Family Campout at Stanley Lake in Colorado

After our campout with the Lewis family we went home and decided that since the car was already packed we would go camping again. First we would sleep in our beds for one night and take good showers!!! They had showers at Chatfield, but I had only packed a bar of soap. I know what was I thinking not bringing a razor or shampoo. Oh well.
Early the net morning we restocked on food and headed out to Stanley Lake. I told Nathan to go fish and the kids and I would set up camp again. After that was done we went down to the water to be by daddy.

I sure am glad I brought their buckets and shovels because it kept them entertained for hours.

Nancy and daddy waiting for a fish to hook.

Matthew and Elaine loved getting their feet wet in the cold water.

Me and the kids would bring our meals down to the dock, so we could be by daddy while he fished. I just wished I had picked a campspot closer instead, so I wouldn't have to carry it all so far. The kids were having a great time together. SMILE AND SHOW ME SOME SIBLING LOVE!

The two fish Nathan caught before we packed up to go home that morning.

Camping Trip at Chatfield State Park and Reservoir

We went to the Chatfield State Park with the Lewis Family for a one night campout. It was our first campout together where the weather did not mess it up or chase us away. So, who's ready to set up camp and have some bonding time?

Out by the lake. There were a lot of fish jumping around, but none hooked.

Out looking for rollie pollies.

Nathan and I out with everyone doing some fishing.

This snake was in the tree next to our tent. Like 3 feet from our tent!!! It was the second one Nathan found in like 30 min. The other one was in the grass next to our tent on the other side.

Jim tossing the snake off a ways out from camp.

Such a little princess my Lanie is.

Nancy was loving the swim beach.

The boys making a cannal.

Anyone up for some hotdogs, burgers, PF Changs on the cook top, or smores?

Matthew was loving the smores!!! I can't remember how many he had, but then again I can't remember how many I ended up eating.

Nathan and Julia making scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast.

Stopping off to play at the playground near our camp spot before making the drive home.

Visiting the Carter Family and Tiny Town

Just made it to Tiny Town with my cousin Natali and her family. We drove out to have a visit with them and they treated us to a surprise visit to Tiny Town. It was fun to see all the little houses. I know the kids loved it.
Here we are waiting for the train to come and take us on a ride around the perimeter.

Taking a train ride around Tiny Town.

Elaine is very excited to see all the little houses.

Nancy loved seeing all the little houses and barbies inside. Here the barbies are having a country time barn dance.

Matthew sleeping on the front porch. hahaha. Matthew looks like a giant.

All the kids having fun in Tiny Town.

This is a miniture replica of the house Nathan is going to buy me after we are done with school.

Visiting Julia and Climbing Castle Rock

After Matthew finished his last day of school, we went out to Julia's house for a visit.When we first showed up to Julia's house Nancy found Alyssa collection of Care Bears which she had no intention of letting anyone else touch. Here she is screaming because Matthew was looking at one of them.

Matthew is calling Grandma, Hello Grandma are you there?

Elaine was addicted to this pony!

PLaying at the playground while daddy is back at Julia's house making dinner.

The rock we climbed to the top of---Castle Rock in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Our family having fun climbing Castle Rock in Colorado.

While searching for a way up, Nathan found another cave, but not access to the top of the rock.

Elaine and Matthew have found a cave. Elaine was a bit scared to go in.

Alyssa, Braden, and Adam hidding out.

"You can't stop me now, phew phew" says Nancy.

Elaine, Matthew, and Braden climbing up.

Julia, Adam, and Alyssa on top of Castle Rock.

Nathan and Matthew looking out over the city Castle Rock, CO.

Me and Matthew on top of Castle Rock.

Elaine with the Kids saying "HEELLOOO!!!"

Matthew and Adam are having fun in the water, while Braden, Elaine, Julia, and Alyssa are hanging out poolside.

Nathan helping Adam learn to swim.

Nancy and Me getting ready to go back in.

Summer Fun and Matthew's Last Day Of Kindergarten

Summer is here and the kids are enjoying evey moment of it. Well Matthew will be out of school soon and then I guess it will really be summer, but hey outside playing some catch while waiting for daddy to take us fishing is always fun.

The family went over to Stanley lake from some summer time fun fishing and playing in the sand. No fish though, however, we did dig up some worms. HAHAHA. Yeah baby.

Little Nancy kept wanting to go up and down.

Can you see the rain and lighting clouds? Well they came and chased us away. Looking pretty as ever Elaine!

Matthew overlooking the lake.

Hmmmm....who's a daddy's girl?

Fishing at Stanley Lake.

Oh, how time does fly. My little boy will now become a 1st grader. Good-bye Creekside and thank you Ms. Stefani for all your hard work with helping Matthew in school.

Getting on the bus to school for morning kindergarden for the last time.

Matthew sitting at his desk.

Matthew and his teacher saying good-bye.