Adventures in Denver

So we recently returned from family vacation in Denver.  Just a little bit of history; Denver is one of Sam and my favorite places.  For as long as we have known one another we have loved going to Denver.  It is a place where some of the greatest memories of our lives were made.  We have seen Widespread Panic at Red Rocks Amphitheater so many times most people think we are crazy!  In fact, it was in Denver in June of 2003 that Sam proposed.  It was a beautiful day, as most are in Denver during the summer, we were surrounded by our closest friends when Sam got down on one knee and asked me to "spend the rest of my life with him."  Of course I said yes!!

When Ayden was 11 months old, we took him to Denver for the first time.  All he really cared about was getting to fly on an airplane!

Four years later, we finally made it back.  This time we had both boys with us.  We stayed at the Warwick, which is the only hotel in Denver with a rooftop pool.  By the way, the pool is where we spent the majority of our trip!

We did manage to get the boys out of the pool long enough to do a few other things.  Charlotte came in from Albuquerque to spend some time with the boys.  She took them to the Denver Zoo where Ayden apparently slept most of the time in the stroller! A Denver trip would not be complete without spending a little time with the Boys!  By "Boys," I mean JB, Schools and the rest of the Widespread Panic gang!  While Charlotte had our boys, we took in some music in a place I think must be one of the most incredible venues in the world.

We did some sightseeing, lots of walking, eating, and tons of family bonding.  I am reminded that life in unpredictable.  You have no guarantee on tomorrow and no second chances at today.  I am so thankful to have the opportunities to make these memories with my family.

Father's Day Festivities

The boys, especially Ayden, have been looking forward to Father's day for a while.  We did the total cliche theme for Father's Day this year... everything golf!  Which, by the way, is very appropriate since just last week, Sam took golfing for the first time!

I framed this picture of Sam from our trip to hawaii in May of 2009.  I took it while he was golfing in Poipu Bay www.poipubaygolf.com.  

I took the boys Academy to pick out their gifts.  Of course they both went straight for the golf balls.  The Tee's were a big hit as well.  We ended up with some OU golf balls, a giant bag of golf tee's, a golf glove, Shorts, and a golf shirt.  Ayden could not wait for Sam to get up and open his gifts.  

Bob came over for a Father's Day Brunch.  I made breakfast casserole, banana bread, fruit salad, mimosas and of course bacon.  Because no father's day meal is complete without bacon!  It was a great celebration of a fabulous dad!  As with every Father's Day, It was a little bitter sweet.  As happy as I am to celebrate and recognize the wonderful father of my children, I do wish my own dad could be with us.  He would get the biggest kick out of seeing the boys and I know they would adore him!

I know, I know, it is not my day.  But, Beckham did decide to give me a little gift of my own... A little poopy in the potty!  I'm not kidding myself.  I know we have a long way to being "Potty Trained"  but this is a wonderful start!  Go Beckham!