Denver Trip Sept 2008

We're back!  Wow, what a trip!  We are tired and attempting to get back to our normal routine.  The first day back was a little rough.  I have so much to write about!!  I will have to break it up a little bit.  I've been writing this over 3 days now.  After this I have to catch everyone up on the other things in our lives!

Plane Ride

The airport went very smooth on the way out.  We checked the carseats at the counter with carseat bags.  It was free since they are considered a travel item.  We stuffed some extra stuff in the bags so our 2 pieces of luggage were under 50 lbs each.  Then we decided to gate check the stroller.  At security they wanted us to break down the double stroller to send it through the conveyer and we had to convince them it wouldn't fit.  We were successfuly but they were s..l..o..w at hand checking, which meant we had to attempt to collect our belongings and get dressed all while holding the babies.  Pretty tough.

The plane ride to Denver was nice because we got aisle seats across from each other.  (You can't sit in the same row on the same side with two lap babies because there aren't enough oxygen masks.)  On the way back we sat in window seats one row apart from each other, so we couldn't hand off the babies.

On the way out Cooper wasn't feeling well.  He doesn't normally spit up and usually poops once a day in the morning.  He ended up spitting up no less than 6 times all over me and pooped and leaked on me on the plane.  I didn't bring a change of clothes for me.  He also spit up on the lady next to me and I know she didn't have a change of clothes either.  Charlotte had a melt down the last 20 minutes of the flight and nothing would soothe her.  Once we landed and got off the plane she was perfectly fine.  At least they were both great on the way back.  Some KFC chicken breast works w onders for a baby who is now curious about finger foods.

The Visit

We got to see so many people while we were there.  It was wonderful to see my dad every day and my sister Savannah, brother Larry, and my mom also stopped by.  Heather and her cute pregnant belly were able to stop by for a short time and we even saw Christina Stack from college!  We went and visited Chris' mom and grandma, and also drove out to see my sister Lisa for about 30 minutes. 

We were able to have a late date night after the kids went to bed.  This was the first time we've been on a date since Cooper was born and we had a great time!!  We saw the new Batman movie, Dark Knight--great movie!!  Each of us also had a night out with friends while the other stayed home with the kids.  Then on Sunday we watched the Broncos game and loved every minute.  Nothing like watching the Broncos in Denver, especially with such a close game! 

The kids did okay with all the new faces, new places, and changes in their routine.  They got stressed out at times and seemed to get tired quicker.  Charlotte was really unsure about everyone, but Cooper did really well.  I think it's mostly their age difference since Charlotte is going through stranger danger, and Cooper isn't yet.  At the same time it is a little bit of their personalities.  Cooper is just more social than Charlotte.

The kids had a blast playing with Maile.  Mikael and Che inspire us to be better parents.  They are SO patient and Maile is so sweet!

We didn't take many pictures, so I hope my dad and Che send me their pictures!

Maile has a healthy obsession with shoes:

And not just wearing our shoes, but also putting them on our feet:

Cooper has become super flexible:

Cooper loved Grandpa:

Cooper especially loved Grandpa's beard:

Maile and Charlotte at dinner time (with my brother in the background)...Charlotte wasn't so happy:

Spaghetti face:

Mango face (I think):

Cooper and Raeann.  Where's the milk?  (Chris says this is Cooper's first realization that not all women are created equal):

Maile 'holding' Cooper.  We stood them next to each other and Maile was only an inch or two taller than Cooper:

Cooper so exhausted:

Laundry basket rides, all fun and games:

Until Cooper joins in:

Girls' night out with Che and Nicole:

Family photos taken by Che (Che Day Photography).  They turned out beautiful!!  I wish we would have had more time to get more poses.  The kids were a little tired and it was tough to get them both to cooperate.  Cooper and Chris always seemed to be preoccupied with the football game taking place at the park:

Cooper's 5 month pictures (more in the header)

Charlotte's 9 month old pictures (more in the header):

Remaining photos will be uploaded to the shutterfly sites soon.