These Two

 

These two are like a silly old couple.

There's so much love and laughter there.

Twins?

Cars + Popcorn + Playing with our bud Doug = One Awesome Afternoon

(Plus I got to have some cuddle time with baby clark! Yay!)

Epic Saturday Morning of Train Tracks

I don't know why Charlie thought this would be a nice quiet place he could chew on his rawhide, cause he was definitely wrong! Enter River . . . 

River's Favorite, "Tom Tom"

How do you spend your Saturday Morning waiting for Daddy to come home from his week long National Meeting? 

Building the Ultimate Train Track of Course!

We used every single piece of track and it was epic. Ok, I thought it was epic. River just loved playing with his trains, and tearing the track apart once I figured out how to arrange everything. But the important part is, we had a lot of fun.

Do all boys play with cars and trains laying on the floor? I've seen River and a couple of his buddies do it, so I'm thinking it must provide the best perspective.

Cutest thing ever though was when we picked Sky up at the airport that evening. River ran straight to Skyler his hands reaching high in the air for him. (I am not sure I would call it a run though, more like a happy dance/hop in Skyler's direction) River wrapped his arms around his Dad's neck, squeezed as hard as he smiled, and wouldn't let go. Kisses and Hugs abounded. River loves his dada. Too Cute!

Funny Story

On our adventure out with the Clarks to free Museum Night in Golden, CO we had a funny experience. Here's as Rachel Tells it: 

Mattix & the Yetti

I've never been stared down by a grandma before. 

Had to laugh to keep from feeling the daggers she was sending our way. 

But the Mountaineering Museum was pretty cool. They kids had a lot of fun jumping back and forth over the crevasse. I guess a little too much fun.

We also visited the Geology Museum and Astor House Museum

Fun night, and we learned two things:

1. There is a yummy mexican restaurant in Golden, El Dorado, and you have to make sure to get the Special green Chili.

2. There are a lot of Grumpy Old people in Golden, expect at the Astor Museum where  a "leaden pill" is slang for bullet and they serve pickled watermelon rind. 

Best Buds

You know you have a special buddy, when he'll let you squeeze into the car with him and drive. Thanks Buddy Doug!!

Beep! Beep!

Officially Summer Time!!

And we are soooooo happy!

Saturday Morning

 I don't want time to blur my memory of the little everyday moments that are so precious. so dear and make me so happy. 

I don't want them to fade, but I want to remember.

Perhaps details may fade, but the happy feelings doing simple things together as a family can remain clear as day in our hearts, to hold and to treasure forever. 

Saturday Mornings are such a treasure for our family. 

It's the one morning during the week where we get to be all together, to relax and be lazy, and enjoy one another. It's also a time where Skyler and River get to play. 

So if you'll humor me (and let's face it you don't really have a choice), I am going to caption a dialogue for the next little series of images from our saturday morning all together.

Act One, Scene One

River: "Huh, I wonder what's underneath this giant blanket?" 

Charlie: " River? . . . River? . . . Where did he go?" 

Charlie: " Hey, why is this blanket moving and giggling? ATTACK!" 

River: "Tah-dah! It's me!" 

Charlie: "Found You!" 

Charlie: "Wait a minute . . . there's something else under there!" 

River: "It's Dada, duh-doy! Silly Puppy." 

And so begins the Epic game of Hide-and-Seek . . . 

oh how I love them