colorado

we just returned from a much needed trip to colorado.  i soaked up time with family along with friend visits sprinkled throughout.  

we left ben behind as we started off our travels.  

it was good to be home.


cousin time was priceless.  


driving around mimi and papa's house

cousins plus technology equals quiet cuteness


kinsley has always loved snow.  we have barely seen a flake since we've lived in NC so she set up camp on this tiny pile.  


cousins (best friends).   see the following 2 pictures for further proof.  

exhibit a:  same sleep habits.   

exhibit b:  holding hands while sleeping

sarah and brennan moved in with my parents while i was there.  she made me oreo balls.  worth repeating:  she made me oreo balls.  

(sarah, i will delete this if you want).  she is 34 weeks pregnant and dealt with terrible back pain.  my time with her wouldn't be best captured without showing her on the floor.   

how cute are gabe and papa doing some homework?

how cute are brennan's pigtails?

ford and caroline were little buddies.  

best friends reunited!  i got 2 amazing dates with kari.   one with kids and one without.   we didn't skip a beat and neither did our kids.  

a night with amy d was also priceless.  so much history.  

and i finally, finally got to meet baby tatum.  #ashleyandamyforever

a long day of travel equaled caroline sleeping the final 30 minutes of the flight.   i rarely get to hold her sleeping so this was such a sweet time for me.  

 we were ready and thankful to be together with ben.   and extra thankful that he built me a barn door while we were away.