Denver/July 4th Weekend

This particular weekend we were keeping pretty busy that we didn't carry the camera around with us most of the time. We woke up early and took the twins to see the Provo Balloons launch. Afterwards, we went home, hopped in the car and drove to Denver in time to go out to dinner with Barry's parents and see some fireworks.........whew! The next morning we went to see Ben (Barry's brother) bless their new baby girl. Afterwards we went to their house and FINALLY took a few pics.

Koen (brown hoodie) wasn't feeling to well and ended up having a fever most of Sunday and puked on Uncle Ben's couch!!........sorry :(....... We still managed to enjoy family and eat lots of food!

Grandpa playing with grand kids and taking a beating from Makai.

Koen playing with Grandpa Michaelson.

I was able to snap some tender moments between Kael and Grandpa Michaelson while they were playing together.

I LOVE this pic!

I had to snap a shot of Makai kicking a ball around in the yard. He was sticking his hands out and pointing his toes every time he kicked the ball....lol.....so funny....and cute!

....and point, and kick....a very graceful kicker :)

Barry, Grandpa and Kael playing with "fireworks."

Apparently someone (who shall remain nameless (not me)) bought "fireworks" and when it came time to light them we discovered that they were the party poppers that confetti comes out of when you pull the string..........so the kids had fun "setting them off"

Kael and Dad

Kael and Dad popping more. Koen refrained from the popping festivities since he wasn't feeling too swell. Poor little guy.

Well, we made it home just to unpack, work 2 days, repack and leave for Bear Lake for the next weekend. That particular trip, because of the quick turn around, the camera was forgotten :( So no pics were taken at the lake. I'll see about getting pics from the other camera that was there so I can at least post something!

Feeding the Ducks

Kael, what does a duck say?

Koen pointing to all the ducks.
First time feeding the ducks can be a little overwhelming at first.

Kael confused by the whole concept

Another puzzling factor is that this particular duck pond also had turtles. There are two hanging out on the log in the upper left corner.

...and a couple more......

....and a few more.....

Kael calling the ducks

Within minutes the boys were feeding ever duck they could find and then went into the grassy areas to herd all the ducks back to the pond.............Found some!

.....and they're on the move

Koen showing them where to go

....and back in the water........

....safe and sound.....

Some ducks did get away and were surprisingly faster than the boys. On the right hand side of this pic there are 2 ducks fleeing up the mountain.

Kael talking to the ducks

Still communicating with his new feathered friends.

Kael testing the bread

Busted! Eating the duck's food

Koen noticed that birds also are eating the bread

Kael

Koen

Koen again

I had to chase them down, they were getting a little too adventurous

Both watching the ducks, making sure they don't escape the water.

I also had to add this one. This is Koen passed out on the stairs. He was spying on mom and dad staying up late for a movie night.

Kael, he loves to wear hats.......and so does Koen :)

Playing Around in Ohio

Going searching for waterfalls....

Brandywine Falls, very beautiful and peaceful...
Hiking around with Grandpa Michaelson
Dallin peaking over the rail for a better view.

A closer view of Brandywine.

Grandpa Michaelson and Dallin

On our way to find some more falls.

Walking around Blue Hen Falls

....and here it is

A relaxing Sunday at the falls

On our way back to the truck

View from the top

Sun through the trees

Koen playing with Grandpa on our way back

Grandpa playing basketball with the kids. Dallin made a basket.

And it's a slam dunk!!!.......with a little help from dad....

Koen ready for his close up

A basket for Hannah!

And Kael scores again!

The grandmas