Mother's Day Fun

We celebrated Mother's Day a day early this year since Trent had to leave for the airport at noon on the actual day.  We got together with the grandparents and uncles for a BBQ at mom and dad Stock's.  After some yummy food, we walked up to the park for some outdoor fun.  Pre warning, I went a little overboard on the picture taking.  I think I wanted to get as many pics as possible since I knew we wouldn't have very many family get togethers once we moved.  Anyway, here are some of my favorites.

It looks like gramps is trying to teach Colson how to fly!

These guys and their Cokes.

Swing wars!

Our little hissy-fit baby. ;)  Her daddy was only trying to keep her from falling and breaking her neck.  I know, so mean!

We can't help but make fun of her a little bit when she gets going.  Such good parenting, I know.  We gotta get our kicks in when we can!

I love this man, fat face pose and all.

All the mommas.

Throwing rocks.

I love the bluer than blue Colorado sky.  But not as much as I love this kid!

Buds, mastering the monkey bars.

These two are best friends.  Jillian thinks grandma Guercio is her own personal person.

Buds and grampy tossing the ball back and forth.

Trent tried his darnedest to get Dustin to smile for the camera.  All to no avail.

They're still friends.  ;)  I see a photobomber!  That Trenton is one sneaky dude.

Oh boy, I love this girl!

Best buddies.  Colson is ever so good to his little sis.

Trenton, trying his hardest to outweigh Dustin on the teeter totter.  Not going to happen bud!

And this girl.  Get her in a swing, and life is oh, so good.

Look at that smile!  She gets really, really giggly in the swing.  Oh how I love that laugh of hers.  Best. Sound. Ever!!!  I wish I could bottle it.

Lovebirds.

Gramps, always a kid at heart.  But that's why he's so much fun!

Finally, Dustin is more evenly matched.  :)

More tears.  She was so disappointed to be leaving the playground after only getting to play for almost two hours.  Why are her parents so mean?! ;)

I am so grateful for the many wonderful times we were able to spend all together as a family while we lived in Colorado.  I can definitely say that we don't have any regrets that way.  All of us were able, and always willing, to take time for each other and make memories together.  

Father Son Campout

My boys look forward to the father/son campout all year.  Well, in all actuality, they look forward to any campout ever.  They love to camp!  They love it so much, sometimes I wonder how they can be my children.  Because I so do not like to camp.  I would rather do pretty much anything than camp.  They must get it from their dad.  Luckily, Trent made it back just in time for the campout.  With all of his traveling back and forth to Atlanta during this time, we didn't even know if he was going to be able to take the boys on the campout this year.  The boys were so glad that he did make it home because this was their last campout with all of their Colorado buddies.

 These two are very practiced at putting up a tent.  Much to Trent's delight.

 So this was Preston's first father/son campout.  This was the first year Trent and I both felt he was campout ready.  I think he was in heaven.  Look at him with that giant stick, and no mom there to tell him not to run around with it or he might poke an eyeball out.   

With one of his best buddies, Andrew.  Don't they both look so pleased with themselves?  The boys all had a blast while the girls and I stayed at home, snug and warm in our nice, comfy, cozy beds.

Kindergarten Field Trip

Preston's last Kindergarten field trip was at the end of May.  They went to Ocean Journey.  Jilly and I decided to tag long at the last minute, and I'm so glad we did.  We had such a fun day with our Buds.

It had been a few years since we had been to the aquarium.  Preston was so little the last time we went, I don't think he even remembered being there before.

 He thought the divers were pretty awesome.  His favorite part was the otters, but I wasn't able to get a good picture.  All the other kids were loving the otters too, and there was a swarm.  

 P-Diddy with some of his class mates.

 With some of his class mates and the absolutely wonderful Mrs. Winkler.

 I just love this boy's cute face.  And his glasses.  His smile makes me ever so happy.

 He was so excited that his baby sister was there with him.  Per her usual though, she wouldn't look at the camera and say cheese.  She gets it from her uncle Dustin.  We have to be sneaky to get a good picture of her.

 Jillian was fascinated with all of the fish.  This was one of the first times I had let her out of her stroller while on an outing, and she was beyond thrilled.  And very active!  I had to keep a very close eye on her.

 Under the bubble, looking at the fishies.

And the jellyfish.  Another one of his favorites.

Jillian and I had a fabulous time tagging along with Buds on his field trip.  I think he enjoyed having us there as well.

Traveling Man

I have to tell you, March through the middle of June was a tough few months.  With his new position at work, Trent was in Atlanta all week every week before we all got moved over there.  He would fly back to Colorado on Friday night, usually getting in pretty late, just to turn around on Sunday afternoon and head back to Atlanta.  For three months we did this.  I look back at it now and wonder how in the world the kids and I got through each week without him.  To have him home for only a day and a half on the weekends just doesn't seem like enough.  The Lord must have given me a lot of extra strength and patience during that time for sure.

 Lou did enjoy all of the rides on the suitcase though.  She became very practiced at it.

We play the slug bug game a lot in our family, but since Trent was gone so much, we had to resort to virtual slug bug.  Every day he and I would send picture texts of all the slug bugs we would find that day, along with some trash talk.  It was a fun way to keep in touch with each other, besides our normal conversations and texting.  While virtual slug bug was fun, I am so grateful our family is all together under one roof now.

Birthday Boy!

So I know I'm way behind, but there are a whole bunch of things that I need to get recorded, for posterity's sake.  First and foremost, back in May, Colson had a birthday.  He was born on one of the coolest days of the year.  National Star Wars Day!  May the fourth be with you!  

No birthday is complete without pancakes.  Especially teddy bear pancakes.

Opening presents.  Spoiled rotten boy!

The Friday before his birthday, Jilly, Preston and I took Colson some lunch at school since his birthday landed on a Saturday this year.  Saturday birthdays are the best!  He of course chose Good Times for lunch.  His absolute favorite.  (He still hasn't gotten over it that there are no Good Times in Atlanta.)  Friday night Trent and I took him and his friends Ryan and Jared to see Iron Man 3.  They loved it!

The night of his birthday we had everyone over for birthday dinner.  Colson chose sloppy joe's this year, and as always for his cake and ice cream, chocolate with chocolate frosting and chocolate.  Ever since he was old enough to choose his cake flavor himself, he has always chosen chocolate with chocolate frosting.  

Birthday snuggles.

A rare picture of Dustin.  While he isn't looking directly at the camera, at least his face isn't covered.  And he's smiling to boot!

Jilly and grandma.  These two are best buds.  I'm pretty sure Jilly thinks grandma Guercio was placed on this earth just for her.  When grandma is around, she doesn't want much to do with anyone else.

Jilly and Montserrat getting ready for the balloon launch.

Make a wish birthday boy!

This was the first time Jilly said "balloon".  Except it sounded more like "doon".  I like doon better.

We always like to stay and watch the balloons until we can't see them any more.

Cute siblings.

He's not excited at all!  Can you tell?

I love this boy so much and am so grateful for the day he was born!  (If I had a dollar for every photo I have with Trenton photo bombing, I'd be rich!)