uncle matt, aunt kari and all of madison's cousin visit to colorado

Ryan, Aunt Kari, Nick and Madison enjoying some quality time together.

Cousin Ryan and Madison

 The Stewart crew came to visit us in CO Springs at the end of July.  We had such a blast!  Shopping, Golfing, Going to the Zoo were among the few things we did.  Spending time with such a fun, outgoing family is great.  There was never a dull moment.  Uncle Ben kept the boys busy 24-7 with either riding the dune buggy, flying airplanes, shooting guns, running in the sprinklers or watching a movie.  Go. Go. Go.

I love my Aunt Kari so much.  I really wish she lived closer :(

Enjoying some fun in the sun.  The pool is Madison's and about 3 times too small for the boys.  But don't think that stopped them.

Ryan being the "king" of the pool

Nick decided her was going to show Ryan with some serious splashing

Time out to hug mommy

Uncle Ben taking the boys out for a ride in the dune buggy

Hanging out with mommy

The cutest picture Aunt Kari took

Big smiles for mommy

So tired

I love playing with my cousin Lucas.

cheyenne mountian zoo

Matt, Kari, Ryan, Nick and Lucas came to visit us in July.  We had such a great time.  One of our days was spent at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.  There is quite a bit of walking up hills but everyone did great.  Ryan loved the tall giraffes and Nick loved to chase anything on the ground, which included peacocks, squirrels and maybe a few leaves even ;)  We had a great time with a wonderful family.  We feel so blessed.

Look at my cool sunglasses.  They match the giraffes.

Nick getting so close...Not this time buddy

It has already been a hard day on a cute little lady

Daddy is so funny!

Look at the cool giraffe

Nice shades little lady!

The cutest little boys (plus Lucas of course)

Daddy is so much fun

Peacock

Lucas just lounging in his kayak

He chased every moving creature.  So cute!

daddy and me

When Madison wakes up on a typical day she begins with lots of talking. She looks around her room yelling at her bear or screaming at the butterflies on her wall.  Even at 6 am it really is adorable.  I love walking in her room to see a great big smile and little legs flaying.  On the weekends when we really would like a little extra sleep so we lay her in bed with us.  She has a swaddle wrap (which we have unsuccessfully weaned off of using) and she looks like a little caterpillar.  Here her and Daddy are enjoying a nice chat about the days activities

july fourth weekend

Our celebration began when we went to Rapid City over the Fourth of July Weekend.  Lots of family activities and fun in the sun.

What you doing Grandma?

Just enjoying the view from up here

After Keila and I pushed each other in the water.

Playing with my cousin Ryan

Lots of kisses

Thank you cousin Nick

I love my Aunt Kari and Cousin Lucas so much.

UNCLE MATT

Mom I need to rest my head please

Second try on the water... Not so good again

Dad, make it better please

I still am so angry about the care I am receiving!

Hanging out with Mommy under the tent

My cousins and aunt having a great time on the water tube

This is exhausting!  Thanks for the pillow Grandpa!

Well, I guess the day at the lake was a mild success (I love her face in this one).

July 4th has always had great memories for me.  One year a friend and I went up to Mt. Rushmore and viewed the fireworks from a small hill top.  BEAUTIFUL!  That was one of my very favorite memories. Spending time with our wonderful families and enjoying Ms. Madison look like she is going to poop her diaper every time a firework went off was so adorable.  The scared crying wasn't my favorite (nor was it hers, she decided she wanted to sleep more than try and watch) but seeing the nephews and friends/family enjoying the fireworks was great. 

A great start to our first Fourth of July with a beautiful daughter

I caught you little boy!

Uncle Matt and Ryan getting the fireworks started

These noises are really, really scary mom

What is all this commotion?

Such a happy and healthy little girl.

Enjoying the fireworks (or trying to at least).  After this she actually got really startled and was over the fireworks.  She wanted bedtime now!