Spring break is here and my family took a vacation to Delta, CO to see Layne's sister Janell and her husband Jacob. Layne, Caden, Brynn, and I flew out on Saturday from Wichita to Denver and then from Denver to Grand Junction. We left around 1:30 from Wichita and arrived around 4:00 CO time--thanks for the flight tickets Terri--we all enjoyed flying!
When we first pulled up to the airport in Wichita--Caden saw a huge plane and started to get scared--"I don't want to go on that big plane, Daddy." Layne assured him that he would find him a smaller plane and luckily he was ok with that as our parent's as teacher lady did a great job of finding us 2 books and a movie about flying which really helped Caden. He was a big help checking in--even took off his own shoes and helped carry things! We were lucky and Jake and Janell found a carseat we could borrow--so we only had to take one and we were able to check that one in! Caden loved looking out the window and watching all the planes and he climbed right on board like a champ!
Caden watched all the action on the plane and watched a movie--Brynn was very busy the first flight and wanted to touch everything, but as long as I kept handing her different toys, she did great as well--our plane was small--just 2 seats on each side, so Layne entertained Caden and I entertained Brynn. We landed in Denver, switched planes and took off again and this time Brynn slept and Caden enjoyed my I-touch. We landed safe and sound--even early and had all of our luggage--hooray! The weather in CO was awesome and sunny! We decided to grab supper at Applebees--after loading all of us up in Jake's parent's Tahoe and also watched the KU-K-State game there as well--GO HAWKS!
Then we headed on a pretty drive to Delta--about 45 minutes away--Janell wanted to show us the scenic rotate, it was longer and it got dark faster than we thought, so we did not get the full effect of the scenery, but it was pretty what we could see of it! We finally arrived at Jake and Janell's house and settled in for a few days of fun in the mountains!
Waiting to check in at Wichita.
Brynn's first airplane ride--Caden was 14 months when we flew to Houston to see Brad and Lindsey and Brynn was 10 and 1/2 months here. She was quite the trooper this past week as the week before we left she came down with a nasty cough. We took her to the DR. two times that week--first to check out her cough and then to double check her cough and her ears--2nd time her cough had gotten worse and she had an ear infection--so after lots of Benadryl and an antibiotic--we were good to go on the trip! And her two top teeth finally cut through as well--so she is much happier!
We arrived in Grand Junction safe and sound and with all our luggage--and Caden's cheesy smile!
Day 2
Sunday we went to church with Jake and Janell--it was hard to convince Caden that their pastor at church was also a pastor--he thinks our pastor is the only one! We then went back to Jake and Janell's to relax and make spaghetti. It was cold and rainy today, so the kids and grown-ups all took some time to take naps and recover from traveling. When Caden got up, he enjoyed playing Mario Kart with the older "kids" and sometime outside. We ventured to the Lake at Delta and fed some birds and played on the playground, but it was very windy, so we did not stay too long. For supper that night we went and saw Jake's family that live in Delta as well. They have two big dogs that Caden loved--especially the Golden Retiever, Gunner, and he also got to ride a 4-wheeler with Jake and Janell. Mommy was silly and forgot her camera, but Jake's dad let me borrow his, so some cute pics will be coming at a later date of the kids and the dogs! Caden also enjoyed playing with Uncle Jake's toys that he had when he was growing up--inlcuding horses, tanks, and soldier hats!
Sunday we went to church with Jake and Janell--it was hard to convince Caden that their pastor at church was also a pastor--he thinks our pastor is the only one! We then went back to Jake and Janell's to relax and make spaghetti. It was cold and rainy today, so the kids and grown-ups all took some time to take naps and recover from traveling. When Caden got up, he enjoyed playing Mario Kart with the older "kids" and sometime outside. We ventured to the Lake at Delta and fed some birds and played on the playground, but it was very windy, so we did not stay too long. For supper that night we went and saw Jake's family that live in Delta as well. They have two big dogs that Caden loved--especially the Golden Retiever, Gunner, and he also got to ride a 4-wheeler with Jake and Janell. Mommy was silly and forgot her camera, but Jake's dad let me borrow his, so some cute pics will be coming at a later date of the kids and the dogs! Caden also enjoyed playing with Uncle Jake's toys that he had when he was growing up--inlcuding horses, tanks, and soldier hats!
Video game time--beat them Caden!
Time to race!
Checking out the tire swing in the backyard with Aunt Nell.
Visiting the Lake in Delta and feeding the birds.
Walking in the park with Aunt Nell.
More ducks to feed.
Mommy and Brynn are supervising.
Climbing the rock wall at the park.
Pretty, but cold mountains and lake in Delta.
No comments:
Post a Comment