Driving to Colorado

These are a little out of order, but this is our first day on the road to Colorado.

Reece didn't think Colorado was that "colorful".... "Look at all the gray skies!" We had rain and cloud cover during most of the first half of our trip.

Just past Denver, we stopped to switch drivers and stretch our legs. I didn't feel super comfortable in the mountains, so Jake took over. 

Riley glued to video games and Reece sticking his stinky feet in my face... typical LONG road trip.

The boys LOVED the tunnels! Crazy driving through the mountains!

This is how our trip started off... A rainbow is a sure sign we are about to have an amazing time!

Before we got far, we drove through a windmill farm... it was eerie and cool all at the same time. It was 30 minutes of scenery... and there were a TON! I've tried looking up at how many there are, but can't find it. It seemed like hundreds!

A rare nap... 

Mountains, and valleys, and canyons... oh, my! 

Almost 10 hours later... we made it to our destination.

Checking in to our hotel.

I spy a Lowes on our way to dinner... what a back ground.

For 'going green' at our hotel... aka not needing new towels and sheets every day... we got a $15 credit to eat at Glenwood Canyon Brewpub. They brew their own root beer! It was AWESOME!! What a great way to try something new. 

Our final destination...
the rest of the evening the boys swam in the indoor water park... it was just a slightly oversized hotel pool with a big slide and a splash area for the little ones. Reece was in it several times a day. Riley enjoyed it, but not as often as  Reece! 

The REAL Soccer Finale

Just when I thought soccer was over, we got Reece signed up for a 3 vs. 3 tournament, here in McPherson. It was a fun day, other than we lost every game and the typical June 1st weather, seemed to not want to show up. We were freezing!! The rules were a bit different than what we were used to, but the boys did a great job!

Fun With Owen

The first week of summer, didn't exactly feel like the first week of summer. We were getting a bit bored, due to all the rain and cool temps we had. So the boys and I packed up and drove to Wichita to hang with Aidan and Owen. Now, the 3 older boys don't exactly pay much attention to Owen... so Awesome-Aunt Jacque did a little building with him. And by saying "with him"... I mean I built and rebuilt some tall towers and a spaceship... that we later turned into his hiding place.

Reece Funnies

Last week, Reece noticed a new invitation on our fridge. It is an invite to my sister in law's baby shower.

Reece: "So, it looks like Aunt Kait is having a baby bath."

It was terribly cute! Bath/Shower...Tomato/Tomahto.

Reece, pretending the water isn't cold on opening day of the pool.

Reece's last practice... he had been playing shirts vs. skins.
Guess which team he was on...

Also, last week, we had some fun thunderstorms. We were enjoying a downpour on our front porch...

"Well, it's raining cats and dogs, I think." 

The way he says things can be so funny, I wish I had it on video.

Art

Reece just did this in his extra time in art... love the colors and fun,

The next 3 are from Riley...some unfinished. These are just the pieces that came home at the end of year.

Teacher Gifts

Click here for the printable.

Oops... this picture turned out too dark. I ordered mini sugar cookies from my sister, and put them in jars.

Then I printed these off to put in the lid. Not on Pinterest, I actually had this thought on my own. Turned out cute!

Field Day

Roosevelt always has Field Day on the last day of school. 

Here are some pictures I managed to get of the boys. 

I volunteered for part time, so I could enjoy following them around for a bit.