Todd & Nicki

Over Labor Day weekend we had the opportunity to head on out to Denver to visit the Wilsons.  It was our first time taking a trip as a family of four.  I'll be honest, I was a little nervous about the drive, but it ended up being ok.  We had some rough times, but it wasn't too bad!  We left on Thursday the 1st around 2:30.  So we didn't get in till 1:30 in the morning.  We thought it was going to be a great idea traveling at night. Ummm....yeah not great with our kids!  Jacquelyn's not the best at night so we had an hour or so were it was a little rough, but once she finally feel asleep she was asleep for the rest of the way.  Everett on the other hand.  We finally got him to fall asleep, but then he kept waking up every hour crying. It was kinda sad.  I could tell he just couldn't get comfortable.

Once we got to Todd's parents he was so excited.  Everett and his grandpa had a good time playing around while we got everything set up.  It was nice to just be out of the van and be able to get a good nights rest.

We had such a nice time.  Being horrible memory keeper that I am I barely took any pictures once again.  Friday we pretty much just hung out all day.  Jacquelyn got to meet all her aunts, uncles, and cousins, while Everett had a blast playing with his cousins.  That night we decided to have an adult dinner.  We left the kids with Todd's nephew's and we headed out to dinner.  Our original plan was to eat at Famous Daves.  We knew with 10 people there would be a wait, but after some confusion, and a little conflict, we ended up over at Chili's after waiting for over an hour!  It was quite the time.

Saturday we went with Todd's parents to the Denver Aquarium.  It was such a nice day outside.  The weather was perfect.  We started the our aquarium experience with going and see Dora the Explorer in 4D. 

We just arrived!

Todd and Everett waiting for the Dora show

Cousins

Everett looks stoked right?!  We were waiting for the show to start.

 Everett as usual showed no expressions, but you could tell he loved it!  Butterflies would pop out at you and he'd try to catch them.  It was a neat little show.

After our show we went and walked around the aquarium.  Everett was having a good time checking out all the fish.  He was pretty interested in everything.

Jacquelyn hanging out and being her cute self!

Watching a flood.

 They had a section were it mimicked a flood.  We were a little interested in what would happen with Everett.  He was getting excited waiting for but once water hit him he was done.  IT was his favorite part!  Needless to say things went a little down hill after that.  The combination of no nap and getting a little wet set in for him. But we finished our little walk around and got to enjoy a few more sights.

Jacquelyn was mesmerized by the water.  She would just keep staring and staring.

Hanging out by the sharks

 After our day at the aquarium we went home and had a nice little bbq to celebrate Todd's brother, Troy, and sister's, Tiffany, birthdays. 

Sunday was our mellow day of going to church and visiting people before we had to head out the next day.  We were able to go see Todd's Grandma Kile and Great Grandma Fontine.  That night we were also able to go visit some of Todd's good friends and see their new kids.

Grandma Kile

We had such a great time.  It's always fun to be able to see family.  I of course was able to have my Super Target fix.  Todd's sister, Tammy, and I went real quick before we headed out.  Every time I go it makes me realize how much I miss it. Sad I know!  I've told Todd I don't care where we end up anymore as long as they have a super Target.  Darn Idaho had to build just a regular one:)  But on a serious note, we really did have a good time catching up and seeing family. Hopefully we'll be able to make it back soon!