. Happy 5th Birthday!!