Vacation--Wahoo

Man, I've just returned from the trip of a lifetime...just kidding. It was more of a trip that lasted a lifetime, or rather, we were gone 3 weeks. Take that however you'd like.
First stop:
Southern Colorado where the green grass grows and the river flows and the mosquitoes bite. (Actually, the mosquitoes weren't that bad). We had a marvelous time fishing (I caught a trout and called it a day. I've done enough fishing) hiking and playing games.

 enjoying the long car ride by playing peek-a-boo

 poor sleepy babies

 I love how there is milk dripping off her mouth. satisfied much?

 I love this side shot of Eliza

 and this one on grandpa's lap is so precious I just had to include it. I think she looks like him a bit

 We were watching horseshoes and Eliza and Jenna were getting into it

 Love this profile shot

 She hasn't smiled once in these pics, but she really did have a good time!

 I had to include this shot of me looking quite luxurious, or not...definitely not. Also, had to include how funny this shot was of me holding the hummingbird feeder in front of Nana, with the flagpole coming out of my head.

 Ty too

 Our squirrel friend

 Eliza made horsey noises when we went to visit the horses that were parked (is that how you describe it? maybe tied up is a more accurate term)

 loved the FREEZING cold water

 my fish!

 Gorgeous views

 another impromptu photo shot with Jenna

 The men talking--love this serene shot of what the cabin represents--peaceful serenity

 I don't think I want to hike...

 I love hiking!

 Rough-creek falls

We also visited Manassa for the notorious 24th of July celebrations. Eliza loved riding on the little ponies. (Pony, she really only sat on one and it was for like 5 minutes).

I then met my dad and brothers in Alamosa and we flew back up to Colorado Springs so I could hang out with the fam while the girls and mom and dad went trekking. When they returned I did a quick Senior photo shoot of my sis.

Eliza slept in a dark closet and was back to her great schedule when we turned around and drove 14 hours to Missouri.

Yay for lake vacations! They truly are the best to relax, have fun, and hang out with the family. It was the whole shabang! (includ. lil' sis's bf). Eliza loved riding on the waverunners and in the tube. Ty and I tried our luck at wakeboarding (since we hadn't since we got married) and I of course schooled him. No really.

 Yes I am bigger than you! Eliza "playing" with cousin Elyse

 Nana and Uncle Derek

 Uncles Jared and Nate

 Uncle Hayden

 Aunt Laurel

 Family Time

 We celebrated her first bday with the Ashby's and needless to say, this girl loves chocolate, but not getting dirty:)

 opening her gifts

 boating with mama

 and Aunt Laurel

 Playtime with Elyse...again. we had to make them match...

The only highlights were Ty getting a concussion and tying the rope up in the waverunner. Ok, maybe not highlights, LowLights. He's all better now. Except, I forgot to include this minor, yet disgusting detail, Ty and I tried to rid ourselves of some ingrown toenails (ewww I know) before the lake and mine got all better, but Ty had to get surgery on his last night and now he's limping around. Poor baby. I will not disgust you further with pics of that.

Is there any question of if I love to take pics or what?
Now back to laundry...

10 months baby

 14.5 lbs 27.5" of goodness

As you can see she is starting to hold onto things while standing up. She is working on pulling herself up on things but hasn't quite got it. She did master going from stomach to back to sitting up and we are ALMOST crawling:) We are completely weaned and taking formula (HALLELUJAH), opening everything with her 3 teeth (almost 4), learning to make a tantrum, fake cry and grin. Lots of blahbering, sleeping 12 hours (usually) and trying new foods. Just tried muffins, eggs, steak taquitoes, cheese this week. Loves all kinds of fruits and grating carrots with her beaver teeth. Makes puffing noises and has the cutest piggy tails. Loves clapping, patting her stomach and legs and raising them up in the air (just like on Little Einsteins) Had a double ear infection (probably from so much swimming and a cold). Does not like Diet Coke, long meetings (as in church ones)  and leaving grandma's house. Loves her daddy and going on long runs with mom.

Welp, maybe next time I'll actually post 11 months on time, oh wait, I'll be on vacation so you can count on me not.

Happy 4th of July everyone

 Soccer games

 Hanging out with gpa

and other cousins

We went to my cousin's wedding sans hubby this time because he was traveling. Our month has been crazy--Tyler was gone 3 of the 4 weeks, but as you saw from the previous posts, Eliza and I have been staying busy. I love hanging out with this girl. In her 10 month post I'll tell a little more about what she's done.
So onto July I guess

We went to the Provo Parade and hung out with gma and gpa. We were too tired for fireworks at night though, so we were lame and just went to bed! For the 24th of July we are planning to do some spectacular celebrating though.