More Estes Park Pictures

I got some of the pictures Aunt Kay took in Estes Park. She has a great camera that takes lovely pictures. Enjoy! I love the last one of Taeya.

Estes Park, CO

This past weekend, our little family had the opportunity to drive to Estes Park, CO to visit with Phil's Aunt Kay & Uncle David. Although it was a short trip as we only stayed one night but we had a lovely time visiting with Aunt Kay & Uncle David. One of the reasons they go to Estes Park is to see all the elk that come down from the mountains during the rutting season. It was a little early in the season but we still saw quite a few elk in the 24 hours we were in Estes Park. Here are our pictures from Monday morning. I'll post more from our drive into Rocky Mountain National Park later.

The Zoo

In mid-October, we headed out to Denver to take Taeya to the Zoo. She enjoyed seeing many of the animals that she often sees in her books. While we were there we were able to stay with our friends, Derek and Amanda, and also visit Brian, Keturah and Bella. We had a wonderful trip and I can't wait until we're able to do it again someday!

(The pictures are pretty-much in backwords order but it doesn't really matter much.)

Daddy and Taeya enjoyed watching the chefs making Crepes at the crepe place we went to. It was oh so yummy! Us with our friends, Derek, Amanda and soon-to-arrive Baby. (Amanda's due at the beginning of December. Can't wait to see the little one!)

Our family at the Denver Zoo

Brian, Keturah and Bella. We hung out at their house during Taeya's nap time so we could take her back to the zoo for a little while. They live just a few minutes from the zoo. It was great seeing Keturah again and meeting her family. Bella is about 6 months younger than Taeya.

As proof that we really did see animals...The Red Panda was one of Phil's and my favorite animals.

Trying to get a picture of Phil and me with the camels in the background. They're there. Just look close. Taeya had fun playing around at the BBQ place we went to for lunch. She has a crayon in her mouth in case you were wondering.

What a sweet little 21 month old we have! (She's now almost 23 months!)

She was watching the anteater here. He was HUGE!

While at the zoo, we thought it would be fun to take Taeya on the carousel and the little train. We bought tokens and were excited about her enjoying her first rides. Needless to say, it didn't quite turn out as planned.

Once the carousel started, Taeya cried the entire time and clung to me with a death grip.

However, when we were done, she happily waved to the "kitty" we rode on and gave it a great big kiss goodbye. We ended up not taking her on the train. Maybe next time.

Altogether, we had a fabulous time as a family on our little get-a-way trip and can't wait to do it again!

More Family Photos

Today, Sarah and I got the babies AND the guys outside for some quick family pictures. We ended up with some nice ones. I haven't had a chance to edit any but thought I'd post some of the better ones. (After the guys were done, Sarah and I took some more of the girls which is why the beginning ones don't have the daddy's in them). We went to Glenwood Caverns yesterday and had a nice time until the little ones got too tired. The funniest thing happened as well. We ran into Tony & Joan Beckett, our former pastor and his wife from PA whom we haven't seen for 10+ years!!! We didn't even know they were going to be in CO and we just happened to run into them! What are the odds?
Yummy, I can eat this right?
Can I hold it please?
Beautiful Bekah.
Bekah did such a good job holding Taeya.
Bekah loves the baby. She's going to be a wonderful big sister.
I love this photo of Sarah and baby.
I love the setting of this picture.

What a lovely family.
The Camp's.

Our big girl.
I love this picture.
The group with the Becketts.
This was really cute. I put a toy in with Taeya before we left somewhere. Bekah saw me to it so she decided that Taeya needed a few more toys...she brought about twenty. Towards the end she was just throwing anything she could find on top of her cousin. Bekah's a great sharer and when we were driving in the car and Taeya was screaming her head off, Bekah shared her blanket, doggie and baby doll with Taeya. I think this picture is so funny though. Taeya didn't mind one bit that she had so much stuff on top of her.
A nice group photo at the Glenwood Caverns.
I went bull riding.
Phil and I did the "sling shot" where you fly out over a cliff...it was really fun.
I guess that's all for now. I still need to blog about our trip to Montrose where we got to see Grandma Carol, Aunt Barb and Uncle Allen. It was their first time meeting the two grandbabies.

Tomorrow I leave for CA with everyone else (except Phil). I'm guessing that I won't be blogging much while I'm gone. Check back to see what you can find but don't expect too much for a couple weeks. I'll be leaving my computer at home...