Phone update

Each time I download pictures from my phone, I say to myself "Yikes, you really need to do this more often." Not only would the computer download take less time, but then I wouldn't need to post an overwhelming number of pictures on the blog each time.

So, here you go, an overwhelming number of pictures. A sampling of what my phone has seen, from where I left off last time. 

Packing moving boxes in Wichita. I bet everyone wishes their boxes got decorated!

 Trash bin! We had a lot of junk to throw away...

My nursing cover...Kenah see, Kenah do. 

One for each lap.

 Working on the "4- we-were" 

 She asks to take rides now. 

Logan and I watch from the sidelines for now. It won't be long...

 4th of July homemade ice-cream. 

 Pulling away from the house for the last time. I was exhausted, emotional and excited all rolled into one!

Logan was just tired. 

 Watering with Grandma.

Rest.

 Who said high heels aren't everyday wear?

Park time in Colorado.

The drive back into western KS.

She insisted on having the fabric stacked on her!

 Doing dishes. 

 Watchind Daddy mow. (Only watching, because it was like 110 degrees outside.)

 Fast food made interesting. 

Books!

 Sno Cones in Garden City.

The park at the zoo.

 Smiley little brother watching.

 Saturday morning breakfast. 

 Excitement.

 First trip to the GC library.

 Making taco soup. I love my crockpot. 

Until next time...

Scooting?

He's moving already! 

There is no doubt that when I set Logan on his play mat, that he ends up several feet from it. We knew this was already happening from his rolling, since he can roll himself right off in either direction and from tummy and back. But, I took these pictures a couple of days ago, and I watched him scoot backwards on his tummy. In the days since then, we have noticed him start to try and push onto his knees. We can see floor under his tummy when he tries. It is so cute. 

He's going to take off before we know it. But he's just my little baby...

Oh my. 

Look how proud he looks. Ha!

Back so soon...

I figured we would be frequenters of the zoo, and I was right. We went back a few days ago and took Bryan with us. Makenah mentions the zoo most days, so its easy to tell that she really likes it.

First ride like a big boy in the stroller.

 When you come to the zoo you have to get a cool animal shaped water bottle!

 Who doesn't like to ride a statue?

Precious!

Not an official zoo animal...

She's a happy happy girl at the zoo! We finished by checking out the goldfish pond and called it a morning! She was worn out too...no stroller for this big girl this trip. 

Pikes Peak: 14,110 ft.

On Sunday morning we got up and spent a great morning visiting Jenna's church in CO Springs. We were even lucky enough to see her sing as part of the praise team. 

Our plan for the afternoon was to take the Pike's Peak Cog Railway to the top of the peak! Before we were scheduled to depart, we headed to Manitou Springs and ate at a wonderful little Italian place downtown. We filled up our tummies before needing to report for departure! 

This cog railway takes you all the way to the top of Pike's Peak, and is the world's highest cog railway. It's about 3 hours round trip. You get to spend about 30 minutes at the summit checking out the views, taking pictures, using the bathroom and buying snacks or souvenirs. 

Our train left at 2:40 and we were all very excited! No pictures at the train station. It was quite chaotic and crowded. It took enough energy just to stay together, manage the people and hurry on when we heard "all aboard." Ha!

Taken out the window as we climbed the mountain.

It was only a little while into the trip and Makenah fell asleep. Both of the kids did really well on the trip, thanks largely to the entertainment of my parents and sister. Kids under 3 can ride free on an adults lap, and this squirmer rode on Grandma and Aunt Jenna most the time. After she woke up, she was very interested in everything going on. Logan was awake for a good portion of the ride, and then napped later on. His carseat made it tight for our legs, but was worth bringing, I think. 

For the Stucky/Wiens...this is Woodland Park! Bryan took this almost at the top with the telephoto lens. He claims he can see Granna and Grandad's house!  

 At the top!!

Aaron exploring

Ahhh...my boys. 

 I knew I had "one eye Squinty Makenah" but it looks like I have Squinity Aunt Jenna too!

 Logan and I boarded just a few minutes early and I got a jump start on feeding him. 

Yet another place I have fed and diapered a baby. 

Rocky Mountain big horn sheep

I think we all agreed the trip was a success! So much fun too! 

After this we ate at Rudy's BBQ in the Springs and indulged in some awesome BBQ! The night ended with kids tucked in, and us siblings staying up late playing games. 

We got up and left for Kansas on Monday morning. It was a great trip--fun activities, loving family, great hospitality, and wonderful memories. 

I know we'll do it again soon!