Part 2

Monday, July 26th - We spent the morning at the park with our previous neighbors. Eve had a wonderful time playing imaginary games with Jorgia! Julie is always very thoughtful and considerate. I enjoy our visits together. After our picnic lunch at the park we went to see Alice and Wonderland at the Aurora Fox Children's theatre. We also met Kara and her daughter, my Mom, and Catherine. The kids were good and enjoyed the theatre experience. After that, the kids played in some fountains nearby. In the evening, we went to Emma's belated birthday gathering at Jen & Scott's. What fun!








Tuesday, July 27th - We went to visit My friend Lynda and her family. It was great to get reacquainted and hear all about her new adventures!



After Lynda's house we went to Annie's house for lunch and hanging out! We had some great time to talk, catch up, and solve all life's problems:) I truly enjoyed my family time on this trip! I feel like each family member was wonderful and valued me and my children! My family was great to be with and really seemed to appreciate our visit.
Here is Sterling with Chipmunk cheeks at lunch time.



Wednesday - July 28th - We went to play at my friend Rachel's house. The kids had a wonderful time and I loved my time to catch up! Rachel is always a great model of excellence in all she does.



In the evening, Kara invited us over for dinner and to watch So You Thing You Can Dance. We really enjoyed both! We have the best friends!

Thursday - July 29th The kids (minus Sheri) and I went to our favorite dentist, Matt's uncle. The kids were soooo good!




Afterwards I left the kids with their cousin Emma - so grown up - and went to lunch with my sisters, mom, and Sara Ker. I love to talk with my girls! We truly enjoyed our time together, so much in fact, we all went back to Jen's and talked for a lot longer!

Friday - July 30th - Cat babysat the kids and Joe who had fun in my parent's backyard (sandbox, swings, sprinklers, garden) again. I was able to go shopping with Jennifer and her kids for a while and get a few things! After picking up my kids and dropping them off at Jen's for Emma to babysit again, I went to yoga in Parker. Uncle Cary invited me to attend the class he takes. It was 90+ degrees. It felt good, surprisingly. I felt both strong and challenged! I really enjoy yoga. I have really had more opportunities to grow with teaching it once a week. Immediately following that, Jen and I headed to Annie's for an Arbonne Class. I think the products were good and the class gave me some things to ponder. We got home after 10PM. It was a full/fun day!

Saturday - July 31st - The kids got sealants at the dentist for their groovy molars. We then played at Christina's house. Christina is a most loyal, true friend!



So, you can see, that with all these fun things we did, plus the time with my parents and siblings at home, we had one outstanding week! And that is just week 2!

Weekend after part 1

Saturday (7/24) - was my immediate family's picture day. We were able get a few good shots. Afterward, we went to lunch as a family and we had some time to relax with my sister and her family.









Sunday (7/25) we visited the Aurora Highlands ward and had a family dinner. We sure enjoyed seeing old friends and being with family.

Packin' in the Play - Part 1

While in Colorado, we wanted to see as many friends as possible. Here is a quick overview of each day's fun events.

Monday (7/19) was my birthday. I've already blogged about Mt. Evans. In the evening Matt flew home to Illinois.

Tuesday (7/20) we went swimming and had a play date with Kara and her kids. We had a fun time catching up on all the news.


Wednesday (7/21) We went to see Christina and kids. First we went to lunch and then to Little Monkey Business.



In the evening we were able to visit cousin Rosanna and her cute dog.


Thursday (7/22) we went to the Botanical Gardens in Denver with Tiffany and her kids. It was so fun to see how the kids have grown. Eve and her little boy were born around the same time when we both lived in Provo. How fun to see them 6 years later! The gardens were beautiful! We were also able to see Aunt Annie and Grandma Bonnie around lunch.






Friday (7/23) we went to the sundial park with Rachel, her kids, Brenda, her kids, and Jen's kids. The kids had so much fun playing just like it was yesterday. I really enjoyed catching up with the girls. I wish I had thought to take some pics!

In the afternoon we got to catch up with Scott and Joe, and then in the evening my family gathered at Uncle Ivan's community pool. We had a wonderful time!