Grand Lake

For my Birthday this year, we went up to Grand Lake and stayed in a little house/cabin with our friends, the Stock's. Their little girl, Ella, is about the same age as Connor and they just love each other! They also have a baby boy, Owen. It was so nice to get away, and although a bit hectic with 4 kids ages 3 and under, we managed to have some wonderful times together. We hope to make a tradition of it!


Connor and Ella having breakfast.


All of us having an afternoon treat.


Connor and Ella being silly with their Carmel apple.


We saw a total of 5 moose (yes 5!), 4 deer, and a fox, all right off our cabin porch. It was so exciting and the moose are soooo huge in person! Chris got lots of great shots of them:) There had also been bear sightings all summer, thankfully we never ran into one of those!

Another photo handy-work from Christopher. The colors were amazing up there.

The brood!!

Cora licking her plate clean after pancakes!

All of us on a little hike.

Cora eating a jelly packet... ooops!

Connor and Ella playing in the sand down by the lake.