Our most recent trip was in Sept./Oct. 2013--to the East Coast.  We traveled with dear friends--Maddens and Allens.  We call ourselves the WAMs:-)  We toured Charleston, Savannah, Ashville, and Nashville!  We learned a lot about the Civil War, Country music and more!  Strode and I also spent time with his sibs:  Pat and Walt.  It was a wonderful 18 day adventure. 

In September 2013--Strode and I made one of our trips to Des Moines to play with our Houghton family.  We had such a good time.  The highlight of the trip may have been our outing to go bowling--it was great fun.  I love these photos of this happy family.  They even wore the perfect colors so the photos are particularly nice.  Love the smiles!

What a crazy few weeks we have had!  First, a couple of trips to the Northwest to visit our too cute babies and their families and then to both Des Moines and Glenwood Springs to spend time with two more cute grandgirls.  We are so blessed and are just filled with joy.  Love this family!

What a treat to have the Des Moines Houghtons join us for their spring break 2013 here in Denver! We had such a grand time: eating at the Triangle Restaurant, building and launching rockets, shopping, visiting John's family, touring the Denver Museum of Science and History and cheering on the Nuggets!  A bonus was having Maisey along for the trip.  She was a great addition to our family time together.

January 2013 and we are in Seattle again! We are there to celebrate Oly's first birthday and to spend time with our boys and their families.  We celebrated Oly's birthday first at the daycare and then we celebrated again with friends and family with the McWeavers.  We watched a lot of football and were in despair when both the Broncos and the Seahawks lost in their playoff games:-(.  We had some nice meals together and, as always, enjoyed being with our sons.  They continue to make us so proud.

Christmas 2012 and New Year's 2013 was celebrated in Des Moines, Iowa with the Hougtons.  What a celebration we had with Christmas festivities, bowling, basketball game, swimming, exercising, gymnastics, eating out (Tasty Taco), church,  and shopping.  Even with the chilly weather we enjoyed every moment of our time together.  The photo above is of Sara and Lori opening their gymnastics mat from Grandma Patty and Grandpa Charlie.  What a delight to watch those 2 excited girls.  We are so blessed to have such a special family.  This was definitely a memory making holiday.