Mountains, Love and Laughter

At the end of June, 6 of us piled in a van and made the 9 hour drive to Denver Colorado! We were going out for a friends wedding and decided to make a little vacation out of it! We traveled with our friends Lonnie and Patti and then two MNU students, Gordie and Chris. We packed a lot into 3 days but well worth it. It was a crazy trip with a lot of laughs! Here we go!

First to fall asleep!

We were able to get tickets to a Rockies game. We had great seats and the weather was really nice. The Rockies won in extra innings!

Best nacho's ever

I had to have my picture with this man. His mustache was amazing!

Friday, Jordan took off work to show us around Denver. Our first stop...Red Rocks!

Our sons!

Such a beautiful view

Our next stop was to the fire house where Jordan's dad works. We got a tour of the fire house and a lesson on the fire truck and the equiptment they use. We all tried on Jim's fire suit. Needless to say it was too big!

This is Brent in Jim's fire suit

THis is me in it!

Jim and the other fire men like to pull pranks. This one involves a bar they go to a lot. This sasquatch has Jim's face on it! This is hanging out front of the bar for all of downtown Denver to see!!

When we got back, Jordan took the boys off roading in his jeep around their property.

Then the best part! We went shooting! I had only shot a gun once in my life so I was pretty excited and pretty scared. I loved it and want to own a gun now. Plus, Im not a bad shot!

I am obsessed with the Olympics so on Saturday before the wedding Jordan, Gordie, Brent and I went to the Olympic Training Center.

Me in front of Michael Phelps wing span.

Our reason to go out to Co was to attend the wedding of one of Brent's RA's from last year. This is the beautiful couple Kevin and Ashley. It was a beautiful ceremony and a great reception!

Have to have a "U" picture

The wedding was in Colorado Springs and we were expecting to see a lot of smoke from the fires. We didn't see a whole lot. Here is a picture with a little smoke coming up from behind the mountains.

Fun at the gas station! We made SEVERAL stops!

Zoo Anyone?

For Brent's birthday, he decided that he didn't really want a present but to get away for a day. We have been saying for a while that we wanted to go to the Omaha Zoo so that's what we did! We went up on a Saturday and came back Sunday morning. We had a great time together and it was fun seeing all the zoo had to offer. If you haven't been you should go. Here are a few pictures of what we saw.

Christmas was a little crazy this year! We went up to Cedar Rapids to celebrate with Brent's family. His two sisters and their families were there too. 16 people under one roof for 3 days= craziness!! I have to admit, it's fun to see the kids open their presents and get excited about their gifts, especially Christmas morning after Santa has come! We had a lot of laughs and it was a lot of fun! Here are a few pictures of the craziness we call family!

The Myers' Christmas Tree


Brent read the Christmas story


Waiting so patiently to open presents


Such a sweet face!


Cute cousins


She loved her clothes!


Looking for presents


Kids love Christmas!




Baby's first Christmas!!




Brother and Sister In Law


Brother and Sister In Law


The pile of trash and boxes after all presents have been opened!



Christmas morning









Little B was so tired.



On Monday, Brent and I drove back from Iowa and went to my parents house. Amy and Adam met us there and we all had Christmas together Tuesday.

Moms Gorgeous Tree! Love all the bright colors


Adam, Marley and Brent


Continuing the tradition of giving mom and dad a duck for their pool!


The shoes Amy and Adam got Brent! Grandma loved the shoes and didn't understand why we were laughing!


The family pitched in and got Grandma a new computer for Christmas.



The family! Jon and Diane are in the picture gram is holding!! Missed you guys!

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