Colorado Springs trip - Ashley and Justin's wedding

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Colorado Springs. It was a chance to explore new grounds, come together with good friends, and most importantly see Ashley and Justin get married!
Justin went to the Air Force Acadamy, so it was fitting that they get married there, in the beautiful and unique chapel, and have the reception at the unbelievable Broadmoor Hotel. Wow! It was really something. Ashley was such an elegant, and beautiful bride. Everything about the wedding was done perfectly. I want to say a special thanks to Ashley, Justin, Max and Caroline!














When we were not enjoying the wedding festivities, we enjoyed some beautiful scenery. We explored Gardens of the gods, which boasted huge, red, natural rock formations, as well as rode the cog railroad up to Pike's Peak. It is a train that hugs a mountain and takes you up to the top,where you can see several different states. The view at Pike's Peak actually inspired the song "America the Beautiful. We also went to downtown Colorado Springs and enjoyed that.
All in all, it was a really fun and unforgetable.

"That future Flowe..."

This is a line from a Black Eyed Peas song that I used to hear when I was pregnant, and made me think of my little future baby Flowe that I hadn't met yet. In this case I am referring to my future sister in law, Kelly Hinesley! Craig popped the question while they were on a vacation in Jamaica a couple of weeks ago. We are all very excited. Congratulations to the happy couple! Good times to come.

These pictures and video were made at random times around the house. Brighton loves to sit up these days. He wants to grab everything that he can get his hands on. When we go places everyone comments on how happy he is, and also how big he is. Not only is he a hefty, heavy boy, but he is long for his age. Good thing he gets plenty of exercise in his bouncy seat! He will bounce for an hour at a time. This has been his favorite activity so far.


I don't really have much else to report at this time, but thought I should post some new pictures. Jason and I will be off to beautiful Colorado Springs soon for Ashley and Justin's wedding. Looking forward to leaving this awful heat behind.

Labor Day Weekend

We just got back from Myrtle Beach. We stayed at the condo with Lacey, Mickey, and Jameson. This was our second annual trip on Labor Day weekend. We had a great time! Last year while we were there I was pregnant, and this year it was Lacey's turn. We really did enjoy it. We ate good food, stayed up to late, and got plenty of sun.
This was Brighton's 1st trip to the ocean. He really did okay. I was surprised. Lacey brought us a tent and he took a few naps in it. When he wasn't napping he was sitting up in his bumbo just taking it all in. Jason was proud of his little beach buddy.
So this marks the end of our summer. So sad. We have had a busy one!

Thanks to Lacey, Mickey and Jameson, we had a fabulous time and cannot wait to do it again!!