Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Last week we flew out to Colorado and met up with family for a little vacation. We had such a great time hanging out with everyone and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Here are a few highlights from our trip.

One of the kids got these glasses at the 4th of July parade. They were a big hit all weekend. We even had to set the timer so each of the kids could have a turn wearing them. Good thing Charlie got his turn.


Daddy and Charlie fishing together.



This cracks me up. Dave and Bradley are in the background smacking a fish, trying to put it out of its misery. Mason is freaking out about the whole thing.


We went fishing in a nearby lake. Our brother-in-law Tom was the fishing expert so he took the time to set up all the fishing gear. Funny thing though, the fish were not interested in the worms and other bait so we started hooking goldfish crackers and baby dissolvable treats (a.k.a. yum-yums) onto the line. Well, Bradley, Audrey, and Mason each caught a fish this way.

We went to a rodeo for the 4th of July. We watched barrel races and bull rides, it was a ton of fun. Then, after the rodeo was over we saw an awesome fireworks show. Charlie slept through almost the entire thing. During the grand-finale he jumped a little bit and I swear I felt an explosion in his diaper.

5 comments:

Emily said...

looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

Hoagland Family said...

Charlie is so adorable. We wish we could be there to see him in person. Hope everything is going well and we will keep checking out your blog to see all the cute pics of the babe.

Hoaglands
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Ginger said...

Those pictures make me wish I was there. Everything is so beautiful! Probably would have made things a bit more chaotic though. Charlie's face in that top picture is too funny all squished and with the double-chin. So cute!

Shannan said...

Ok so I have to say this because it is way too funny. I am out here in Alabama and have been, until today, stealling some internet through our wireless network and through the wirless network when I would try to view your blog it would deny me saying that the website was blocked due to "inapproporite material." I love that you guys are considered inapproporite material.

Rachel B. said...

Speaking of inappropriate material...I want to hear about your wild and crazy trip to Mexico! And Charlie's blessing. That's appropriate material though. :)