Last Home Game for the OUTLAWS - July 27th 2013

This was their last home game of the season before the Championships. They were totally undefeated for the season and then lost in the first game of the playoffs. We were pretty bummed but we were sold on the Outlaws. Outlaws fans for life! Seriously one of the best outdoor lacrosse teams ever. We love them!!

This was the game where Enoch finally got his Mohawk in support! We had shaved his hair at the beginning of summer because of his slip with the scissors and it was finally long enough to make a decent Mohawk. He really enjoyed it. More so than Travis enjoyed his I think. They are SO cute with Mohawks, I really wouldn’t be apposed to letting them have them during the summer.

I finally found an orange flower for Gwen’s hair bow by the last game. It was SO cute and everyone made so many comments at the game. It doesn’t hurt that she’s pretty darn adorable herself.

The Mohawk!

Sweet Trav.

E man!!

Travis is pretty hardcore at the games. Joe finally got a jersey too!!

Relaxing with Dad.

The boys got Styx toys too. So cute.

After the game, they had a fan appreciation party that we were able to attend because we were season ticket holders. Enoch was pretty excited because he got to meet his favorite player – #20, Jeremy Sieverts! Sieverts was awesome, and gladly took a photo with Enoch.  #20 is awesome!!!

Thanks to the Outlaws for an amazing season and some great family memories. We can’t wait for next season!

GO OUTLAWS!

The Bucket - July 24th, 2013

It’s a hot day in July, the boys are playing with the water in the back yard, Gwen and I are inside getting dinner ready and all of a sudden, I hear Travis screaming like crazy! He runs inside and says, “Mom! Enoch is stuck! You HAVE to help him!” I come running outside thinking he’s stuck in the tree, or underneath the wheel barrow or something. This is definitely NOT what I was expecting to see when I came outside. Enoch is stuck in a 5 gallon bucket. He is just crying. He looks pretty upset in the first photo but he was worried his legs were going to fall off. I asked him once we got him out if it hurt him at all and he said no, he just didn’t want his legs to fall off! And he was pretty upset at me for taking photos. I just had to document this!!

So, we rescued Enoch from the bucket. His legs didn’t fall off, no bruises, no scrapes, only a little bit of embarrassment and relief. He could keep his legs after all.

I love this kid.

Needless to say, he has never gone near a five gallon bucket since.

He could work for the circus. I didn’t think anyone could squeeze into a bucket like that!

Love ya Enoch.

Splash Park! July 22nd, 2013

A friend told us about one of the coolest splash parks around. Its over in Centennial and it is a BLAST. Whenever we went, we hung out ALL DAY LONG. The kids were in heaven. Gwen and I just chilled on the blankets and the boys roamed. Its seriously like 4 parks in one. They had the splash pad, swings, a jungle gym type area, a sand pit, a rock climbing wall, a ginormous slide, etc. It was amazing. It will definitely become one of our summer staples.

Gwen look so cute and chubby in her little swimsuit. LOVE IT!

Hanging out with friends. Sam & Isaac are from church and they also attend the same school with Enoch. Evie is also a friend from school. It was fun hanging out with friends outside of school!

They’re all growing up SO much!!

Zoo Trip July 16th 2013

I honestly love how much my kids enjoy going to the zoo. Every time we go, its almost like it’s the first time for them. It is so much fun. Those passes are the best things every year. Such a great investment.

I love leopards! Have I said that before?

You never really notice how HUGE a tiger is until you’re right up next to him. Jeez.

Such gorgeous animals.

This is Groucho! One of the new elephants at the zoo. I would have to say he is one of Enoch’s favorites. They had to cut his tusks because they grew so long, they were crossing in the front and that made it difficult for him to maneuver his trunk. Elephants are gorgeous, sweet animals. So glad we get to see them on a regular basis.

7 Months Old! Gwenevere - July 14th, 2013

7 Months!! Have you ever seen a more perfect little 7 month old? Because I haven’t! Well, my boys were pretty perfect at 7 months old too. : D

At 7 months, Gwenevere loves sitting up, playing patty-cake, giving kisses, standing while holding on to things, sleeping in, watching her brothers play, eating sweet potatoes, saying Mom & Dad, and just being super cute in general. Gwen is a SUPER cuddly little girl which we all love about her! After having two boys who were barely interested in cuddling, I have really enjoyed her snuggles. She is just so loving and we love that about her!

She’s a smiley little girl too which we love!! Still no teeth at 7 months.

I just love her!

Hanging out with Miles Mathatas! We had a baby shower at our house for a friend and Miles came to play with his mama. He is such a cutie!! And what a ham for the camera! Gwen really enjoyed sitting next to him and just checking him out!

Fun thing about girls, dresses become chew toys. : D

She’s very hands on. We miss you and your sweet family Miles!

Going to see the Cats! - July 13th 2013

My parents know of some pretty cool things to do around Colorado Springs and the like. One Saturday they took the boys to see this animal reserve. I cannot for the life of me remember what it is called, MOM! Help me out here! Haha. But the boys LOVED IT. They have all sorts of big cats and just fun things for the kids. I think my Dad’s band has played there a few times and that’s how my parents found out about it. Anyway, I can’t remember what I did with Gwen this day, besides taking those pictures of her I just posted, but I do remember how much fun the boys had with their Grandparents. Definitely a day for the memory books!

They even go to hold a real live lion cub, SO cute!!

The boys got their faces painted. Travis wanted to be a horse but they couldn’t do a horse so he got the Bronco’s symbol done. He has honestly been a Broncos fan ever since.

Checking out the tigers!

My cute little Tiger cub.

My little Bronco!!!

Thanks Grandmom & Grandpa for a VERY fun day! The boys will never forget it. : D

Museum Splash Park - July 11th 2013

The next day, we decided to check out the splash park by the museum to see if it was legit. So of course, we had to try on different swim suits before hand to see which one actually fit!

We bought this one the week we found out Gwen was going to be a girl. The boys picked it out.

By the time she was old enough to wear it, it was a little too snug

Still cute though!

They had also gotten her a swim shirt!

But this cute purple one fit her so much better.

I didn’t have a girls’ sun hat either so we dressed up one of the boys’ old ones.

Enoch was thrilled to be playing in the sun and water!

Go Travis!

We had a lot of fun.

There were a lot of kids but it didn’t seem super crowded.

That tongue! Gwen kept me company on the sidelines.

What a fun day!

Museum Trip - July 10th 2013

The next day, we went to the museum.  The boys have really enjoyed having all these passes this year. Gives them variety! Keeps me sane.

This was their first time checking out the Kids Discovery Zone. To be honest, everything in there was a little young for them but they had fun touching stuff which doesn’t normally happen all too often. Here, they were able to see the inner workings of a piano. Pretty cool!

Enoch was in heaven here! Digging for dinosaur bones! He was bummed that you couldn’t actually take the bones out but he still enjoyed it. They did this for a good twenty minutes. I had to drag them out.

This is one of my favorites parts of the museum. I love seeing how big the dinosaurs were compared to my kids!! Pretty scary! Haha.

Then we discovered the splash park behind the museum.

Selfie’s outside!

Travis was a bit pouty.

And Enoch loves taking selfies!

This guy is so fun!

Thank you Denver Museum of Nature & Science! You never disappoint!

I love the naps that happen on the way home. They’re pretty much guaranteed to happen.