Thursday, July 31, 2014

July 31, 2014

We had lots of cuddles today with Nora-girl who wasn't feeling very well.

July 30, 2014

Nora is always such a good patient. 
Where is that shot going?

July 29, 2014

Cuddling up for some bedtime reading with their new handmade Grecian slippers from Grammie!

July 28, 2014

My helpful girl serving up some blueberry crisp!

July 27, 2014

My two little tan blondies, home safe and getting a good long bath cleaning. :)

July 26, 2014

Even though it was a little cloudy and chilly, we got our last beach day in!

July 25, 2014

Family kayaking!

July 24, 2014

Off on a morning hike, complete with walking sticks!

July 23, 2014

The best camping picture yet of this group of dear friends!

July 22, 2014

Donut making: a camping first for this group and a big hit!

July 21, 2014

The beach days (and races) have begun!

July 20, 2014

Young State Park: yep, this will do for the week.

July 19, 2014

Thanks to our time in Colorado, we are now officially in Settlers-playing mode again- ha!

July 18, 2014

Blueberry season is one of my favorite seasons of the year. :)

July 17, 2014

Came home to find our perennial native flower garden in full bloom!

July 16, 2014


Good-bye, Colorado.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

July 15, 2014

So much gondola riding, hiking up mountains, and squeezing in of last minutes playing and talking today. It was such a blessing to be in close community this week with these dear friends.

July 14, 2014

Vail, Colorado... who knew a fountain could bring this much spontaneous fun?

July 13, 2014

Absolutely amazing adults night out at Red Rocks.

July 12, 2014

It was so sweet to see these two pick up where they left off a year ago, but even getting along even better. Oh and the Denver Zoo and the elephant show were pretty amazing too!

July 11, 2014

It's hard to believe these two little lovies were barely over a year old when they last saw each other!

July 10, 2014

Ladies morning out filled with coffee, shopping, and great conversation. 
We could hardly catch up fast enough!

July 9, 2014

Reunited after a year with these dear friends. :) 
This was our first full day of fun, starting with a great water park!

July 8, 2014

Garden of the Gods was so much fun and our girls couldn't get enough of rock climbing and playing in the red dirt; but this sweet moment topped it all and made my heart melt. :)

July 7, 2014

Taking a break on our fun hike with Mattie!

July 6, 2014

One of the many great big-sky views on our drive from Minnesota to Colorado.

July 5, 2014

Celebrating Jared and Kelli's marriage, Prinsburg open-house style.

July 4, 2014

Happy Independence Day!

July 3, 2014

We made it to Minnesota and to Grandpa Sportel!

July 2, 2014

Girlfriend night celebrating two great friends!

July 1, 2014

Daddy-daughter backyard camp-out. :)

June 30, 2014



 Sister pool fun!