We packed up the 4Runner and headed east to Colorado this past weekend. On the agenda was to visit family, my former college stomping grounds at CU Boulder, and attend my good friends wedding.
First stop was introducing Dax to more of his family in Salt Lake. Zach's Uncle Jay & Aunt Jane were delightful hosts and prepared a delicious meal so Dax could meet his Great-Grandfather Ken Latham and more of his cousins, Aaron, Ben, Lexi, and Michelle. We explored their awesome backyard that includes a zipline, chicken coop, bee hives, and garden. I made sure we got a sample of honey before we left.
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| Great Grandpa Ken makes it look easy. |
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| The chicken palace. |
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| Aunt Jane |
Continuing East we ended up in Boulder for a night. Has it really been 10 years? Wow, I felt old this past weekend. When did college students start looking like children? Zach and Dax enjoyed themselves in the Colorado sun, eating out on Pearl Street, and hiking up the Flat Irons. And when did so many people move to town? Once a "remote" college campus is now a bustling city that extends all the way back to Denver. But still I will always be a Colorado Buff :)
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| Some new Buff recruits. |
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| Ah, the Flatirons. |
Up into the Rocky Mountains we had the pleasure of attending my college girlfriends wedding in Allenspark, CO. We stayed in Estes Park and managed a hike with Dax into Rocky Mountain National Park before the big day. Wildflowers abounded and we enjoyed the change in scenery.
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| Fern Lake Falls. We told Dax he was at Disneyland. |
We cooled off in our hotel pool and introduced Dax to swimming. Staying a float with a soggy diaper turned out to be enjoyable for the little guy. And even better when daddy toweled him off afterwards and he found his thumb!
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| Staying afloat. |
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| The thumb! |
What a gorgeous location for a wedding! Reminding me of our own wedding day set in the mountains at a small rustic lodge my girlfriend Katie looked stunning. We had a wonderful time celebrating her new marriage with their family and friends.
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| Sarah & Katie |
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| Lady killer |
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| All dressed up in Colorado. |
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| Happy Bride & Groom |
Yesterday, a 12 hour drive landed us back in Idaho. Dax did an outstanding job putting up with us. Smiling and laughing throughout the entire trip. Now we just need to figure out a way to put him to sleep without putting him in the car :)
3 comments:
I was just eating up this blog entry. The pictures are so great and I loved hearing about your trip. I can't believe how Dax has grown!!! He has so much expression now and you and Zach are handling parenthood so well. Congrats on 2 months!! oxox
Great trip! You look gorgeous in your blue dress, great choice. Dax is the cutest.
i love these photos! looks like a beautiful trip!
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