4th of July

We have been needing to get out of Flagstaff for a long time now and with the baby coming soon, we decided that we would make it a big trip and so we went to Durango, CO to see our family there.  I am so glad we did because we had so much fun.  We got there on Friday night and on Saturday we just hung out and then my friend from high school got married and our families are really close so we got to go to her ring ceremony and wedding reception.  Aside from Kayton not wanting to be there, we had fun and I got to see a lot of my old friends from church and stuff.  

Aunt Mikayla

Kisses from Papa

On Sunday it was just relaxing and hanging out some more.  We had a little game of horse going on with the basketball and Nana and Papa set up a little kids pool with water for Kayton to play in.  He loved it.

Then, Monday the 4th was our big day.  We started out by grabbing some lunch and taking it to the park to eat.  The one we went to had a drop area where you can go right down to the river.  It's so amazing and we let Kayton play there for a few minutes.  Some day we will go do a rafting trip on the river.  After we were done there, we headed out to see Granny and Aunt Cindy at their house.  Dad and Mom did some yard work and we did some catching up inside with everyone.  I miss being so close and going out there whenever I want.  After we were done visiting, we went back and had a lovely BBQ dinner, watched the firework show on TV and then Nate, Kayton and I journeyed out to see the real firework show.  We went up to Fort Lewis College and sat on this great spot overlooking the city and we were basically looking right at the fireworks.  Kayton was good fora bout the first ten minutes.  He sat on Nate's lap and pointed out to the fireworks after they boomed and said "ooh and awww."  We then got him home and put him to bed.

He just loved sitting on that little stool and watch Nate play pool

At the fireworks

Pointing to the fireworks as they were going off

Sadly though, our trip had to come to an end.  On Tuesday morning, we packed up and got everything loaded and then we had lunch with everyone at Serious Texas BBQ (yum) and then we were on our way home. 

Sisters

Yummy Texas Taco

It was definitely too short of a trip for us, but now that I'm home, I feel like I am ready for this baby to come and I feel great having my little getaway.  One of the best parts for us was that Kayton wasn't really shy this time.  He gave everyone loves and kisses and even let people hold him.  He learned to say Nana and Papa and that just made us all happy.  Thanks for letting us come Mom and Dad.

So beautiful!