Cousins, the park, and red rocks

This past weekend we got to spend some much needed time with our little nephew and niece.  Brad, Ashley, Adrian and Kennedy were nice enough to brave the car ride from Topeka to Denver with a four year old and a one year old so that we could spend some time together.  I know that car rides with little ones can be tough so I'm so grateful to them for making the trip!

Brad and Ashley arrived around lunch time on Friday.  We spent some time at the house catching up and watching the cousins play.  I can not believe how quickly Kennedy is growing.  She is adorable and loves to explore every nook and cranny just like my man Chance.


Chance was SO excited to see Adrian.  He just kept hugging him, it was really sweet.  

After a while, we decided to take the kids to the park so that they could run and play after being in the car all morning.  It was VERY HOT out, but we made the best of it.
We took our time walking to the playground and stopped to feed the ducks our crackers.  

 

 

 

After we made sure that every baby duck had a bite to eat, it was time for the playground

and the swings

more swings

and finally some soccer.  

After soccer in the park we all decided that we needed a tall glass of ice water ASAP! We stopped at our neighborhood bar and grill, Hanson's, on the way home for some BLT sandwiches and to cool off.
Our late lunch left us full and sleepy.  We all decided to just stay in at home, watch movies, and play with the kids.  We played with every toy in the house, cuddled on the couch, and gave our babies a bubble bath. 

Saturday morning, we were all early to rise.  I had to knock out 12 miles with Lauren for our marathon training, but as soon as I was back it was time to hit the trail at Red Rocks for a family hike.  

This was Kennedy's first time in the pack.  She did a great job and was very content and happy to be out. 

I think Adrian had fun hiking too. 

 

We also stopped at the top of Red Rocks Amphitheater to take in the view.  There was some kind of fitness expo going on.  It was beyond bizarre to see 800+ people doing squats all together.  Have you ever just been a bystander with crazy fitness people in bikinis all around? We have... at least it was good for some laughs.  

 

Blogger cut me off from posting any more pictures to this post.  I will post the second half of our weekend adventures tonight after work.
XO