We got back to Dillon on July 21st.
First...video of Casey "getting up" on water skis...forgot to post in last post.
After we got home, Casey spent the week cooking up cinnamon crisps, dirt pudding and meatballs at Kids in the Kitchen camp. We ended the week at Lakeside Amusement Park with Dillon and Connor. Garrett was able to keep up with the big kids and ride most of the rides.
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| driving |
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| Big sister taking care of Lil Brother on the crazy ride |
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| are there sharks in that water... |
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We went camping the first weekend of August. The first 2 nights we stayed in Buena Vista at Chalk Creek Campground right on Chalk Creek. The kids had a blast playing in the creek, playing on the playground (which literally consisted of swings, an old really tall slide and tether ball, but they LOVED it), and meeting all the kids in the campground. Garrett is Mr. Social, waving to anyone and everyone he can. Casey was pretty social too, very unlike her. She made all kinds of friends at the playground. Casey also rode her bike all over the campground. Garrett tried too...his strider. He would basically stand there and get frustrated because he couldn't go with Casey. However, since then, he has figured out how to take a few steps not only on the strider, but the scooter and the skateboard too.
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| our campsite right on the creek |
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| older kids were tubing down the creek...looking forward to going back |
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We then moved our camp down the road to meet up with friends near Cottonwood Lake. The campsite was right on a very calm river. Casey had a blast exploring, fishing, hiking, canoeing and eating smores. Garrett was great too...he has adapted really well to camping. He is finally down to 1 nap in the afternoon, and took some great naps while camping. Stan got some fishing in on this trip and finally caught 3 fish...Casey, Garrett and I as his witnesses!!
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| Casey taking over the paddling |
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| dinosaur attack |
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| enjoying the canoe ride... |
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| on the hike, Casey enjoyed a wild strawberry |
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| 1/2 the camping crew hiking |
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The 2nd week of August Casey went to Keystone Science School camp. It was an all day camp and included games, hikes, fishing, and lots of outdoor fun. Though a little nervous at drop off every morning, she seemed to enjoy herself the whole week. That Wed, Garrett and I flew to VA to attend my grandmother's memorial service. We got to see lots of family and enjoyed remembering an amazing lady, Katie Wright!
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| YG's family |
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| Lily, Garrett and Jack walking the streets of DC |
While we were in VA, Stan and Casey went to Steamboat Lake for a night of camping with our friends, Chris and Christy, Ryan & Kaitlin. Ryan was in Casey's preschool class and is in her Kindergarten class too.
Casey started Kindergarten on Wednesday, August 21st. Her teacher is Ms. Michaels. Casey was excited, but nervous. Every morning we walked through the school, to the back playground to line up. She is definitely shy, but after a few minor tears on the first day, she is becoming a pro at lining up, waiting for the bell to ring, teacher to come out and walk the class in. She even smiled and waved to me on Friday. On her first day of school, the entire school took a walking field trip
to see the Pro Cycle tour ride through Dillon on their way to
Steamboat. Thursday, they had art and music classes and Friday they went to the computer lab. At pick up, you can tell she enjoys her days...she comes running out the door with a huge grin on her face and talks the whole way home about what she did at school. She knows a bunch of kids in her class from preschool, but has already made a new friend, Taylor.
Garrett is in school at Lake Dillon Preschool every Wed. He cries when I drop him off, but only until I leave, just like his big sis used to do. He loves his class though and is learning all kinds of things, including how to wash his hand and throw away the paper towel & all his body parts, eyes, ears, hair, fingers, toes, etc.
Garrett is finally old enough to start Rec center classes and participated in his first tumbling day. He did great following the rules and can already hang on the bar and lift his legs up a little and walk across the beam while holding my hand.
Lots of change this month. The kids are growing, playing together a lot more, Garrett is down to 1 nap while Casey is over naps for the most part. Garrett still hits, but not as harsh, more of testing and when he doesn't get his way. However, he will give you a hug after he hits you.
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| have fun at school Casey...we will miss you |
