A small summary of the last few weeks.

Well it has been a while since our last posting because our camera broke and we haven't replaced it yet. But that doesn't mean that we haven't had anything to post:) We have had a lot going on around the Smith household lately. We made a trip back to IA and I have to say that this time it felt like we took a real vacation.


First off we had fun going camping with my brother and sister in law. I was a little worried about Chloe having enough to do and she proved to me that camping is one of her favorite things to do! She loved going on nature walks, swimming, playing on the play ground, playing with Rambo and Zella, eating, napping here and there and waving to all the people walking or driving by. Chloe had fun playing with Ethan and Ava. We also got to meet Julia for the first time and Chloe had a blast becoming fast friends with her. It was so fun to see all the friends and family that could make it to the camp grounds.


Then we spent some time in SL. I got to see Tyler's baseball games, got my hair cut, went to lunch with the ladies (my sister and mom:), and even went to the movies with my sister! See what I mean when I say it felt like a real vacation?! Chloe got in lots of playing at the park, playing at the beach, going to the water park, going on walks, and spending quality time with her family.


It was such a fun time and we are so thankful for every one's generosity and hospitality. Now it's onto some busy days and nights for us as we are getting ready to move back to Iowa! It has been a long time coming and now that it's days away it hardly seems real. We were able to have one last party with our friends Saturday night and loved being able to chat and say good bye to the people that have helped us call Denver home for the last 9 years.


These past few days have been filled with boxes, boxes and more boxes. Chloe has been spending the morning with friends so we can get a little more stuff taken care of before the big move. We are so thankful to have made such wonderful friends and that will be the hardest part about moving away, if only we could pack them up with us, we would. But good thing Denver makes such a great vacation destination:)

This will be all for now and I hope to create some new posts after we settle down in Iowa. We will be staying with my brother and sister in law and we are more thankful every day for how they have opened their home to us.

This week for fun....

Chloe and Fin had fun playing the drums and eating Popsicles. Chloe is teething and absolutely loved this Popsicles!

Chloe is plugging her ears, not sure why though.....

Last night we traded in our date night for an evening to hang out with our friends, the People's. We are starting to think about how our time here in Denver is coming to an end and we want to spend it wisely. We all had a great time together, eating dinner, talking and watching the kids play. Fin always takes a great picture :)

Chloe's latest fave thing to do is play int he water at the sink. Then when her shirt gets wet she must immediately take it off, then her pants get wet and those must come off, then hey why she's at it, why not take off the diaper too!

Last night while Chloe was nakey, I asked her if she wanted to go pee pee on the potty and she said yes and can you believe it?! She actually went and was really proud of herself as we were as well. Not sure what else will happen but this was fun for all of us.

Monday we went to the park for a play date with our tumbling friends, Allie and Bella. We had a lot of fun with them at the park and for all 2 sessions of tumbling class.

Tuesday was a day to get things done.

And today I got to enjoy my mother's day gift certificate, an hour massage and a half hour foot ion detox, it was amazing! Then when I got home Jason and Chloe were napping, that's like a whole other gift!

G'ma and G'pa visit continued

Chloe loved to talk to grandpa and she would bring him his cane multiple times a day, so sweet and helpful.

Chloe still needed her nakey time even though we were at the hotel. And she just loved to sit on the table, air out and watch some tv.

Too funny!

Group photo at the Burnsley.

Saturday Chloe got two new pairs of summer sandals! She out grew her first pair already.

Visit from grandma and grandpa!

Her hair looked really red today.

The best way to see the zoo!

A peacock spreading his feathers out.

Chloe had to ride the train and must have her own seat!

Friday we all headed out to the zoo. It was a fun morning and beautiful day, 80 degrees.

Chloe getting some desk work taken care of:)

Thursday Chloe had her last tumbling class and really enjoyed it. Then we got to pick up grandma and grandpa from the airport! Chloe quickly figured out how to open the hotel door and run down the hallway! She's quick, I need to keep my eyes on her.

Wednesday night we watched Fin for date night. Jason made him a booster seat from our boxes:)

Wednesday

Chloe and Noah were having so much fun playing in the sand and throwing it every where. It was such a beautiful day out as well!

Chloe is really liking the sand box for the first time ever!

Of course Chloe had to get right in there and squish her toes in it.

Nadia is pouring water in the sand box so it sticks together a little more and the kids thought it was the best thing ever.

Fin pushing Chloe in the baby stroller.

Today we went to a play date at Nadia and Madison's home. Chloe just loves her Elmo couch.

Then she had to wear her "pretties", aka her ear rings.

The other night Chloe and I were having some fun doing her hair, it's long enough for a pony tail now! But it makes her look way to old so she hasn't worn it out that way yet:)

Breakfast with Noah

Today Chloe spent the morning with Noah. They are enjoying some breakfast together too. Cary watched them and we were able to get a lot marked off our to do list.

Yesterday we went to the zoo with some new friends Pam and her daughter Linden. The girls have the exact same hair and could pass as twin sisters from the back:)

Friday Night Fun

Group photo: Megan, Micky, Jason, Hollie, Chloe, Erin, Mary and Kate. What a fun group and a fun night!

Friday night we headed up to Boulder to spend the evening with friends over dinner. It was such a fun night for all of us. Chloe loved the dog, climbing up and down the stairs, running in circles around the house and playing games with everyone.