Colorado!

We are in Colorado and having a great time with our family - my brother Chris and his wife Alicia and their five kids: Kyle, Chelsie, Bethany, Caleb, and Connor.  These are our kids' only cousins, so they are in cousin heaven!  Ava didn't know what cousins were but now never wants to leave them.  Jack remembered and is inseparable from Connor as always.  Bethany has a huge dollhouse for Ava to play with and tons of dolls and accessories.  She also made us some bracelets while we were here.  We are here for Kyle's (the oldest grandchild on both sides) high school graduation.  We made it about 5 minutes late after driving about two days.  It was a great ceremony and I'm so glad we came and have been able to be a part of it. It had been about 3 1/2 years since we've been out here and two years since Matt and I have seen them so it's been a great reunion.  Love them all so much!  

My favorite quote from Kyle's speech was when he talked about his family.  He said, "When were together, that's when it's the best."  Sums my feelings up perfectly too.  Kyle did a reading of the poem "The Creation", sang a solo, gave a speech, presented roses to his mom and grandmas, and of course got his diploma.  Then we had a cake reception afterwards.  That was Sunday.  

Monday we went shopping with the girls and then ate at a Japanese steakhouse that night.  Delicious!  The kids babysat the kids so double bonus!  And then we topped it off with Coldstone and a concert by all of the kids.  What a fun night!  Excited for another day today!