The first road trip with a family of 5 was a success. Luckily we didn't scare Mitch from ever going on another road trip again. I was a little nervous about that. Last Thursday we set our alarms for 4am, got the car packedloaded with bags and then sleepy children. They did great and went back to sleep until about 8:30am. Our hope of driving a couple of hours before everyone was up worked out well. Everyone did great all the way to Colorado Springs. We arrived around 4pm, after 4 Disney movies.
Stephanie was home to greet us. After unpacking and settling in we had dinner. Steph and Neil were great hosts and got to experience and evening with the Lymans. It moves fast... dinner, clean up, baths, bottles, bed. Once the boys were down we got drawn in to Payton's movie. Little Mermaid can always pull you in.
After breakfast the next morning we all walked to the park down the street. Payton liked how close it was. During the boys morning nap Steph and I went to yoga. We went to the studio where Steph teaches. I took 2 classes, 2 days in a row. That is a treat for me, I haven't done yoga since before being pregnant with the boys.
Friday Neil worked and the rest of us drove up Pikes Peak. We couldn't go to the top due to snow and ice, but we got up to mile 15 out of 19. It was beautiful to see all the trees, the aspens were starting to turn yellow. BEAUTIFUL!! I ended up driving, due to my motion sickness. I lasted about 5 minutes in the back seat with dramamine, then made Mitch pull over and trade me spots. Once we reached our highest point, we got out as quickly as possible to take a couple pictures and get the boys back in their seats. They had a couple different burst of crying on the way up, but overall they did great. It was just a little cold.
Payton got to help pick vegetables from Steph and Neil's garden. She has talked about it the last 2 days we have been home. She also got to help teach Huck ( their dog) that kids aren't that bad. He gets a little nervous around them and has a tendency to growl to let them know they are a bit to close for comfort. He did love all 3 of them during bath time, then it was ok to lick them to death to try to get as much water as possible.
Saturday we woke up to it snowing. It was our last full day and after yoga and lunch we went to Garden of the Gods. The snow had stopped and it turned into a beautiful day. We went through the exhibit and then tried to walk from there to walk through the garden. We ran into a few obstacles with the stroller and then Mitch decided to get the car and we drove up where we could park and get out and walk around.
Mitch and Neil carried the boys in the back packs, they made a really cute couple. Neil really liked all the attention he was getting! The boys stayed warm up against the guys and even took their afternoon naps. They were good sports with all the running around. We had a great afternoon, then headed home for some good grillin for dinner. We had even made a make shift play pin, where the boys hung out while we ate. After baths and bed the adults go to enjoy a nice card game. GIRLS RULE, (steph and I won)
We had a great time visiting with our friends. Sunday morning Steph and Neil took Payton to the park to burn some energy while Mitch and I packed up the car. We were able to get everyone and everything loaded in time to give the boys their morning bottle in their car seats and then they went to sleep for nap time. Took us a little longer getting home, we stopped a couple more times then we did on the way out. I drove the second half in the rain most of the way. They boys were done with the car ride by the end and cried off and on the last hour. Overall we had a great trip!
Payton's new best friend
Coop swinging
Stephanie was home to greet us. After unpacking and settling in we had dinner. Steph and Neil were great hosts and got to experience and evening with the Lymans. It moves fast... dinner, clean up, baths, bottles, bed. Once the boys were down we got drawn in to Payton's movie. Little Mermaid can always pull you in.
After breakfast the next morning we all walked to the park down the street. Payton liked how close it was. During the boys morning nap Steph and I went to yoga. We went to the studio where Steph teaches. I took 2 classes, 2 days in a row. That is a treat for me, I haven't done yoga since before being pregnant with the boys.
Friday Neil worked and the rest of us drove up Pikes Peak. We couldn't go to the top due to snow and ice, but we got up to mile 15 out of 19. It was beautiful to see all the trees, the aspens were starting to turn yellow. BEAUTIFUL!! I ended up driving, due to my motion sickness. I lasted about 5 minutes in the back seat with dramamine, then made Mitch pull over and trade me spots. Once we reached our highest point, we got out as quickly as possible to take a couple pictures and get the boys back in their seats. They had a couple different burst of crying on the way up, but overall they did great. It was just a little cold.
Payton got to help pick vegetables from Steph and Neil's garden. She has talked about it the last 2 days we have been home. She also got to help teach Huck ( their dog) that kids aren't that bad. He gets a little nervous around them and has a tendency to growl to let them know they are a bit to close for comfort. He did love all 3 of them during bath time, then it was ok to lick them to death to try to get as much water as possible.
Saturday we woke up to it snowing. It was our last full day and after yoga and lunch we went to Garden of the Gods. The snow had stopped and it turned into a beautiful day. We went through the exhibit and then tried to walk from there to walk through the garden. We ran into a few obstacles with the stroller and then Mitch decided to get the car and we drove up where we could park and get out and walk around.
Mitch and Neil carried the boys in the back packs, they made a really cute couple. Neil really liked all the attention he was getting! The boys stayed warm up against the guys and even took their afternoon naps. They were good sports with all the running around. We had a great afternoon, then headed home for some good grillin for dinner. We had even made a make shift play pin, where the boys hung out while we ate. After baths and bed the adults go to enjoy a nice card game. GIRLS RULE, (steph and I won)
We had a great time visiting with our friends. Sunday morning Steph and Neil took Payton to the park to burn some energy while Mitch and I packed up the car. We were able to get everyone and everything loaded in time to give the boys their morning bottle in their car seats and then they went to sleep for nap time. Took us a little longer getting home, we stopped a couple more times then we did on the way out. I drove the second half in the rain most of the way. They boys were done with the car ride by the end and cried off and on the last hour. Overall we had a great trip!
at the park
Payton's new best friend
Coop swinging Cohen swinging
on our way to Pikes Peak
Payton on the top of Pikes Peak
The fam, yeah it is really cold
Steph and I with the kiddos
one of my best girls
beautiful view
love it
Neil, Steph and P at Garden of the Gods
inside at Garden of the Gods with Daddy
Payton and Mommy
Garden of the Gods
kissing camels
what a pair
Steph and P
The gang
Steph not dropping Payton
the play pin, yummy
on our way to Pikes Peak
Payton on the top of Pikes Peak
The fam, yeah it is really cold
Steph and I with the kiddos
one of my best girls
beautiful view
love it
Neil, Steph and P at Garden of the Gods
inside at Garden of the Gods with Daddy
Payton and Mommy
Garden of the Gods
kissing camels
what a pair
Steph and P
The gang
Steph not dropping Payton
the play pin, yummy
