Thursday, August 28, 2014

Mountain time

After all of the wedding festivities were over, we took advantage of taking in the amazing mountain air for a few more days with all of the grandparents.  We hiked, explored, threw more rocks than you can count, ate lots of yummy food, and enjoyed spending time with our families. We weren't sure how much Jude would like hiking due to the fact that he would be "riding" the majority of the time, but he loved it!! I guess since everything was so new and different to him, it kept his attention.  We always allowed him time to get down and explore, but for the most part he rode with dad.  We spent the rest of the time playing and exploring all around the cabin, and even went to Evergreen, CO one afternoon.  Jude was definitely in his element and let his all-boy side shine!!  

Hiking like a big boy

Daddy's early morning fishing view

Doesn't he look enthused!  He actually loved it despite his face here.  It was raining off and on this afternoon, so that added an extra fun hiking element.  

The Sessler Family

Thomas Family

Coming out of the mountains and into this gorgeous meadow

Somebody found a new game

Post hike energy

Daddy spent every morning, and most nap times, fishing.  Look at this big guy!!

Checking the river for fish

Hiking with dad

Feel asleep at the end - his little head was bobbing all around

Meeting daddy after his morning fish
 
Nana joined us on our last hike!

Resting on a HUGE tree with Grancy



I love to sit and watch Sam fish.  I'll take a few pics, read a bit, and even take a few naps.  Not a bad afternoon!

Morning walk with Nana

The view from our cabin

Fisherman #1

Fisherman #2
 
Going exploring with daddy

See the fish! Uncle Jacob and daddy

Just like daddy

Amazing views

I think he is looking forward to when he can fish!

Vacations over, time to go home - he can find fun anywhere!!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Aunt Teppie gets MARRIED!

Sam's sister got married in Pine, Colorado a few weeks ago.  We had am amazing time joining in the celebrations all weekend.  We started the week in Denver with some fun activities and then headed out to the mountains for the wedding festivities.  We were so blessed to be apart of their special day - Sam was the Man of Honor, I was a bridesmaid, and Jude stole the show as the ring bearer.  We could not be more happy for Stephanie and Jacob and pray blessings upon their marriage. 

Stephanie & Jacob on the wedding day 

Bridesmaid luncheon in Denver 

Aunt Sarah (aka: yay yay) and I enjoying the amazing cool, rainy weather!!

Next on the agenda - canvas painting!


The girls ended their fun day at the Scent Bar (you get to create your own scents for lotion, candles, etc.  Such a fun idea!) and desserts!  It was such a fun day!

Rehearsal time!

Jude spotted the river!

Throwing rocks with Daddy and Pops



 
Someone thought he was the "MC" of the night!

Sessler/Thomas family

Having fun with Grancy

Wedding day - getting beautiful! 

Jude entertaining all the girls

PePaw (aka: baPaw), Jude and Daddy

4 generations of Sessler men

Keeping the bow tie on was quite trying!!!  Someone learned early on it was simply a clip on tie!

Amazing views!

My cute little man looking too old!
 
The Man of Honor and Bride

Walking down the isle with the ring bearer - he was just interested/worried about all of the rose petals on the ground!

Picture time!

Nan & Gramps - what a great example of a dedicated marriage

Steph with all of the guys

Hanging with Grancy

Loving the carriage ride


A view of the cape Jude wore during the wedding!

He could have danced ALL night; he entertained everyone! When it was time for him to leave, the DJ announced, "Hey everyone, Jude's leaving".  Jude started clapping and yelling bye bye to everyone, it was hilarious!  He just ate it up!!

The Sessler family

The bride and groom!!  Such an amazing setting for such a special day!