Our first trip of the summer

The nice thing about Chris being off in the summer, and me only working 2 shifts every 4 weeks, is we have so much freedom to travel as we please. And that is just what we do.


We started off this trip in Colorado with Chris' family.
We got to hang out with Uncle Nate, Aunt Amy, and Gavin for a day and a night. We went to the zoo, and the park, and played at their house. The girls loved every second.


At the Denver Zoo!


How is it you go to the zoo, and the kids would rather play in the sand than look at the animals?
It was a nice break for them.


Caitlin loves to be able to "take care" of Gavin since she is 4- almost 5.


this pic really needs no words.


Caitlin is a social butterfly. I'm sure she was saying. "I'm Caitlin, what's your name?"

Ashlee loved carrying around the zoo map.
She called it her "mat" and would consult it every few seconds.


Cute Will cousins. Their daddy's have a picture on this same hippo when they were little boys.


Little pioneer children.


Waiting for the train ride. This was definitely the highlight of the day.


Did you know a fox can jump 15ft? We didn't either but we learned it from this sign.
Chris could jump the farthest- to the polar bear.


Later in the day......
On your mark, get set............

Go!!!!


The kids were totally worn out by the end of the day.
Summer days like that are the BEST!