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.

 

The Brzak Grandparents first visit

Grandma and Grandpa Brzak finally arrived on 9/11/08.  Sage was waiting anxiously and was given to Grandma Brzak right away.  This is the first picture of them together.  I don't think Grandma Brzak (nicknamed G Ma B) ever put her down during the whole visit!

They drove all the way from Michigan bringing Sage her toys from the baby shower.  Mommy and Daddy were very happy to finally have some things to do with her when she's bored or fussy.  Of course, G Ma B and G Pa B loved playing with her!  Sage took to staring at herself in the mirror a lot, but why not when you're so GORGEOUS!

Grandma dressed Sage, bathed her, changed her diaper, played with her and carried her almost 100 % of the time.  

 

The fall weather was great, so we took Sage up to Grand Lake for the first time.  G Ma B loved pushing Sage in the stroller especially when she slept the whole time! 

Afterwards, we went elk/moose hunting in Rocky Mountain National Park.  We saw lots of elk, but no moose.  Sorry G Ma B.  G Pa B was of course very happy!

 

Grandma, Grandpa, Darcy and Sage took a 2 day trip through the park and stayed in Estes Park.  We ran into a lot of retirees vacationing and they all commented on Sage being so young and being out in the elements.   She even got to experience her first snow on the top of trail ridge road.  We did a 4 mile hike together with Sage lasting until about 2 miles in before she needed a feeding.  Mom(Darcy) also survived which was the important part.  I even think Linda could have ran circles around me!

The trip was short-only 10 days.  It was sad to see them leave, but Sage enjoyed her time with the Brzak's.  Luckily, she will get to see them again in November.