Kenner is going to be starting school this coming fall so with that in mind we knew we had to make another trip to Denver since we don't know when we'll be able to make it back while he's in school. We made our trip in March. Hopefully there will be another trip in the summer, but there is no guarantee with the gas prices now a day. Anyhow, the five of us arrived in Denver on Friday the 18th. We had to plan accordingly because not only did we want to make a last trip before the next school year starts, but we had also been planning a huge surprise party for Aunt Tin's 40th birthday. The birthday bash was on the 19th and was a complete success. My dear sister was surprised. Really surprised. All with the help of cousin Laura who was in town for the occeassion and family and friends that made it happen.
I just love this little girl.
For some reason a few of the nieces are frightened by Uncle Mike, but Jasmine had to let it be known that she likes Uncle Mike so much she fell asleep in his arms.
The youngest cousin with the oldest cousin.
While we were cleaning up the party, Kameron grabbed a pillow and waited and waited and waited for us to finish. On the way to the party he had thrown up in the car. Luckily it wasn't smelly. He was fine the rest of the trip with the exception of an ear infection.
Kameron lays around during the clean-up and Kenner and Connor wrestle like bear cubs. Whenever they're together I think there's something in their brain that goes off telling them to attack each other.
My cousin Laura flew in from San Diego for Kristin's birthday bash. It was so good to see her.
My mom created a village in the basement out of old appliance boxes. There is a fire station, a house, a castle, and a barn. To go with each building, she went to thrift stores and found things to furnish these places. Fire helmets, a rocking horse, a horse on a stick, cowboy hats, cowboy boots, and the list goes on. Kenner really digged the cowboy hat this trip.
Last time we made it to Denver we were going to go bowling, but we went at the wrong time and couldn't go. Kameron was devastated that we didn't go bowling, so we made sure of it that we would go bowling this time. We did and he LOVED it.
Jasmine has become very good at rolling over onto her stomach. Now she needs to learn how to get back so she's not stuck.
Jasmine has started her workouts at an early age. As soon as she is laid down she starts doing her crunchies. It's actually pretty darn cute. It's also hard to do as an adult.
Not only cousins, but best buddies.
Grandma Time
One night we let the boys sleep in a tent up in the loft. They thought it was pretty cool. They even got to have flashlights. Kameron had to move to my bed though since sleeping was the last thing he was going to do. After he fell alseep on my bed, I moved him back to the tent. He still thought it was pretty cool waking up in the tent.
On Connors birthday we went roller skating. Lexi got to join us to. She was soooo cute out there skating so carefully and slowly. Kenner was a little timid at first, but caught up to Connor and had a ball. Kameron never got out on the skating floor.
Jasmine enjoyed watching with Grandma.
I found Kameron inside the closet upstairs hiding on a shelf with the doors closed. Guess what he was doing in there? Pooping!!! That stinker!
Kiss, Kiss
Nothing like painting with water.
Arrrrr Matey!!
One night the power went out until the next morning. Kenner was scared and worried just like I used to be at that age when the power went out. Grandma still read books to them while Kameron "held" the flashlight.
He's pretty amazing.
Grandma's Backyard
So Pretty
All of the nieces and nephews have worn this brown outfit at least once for the camera. It's a long story.
Enjoying our last night together with everyone.
As you can see, we always have such a great time when we go to Denver. The boys love seeing their cousins and getting lots of attention from Grandma and Grandpa and Aunts and Uncles.
