The last weekend of October, we flew to Colorado to help celebrate Ethyn and Brandon's birthdays! This is the first time the girls remember flying on a plane. Millie was nervous, but Syd was crazy excited. She had a great time and was talking WAY too loud the entire time, but she was so cute about it, it didn't matter.
We rented a car and drove to the mountains to hang out all weekend!
Cozy kitty socks for the ladies
We had such a great time! We played games and chatted, drank wine, and made food. It was much needed time with B and his crew. It's been too long! We even had a magical moment late in the night - we saw a massive elk with a huge rack walking down the highway all by his lonesome...right in front of our cabin. It was beautiful.
Friday was Ethyn's 17th birthday! Hard to believe. He's such a man now. Proud of how he treats his family - he's a good big brother, he's nice to his momma, and he's wonderful with the girls. And he's a dog whisperer too!
Kendyl cracks me up. I wish she lived closer to hang out with us ALL the time.
We finally got to meet the other members of the family - this is Asher and I'm pretty sure he's a reincarnated human.
Our puzzle was missing a piece. Gah.
This is Bert, aka Bertie. The sweetest little black shadow. The girls loved the dogs! Ty was around too, just probably hiding from Syd, which is why he wasn't pictured. ;)
Mills and Syd fight to sit next to Kendyl
Look at this gorgeousness! The sky is unbelievably blue.
time for a trip to town
This was a festive one for B, the big 4-0.
We did a little shopping in the tourist shops and Millie picked out these rockin' glasses. And pulled them off, if I dare say...
So good to be with them! I very much wish we lived closer. Not fair.
We sampled some real beer while the kiddos took down some bowls of pretzels and played games. Sort of the perfect afternoon.
I kept thinking of this all day ;) Walter. Calmer than you are.
Some of us don't love hiking. Is this laziness and age thing? Or is this a personality trait? I'm hoping she outgrows this, which I'm sure she will...I'm pretty sure Brandon said I was this way for at least a decade.
my people - felt good to get outside and breathe the mountain air
Nana loves the mountains <3
B's turn! He is much loved.
Do we look alike? We do tend to share the same funny bone, thankfully.
We even got to spend a day at their house, which was great to finally see where they live! The girls have demanded a trampoline.
The weather was just phenomenal. It really is beautiful there.
Date night while Nana watched the kids! Oscar Blues for the win
Early morning goodbyes as they headed to school and work, and we left for the airport.
The perfect quick trip!
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