June

June was a super busy month for us. We did a lot of traveling this month, but have had a blast! Paul's parents have been so nice to watch the boys so much for us this month. I do think the boys enjoyed time with Nana and Pawpaw, Nana and Pawpaw enjoyed time time with the boys, and Paul and I enjoyed not having to cater to our kids for a few days- win win for everyone :) Thanks Nana and PawPaw, we love and appreciate you! Paul had a work conference at the Grand Resort in Alabama. I was able to go for a night without kids. I really enjoyed hanging out at the adult pool reading my book and not having to chase kids around!! Paul and I also celebrated our 5th anniversary in Colorado this year. We stayed in the Beaver Creek/Vail area and had a blast! I love going out west in the summer. It is absolutely beautiful, and you can't beat the weather! I even went hiking! I was also able to go meet some girlfriends from college in Gulf Shores for a few nights. Then we took a trip with Paul's sister's family and his parents to the beach. The weather was rainy the first day, but we were able to go to the beach, pool, and get ice cream. The boys had a blast, and we enjoyed our visit with everyone. The boys are so much fun these days. Thomas' personality is really coming out now which is very similar to Matthews. He loves to dance, is usually smiling and happy, loves shoes, cuddling, being chased, going places, balls, his brother, and talking (basically copies everything you say). Matthew is such a big brother to him. He is always loving on him, taking his toys, telling him what to do, etc. He is also starting to following directions much better. Yay! He can sit in big church now with me (you can hear Thomas yelling in the cry room). He went to Vacation Bible School at St. Mary's and made it all week by himself. I was so proud of him! He was unsure the first day, but I think he really enjoyed going. I also took Matthew to the Waterpark the other day, and he had a blast! We celebrated July 4th at the Yacht Club last night. The boys swam, went down water slides, ate cotton candy and ice cream, and we even lasted for the fireworks at 8:45. We didn't get home until 10, but the boys were troopers and really enjoyed it. We have had a great summer and have been very spoiled. I am looking forward to just hanging out around Gulfport during July!

Our Resort. We hiked up a trail by the resort. I was of course scared that bears would get me so we didn't go too far. It was beautiful. My favorite part was sitting on the balcony with coffee or wine enjoying the views!

Rocky Mountain National Park. We rented a car and drove through the first day we were there. The elevation got to me that day considering we flew from New Orleans to 12,000 + feet above sea level in one day. I let Paul get out and take all the pictures because I was scared of the wild animals. LOL

The Waterfall at the top of Hanging Lake Trail. Gorgeous.

Hanging Lake Trail which we hiked. It was a little over 2 miles, but very steep. Notice the sign says " Caution: Trail is difficult". It was fun though.

Colorado river between the canyons.

Just an idea of what our trip was like ;) Matthew and Whitt wrestling.

All four kiddos in the tub! Thanks Eric for bathing them all.

The Williston Family on the beach.

Whitt, Matthew, and Pawpaw playing in the waves.

The kids enjoying ice cream

Out on the balcony.

At the explorium playing with the puzzles. Matthew's newest favorite.

Playing on the boat with the fish.

Payson and Matthew loving on each other. Yes, the both have red hair...too cute.

Playing in all the balls