Full Blog

My blog is officially full. Unfortunately updated posts will be delayed until I can figure out how to start a new one or start a new picasa account or start something that I can post pics on. In the mean time check back soon and I will let ya know how I have resolved the problem and where you can find the updates from our life. Thanks.

The North Pole!

Can you believe that the North Pole is in Colorado Springs? Well it is, and boy howdy the North Pole is fun! The North Pole is a Christmas themed family amusement park that has been in existence since 1956. There are more than two dozen family friendly rides for young kids and as long as you are 32” tall you can enjoy them all! Even if you’re under the height requirement you can ride with a parent and still enjoy the fun.

We spent the day at the amusement park and had a BALL! We slid down the twisty peppermint slide on potato sacks (several times), swung through the sky on the Aerial Tram (aka: ski lift), enjoyed multiple rides on the Antique Carousel and took a train ride around the park. Both boys rode carnival rides in various shapes such as cars, boats, planes, teacups and more. We rode rides that lifted up and down, went in circles and spun around and around. I guess we are adrenaline junkies! We spent so much time on the rides that we didn’t even get to see/talk to Santa or write/mail him a letter, maybe next time. However we did get to feed the reindeer, eat French fries and have so much fun that everyone was asleep before we drove out of the parking lot! I think I see park passes in our future. This summer has been so much fun. I am just lucky to be able to spend quality time with the boys and make lots of the fun memories. Hooray for summer! 

Check back to the blog in a couple days because, once again I had more pictures I wanted to post but can't get them to down load.  Once I get this figured out I will stick a few more up.       

On the Ski lift.

Waiting for the train.

Vrooom.  Vrooom.  I'm 1/2" under 32" but mom snuck me on this ride!  I rode the cars 3 times and had so much fun I had to be carried off the tracks by mom unwillingly.    

Happy Apple Farm

Last week the boys and I continued on our 2012 summer tour of fun and we visited the Happy Apple Farm.  We rode the tractor out to the fields and picked black berries and raspberries.  Just like last time at the farm, Case ate all his berries before we could get to the register.  Maybe they should weigh people before and after the fields :).  The boys stomped on fallen peaches and checked out the upcoming and growing watermelons.  Then we moved on to apple picking.  The trees were so loaded with apples that the branches hung down to the ground.  Both of the boys picked at least 2 bags of apples each and were very proud of their harvest.  Despite the heat, the morning was fun and I am sure a visit to the Happy Apple Farm will be in our future again. 

There were several more pictures I wanted to post but I am having problems downloading to the blog.  Until I can figure out how to fix the issue these will have to suffice. 

Has anyone elses blog become full?  I can't post or download pics and am wondering if I have reached my blog cap.  Any suggestions? 

I can't download pics and I'm behind by at least half a dozen posts.  Any suggestions?  Help.

Toot

Today Case was merrily chanting.  "I tooted.  I tooted.  I tooted." 
I said, "Case, stop saying, I tooted."
Silence.
Case, "I burped with my hiney.  I burped with my hiney."

Sigh.

Hug The Ones You Love

I overheard the most heartbreaking conversation as the boys played at McDonalds play place this afternoon.  A dad was talking to his son at the table next to us.  Dad, “do you want to go put flowers on your moms grave this afternoon?”  Son, “Yea, that sounds good.”  Dad, “We get to pick up her headstone on Thursday.”  Son, “It’s finally done?”  Dad, “Yea. Want to see it?”  He pulls out his phone and shows his son a picture and starts reading the headstone.  “Mother Name, born XXXX died XXXX, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, etc."  

Hearing this personal conversation almost brought tears to my eyes.  I wanted so badly to comment to the dad before we left, but had no words to share.  All I could do is pray for him and his family periodically throughout the day.  If you could spare a prayer or two, I would encourage you to pray for this unknown family who was trying to go through the day as normal as possible despite having their entire life changed forever.  Hug the ones you love.  Love them every day. 

"Great" Visit

Last week we had a “great” visit from the great grandparents and Brandon.  It is always wonderful to have them visit and this trip was no exception.  We did all sorts of fun things like eating, drinking and being merry!  In this rare shot I caught grandma taking a sip of grandpas beer.  Can’t say I blame her.  Chasing after my tiny crazy crew can drive anyone to drink. 

We spent a couple mornings swimming at the hotel pool and lounging in the hot tub.

We enjoyed the beautiful 80 degree weather by blowing and chasing bubbles on the front porch. 

Of course we had to go to the zoo.  Everyone had fun feeding the giraffes.  It seems like all I ever post pics of are the giraffes so this time I decided to post a couple pictures of some of the other cuties we checked out.  A giant tortoise was close enough to touch, literally.  And the new reptile exhibit had all sorts of slithering things to find amongst the rocks.  

The entire gang went to the duck pond one morning and unloaded an entire loaf of bread feeding the fish and ducks. 

The boys even went rock climbing for the first time at Garden of the Gods.  Apparently there is something about being a boy and climbing on rocks that causes an overwhelming need to pose in macho stances.  Everyone was excited about the climb except Cole.  He just perched on a rock and waited until the excitement was over.

ACK! Snakes!

Today Case caught his first real live snake in the front yard while Cody was mowing.  Can anyone tell if he was excited or not?  He said, “When I go into the tv I’m going to tell Steve Irwin I caught a snake.  He will be so proud.”  I think Steve Irwin would be proud of our little snake catcher.