living with the elk.

and so it happened, summer took a bit of a sharp turn. one second i was lounging around watching cooking shows and snuggling with my hubby all day, then the next second, laziness was no longer. things became crazy really fast. i some how feel busier now than when school is in session… even though i know that is total nonsense. 

although i'm trying to pass the blame of my absence from this blog off,  i really have nothing to blame my lack of blogging on, except for the fact that i just haven't wanted to do it.

 until family vacation took place. 

we had way too much fun not to document it.

estes park colorado ymca hosted us about a week ago. it was something we have never done before, we are more the beach going, disneyland fanatics. but we decided to try something new, and despite the chilly weather and 30 mph winds on occasion we had an absolute blast! 

puzzles became a cool thing to do, we laughed more than we didn't, we tried all sorts of new and adventurous things, we got to know the wildlife in the neighborhood, and really we just had oodles of fun! and heres a picture overload to prove it. 

on top of the rockies. over 2 miles above sea level.
 windy windy windy.

last day, family portrait.the dog…

zach just threading the worm like a master.

fishing buddies. the tooth fairy had to find bryners in colorado. missing those two front teeth. so cute. 

the first one to catch a fish. pure joy. 

lunch colorado style.

puzzles became a big deal on this trip. we attempted 6 different ones and actually completed three. 

 one of our friendly neighbors. they were all over the place!

bench.

preparing to climb the wall. 

windiest capture the flag game i've ever played. 

it was fun to have rick, sharadee and their family there with us!

thanks dad for the fun trip! you're the best!

they bonded over the course of the week. 

brynlie leading the pack. well besides the guide lady.

favorite picture ever. she is one creative child.

this happens far too often.

we love making bowls in the craft center!

ahh. ginger love. family.

baylie caught two fish!

you may think someone died from looking at this photo…. it was just extremely windy and intense.

zip lining love. ashley and kasen.

i think the pictures do a pretty good job of showing what a splendid time we had. thanks colorado! and thanks family of mine for being awesome. love. love. love.