Colorado (July 2012) Jeepin'

One activity we added to our itinerary this year was a family "Jeepin'" excursion. This was the perfect way to spend one of the days, because we all go to do it together! We took 4 Jeep Wranglers, packed a picnic lunch and headed out in the morning. It was SO much fun! We drove in the mountains, took turns leading and exploring, and tried to challenge our jeeps. (Non of them missed a beat!) 

Ready to get loaded up!

 The Pike's Peak view from the driveway.

 Logan was already loaded in the car, but we snuck in a quick pre-ride picture.

Blake's red Wrangler!

 Before we got too far up the mountain, we stopped to let some of the air out of the tires. Serious business. :-) They needed to be able to crawl over those rocks!

 The girl who never sleeps in the car was lulled to sleep by the ride. It didn't last long, but was sure cute. 

 Break time! 

 All four Jeeps... 

Granna and Grandad's

Blake's

Our's 

Steve and Cristal's

We really like our ride!

Brad getting video

 Bryan getting ready to forge ahead.

We stopped for a picnic lunch at a beautiful spot. We all just gathered around and ate casually, sharing lunch and sitting on the ground.

Makenah made sure to climb into Blake's jeep. 

 With so many family members who enjoy photography, this is the scene often. 

 Logan and his great Grandad.

Our picnic spot. 

 Makenah and MiMi

 Yes, I can change a diaper anywhere. 

More Colorado to come! 

Colorado (July 2012) Cousins

We have been looking forward to our annual Stucky family trip to Colorado for quite some time. We travel to Woodland Park, just up the mountain from Colorado Springs, and stay with Bryan's grandparents. This year, his parents and all 3 of his brothers came out from Garden City to stay together. While we are there, the guys get to dirt bike and 4-wheel in the mountains, we go Jeepin', and the girls relax, shop, and play during the days. 

An added treat this year, was that Bryan's Aunt and Uncle, Cristal and Steve, and their three kids got to join us for a night. Their kids Alexa, Jack, and Allie are the sweetest!! Makenah and Logan were both drawn to them, and it was easy to see why. 

So, Colorado trip Part I: Playing with the cousins!

As soon as we arrived, Makenah joined in and didn't leave their side.

Up next

Part II: Jeepin' in the mountains

Sister and brother

The pictures I posted of Logan earlier today reminded me of the many that I took of Makenah on that mat exactly 2 years ago. Here they are, for a cute brother and sister comparison.

Logan Kent and Makenah Grace, 4 months old

 Oh, the sweetness. 

We moved!

Well, moving day has come and gone. We are officially Western Kansan-ers. Garden City is our new home, and we are getting settled quite nicely. For so long we looked to this summer when we would close the chapter of our lives that included Bryan's medical schooling and residency. When we bought our house in Wichita 5 years ago, it seemed quite far off. But, as each year ticked off the calendar, and each month drew us closer and closer, it seemed like it all happened in a flash! 

We moved into our new home last Sunday, after a little bit of back and forth to get the rest of our things and attend our house closing. Both our families helped us pack, and we were so thankful for them! We've spent the week unpacking and getting settled in our home. Bryan has a nice chunk of vacation scheduled before he starts at the clinic, and we are really cherishing this time together. Makenah and Logan are doing great! Makenah talks about living in Garden City and is doing well in her new house and room. (Her big girl bed is being delivered next week! Ahh!) Logan is getting so big, and he's full of smiles!

Here are just a few pictures from moving time. I kept wishing that I could be walking around taking pictures, but every time I thought of it, I got sidetracked with a box or with a child. 

A sampling of the moving crew. Couldn't have done it without all these muscles!  

 Pizza break!

 As we say, "pack it high and tight."

 The "essentials" for traveling with kids and spending our first nights. (Minus the TV, ha! That was just setting in a safe location.) 

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 And, post-move, from last night, a very happy baby. 

A happy Friday to you all!

Logan (3 months)

Oh, our sweet Logan. 

Our Logie...Logie Bear...Logie Bogie. 

He's almost 4 months old, and here I am scurrying to mark his first 3 months. 

We continue to be thankful for what a good boy Logan is. His sleeping and eating patterns have held pretty steady, and we can tell he is growing and becoming really strong!

As most babies tend to do, he's losing some of his hair. We expected more loss in the back, but its actually on top that has happened the quickest. It's funny to look back at his newborn pictures now, and see all that hair. 

Hi eyes are a deep, strong blue and his eyelashes continue to come in long like Bryan's. His big gummy grin comes so easily, and he is most happy when people are interacting with him. Don't leave this little guy out! Logan continues to be a very good baby. He doesn't fuss, just for fussing sake. He's usually hungry or needing some extra attention! But, if you do want to hear some fussing, just try and give him a bottle. Oh, my...

At 3 months, he's getting stronger on his tummy, watching what we are doing, making lots of cute baby talk, and taking great naps. Makenah becomes more and more interested in helping and interacting with him. I just love seeing them together. She still tells me that I need to put him down sometimes, but she has also become more understanding of his needs. She'll tell me that "Logan needs Mama," "Logan needs some milk,," "Logan's sad," etc. I like seeing that she is looking out for him already. 

Three months has gone by so quickly, but at the same time, it feels like Logan has been a part of our family for much longer. I'm already thinking about all the new things Logan is doing now that its been another month. 

We love our precious Logan Kent.