Midwest spring 09 trips

 

This was a long winter for John and Darcy, more so Darcy.  As Bob Dylan once said, "Time passes slowly up here in the mountains..."  So we headed off for the midwest to add some variety and spice to our lives.  Thanks to G Pa C, we showed up in Plain City, Ohio to surprise G Ma C on her 60th birthday.  Boy was she surprised to answer the door in her robe and glasses and see her beautiful bundle of grandchild joy ready to give her a big hug! 

The day was beautiful so we headed to the Columbus Zoo for Sage's first zoo trip.  She wasn't too interested in the majority of the animals, but loved the aquarium part.  She was amazed when looking at the tank with the manatees and sting rays.  We can't wait to take her to the Denver Aquarium next month. 

At the end of the day, she was rewarded with her first ice cream cone-butternut mint and deep chocolate.

After the end of the ski resort, Darcy decided to take Sage to the Brzak grandparents for a short visit.  Of course, they were excited to see happy go lucky Sage too.  We were anticipating 80 degree weather but instead got hurricane force rains for 2 days.  But none the less, G Ma B threw her typical BBQ for Sage so lots of friends and family visited.

Sage loved having fun in Lansing.  We couldn't resist the "western" pic with the hat and rifle.  G Pa B was so proud.

 One of Sage's favorite things to do is hang with her namesake, Great Grandma Dorothy Flak.  Boy they both were so pretty the day the rain stopped and the sun shone!

The Brzak clan introduced Sage to so many new foods that she needed a bath almost daily.  And let me tell you-that was the favorite part of her trip, Grandma and Grandpa playing with her in the tub!  We can't wait to see all of you this summer out in Colorado.  We all love our families so much.

Sage's first camping trip to Moab Utah

The Connelly's were getting sick of snow so we headed off to Moab Utah 3/20/09 for some fun in the sun!  We were supposed to meet the Anderson's by 5 am but ended up being 15 minutes late.  So we met them along with the Fitzsimmons in Glenwood Springs for a Village Inn breakfast.  Then off to Moab.  Sage did well on her first long road trip.  We had to stop just outside of Moab to feed her and let her relax her legs.  

We arrived to our campsite at the Sand Flats recreation area around 1 pm.  Setting up camp was fun with 8 adults and 10 kids running around.  Sage loved sitting on her blanket in playing in the sand.  I think she's going to love the beach-too bad were millions of miles away from one.  

The weekend was filled with small walks, some moutain biking, hanging by the fire and a trip to Arches National Park.  It was a great get a way for us all.  Check out the photo album with more pictures.

Sage's first swim

Meeting Great Grandma

Pontoon on Lake Granby

Halloween 08

Sage's first Halloween was pretty fun, at least for us adults.  We went over to Ed's house on October 30th to trick or treat.  Sage was a pea in the pod.  She basically slept the whole time so we were only able to get 3 pieces of candy for her.   Ed had made some delicious Elk chili for dinner which was the best part of the evening.  Sage enjoyed hanging out with Mackenzie(girl on the couch).  

 On Halloween, we went to Traci's house in Fraser to hand out candy.  Sage cried for 1 hour before finally falling asleep, so mom wasn't able to party like she had hoped.  But we still managed to have a good time.  I can't wait when she's able to actually dress up and trick or treat!  It will be so much fun.

The Connelly Grandparents first visit

The Connelly's arrived on 9/20/08 to a beautiful fall here in Colorado.  They got to see the Aspen at their finest.

G Ma C loved holding Sage, feeding her, babysitting-basically doing all the wonderful 'grandma things' one can do.  

We got out and enjoyed the gorgeous weather as much as we could.  This picture is from Monarch Lake hike at the south end of Lake Granby.  We showed up to hear that a bull moose was just seen by the water.  Of course, we ran to that area but no bull moose was to be found. G Ma C carried Sage on the whole hike!  I think she loved it!  I know Sage did.

G Pa C also took to holding Sage.  I think she loved it too, as you can see from this photo!

  

Darcy's been wanting to rent a pontoon boat on Lake Granby for awhile.  So thanks to her loving husband, she got her wish.  The lake was so calm and peaceful.  We were the only ones on the lake!  Sage loved being the captain although she didn't quite reach the steering wheel.  The dogs were able to join us which really made it all worthwhile.

G Pa C didn't get to relax the whole trip.  He had to help John with the log cabin building. So far, they  got about 4 ft of walls!  It may be ready for sleeping in by the next time the Connelly grandparents visit.  Ha!  We had a great time visiting and look forward to so many memories with Sage and the family.