Weekend in Denver

Claire and I spent a long weekend in Denver with my good friends from Calvin College. The Nydams graciously hosted us again, and Elisabeth and Simon Cooper flew in from Little Rock. Having four 2 year olds running around wasn't always conducive to in-depth, long conversation, but we did manage to fit our talks in here and there. We loved watching the kids together and sharing in the joy and frustration of being moms of toddlers.

It was hard to get a picture with all four together and happy since chances were one was in some kind of funk at all times. However, in the photo below they had some yummy homemade Popsicles made by Sugar Nydam and Trevor Nydam was making the kids laugh in the background.
We had a little pool time in the backyard. Here we were trying to bribe them with candy, but they weren't really going for it.

Bath time was a little chaotic...especially with Simon deciding to wash everyone's hair for them.

Claire and Elsie are great little buddies.

We attempted a hike. Let's just say Jane's sister, Jill, had to bring the car closer so it would be over sooner.

Since Jane and Elis are both expecting new babies in the fall, we're not sure how to make next year work...but we had a great visit!