Sunday, November 29, 2009

Colorado

After nearly having a heart attack prior to taking Camille on her first airplane ride, we made it safe and sound to Colorado for Thanksgiving with Nick's sister and their cute family. Camille did great on the airplane despite all of my worrying. Although she didn't sleep as I had hoped, she didn't fuss one bit. I'm sure the guy wedged between us and the window appreciated that even more than I did.

Chad and the boys met us at the airport, and we made our way to their new home. The next day we took a shopping trip to sam's....


(no, unfortunately the vespa was not one of the purchases)

There was LOTS of baby holding. I don't think there was a moment that she was not being held, or waiting to be held by one, two, three or more people. The kids loved holding/playing with her.

Such good looking kids!


I'm not sure if Nick was helping cook, or just "helping" taste ;)

We had many fantastic meals, but an especially good one was our "linner" the day before Thanksgiving.
Yum!



We took a couple walks in the neighborhood. Colorado is beautiful and is a great place to live.


No one was more excited to eat dinner than Camille.

The kids thought it was great fun to have her "sit" right next to them like a big girl. Cute, but it makes me sad that she is growing up so fast!

Ready for the prayer. Look at that turkey!

Lots of lovin
On our way to the airport to go home (it went by too fast!) we stopped at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
tons of crazy rock climbers
Unfortunately I blink all the time in pictures. That day was no exception.



Cooper, Claire and Macy found a cool hiding spot back in the rocks.


Nick and I decided to check it out

Then Nick had a great idea....

his plan worked!


He looks fairly pleased with himself





Contemplative.


Emily is so pretty and such a great mom!



Camille slept with Dad the whole flight back. What better way to spend holidays than with family. We are so grateful for the opportunity to!

6 comments:

bruce's chick said...

Great Pictures.... Looks like your trip was lots of fun!! Oh how I wish we could have been there too. I'm guessing that CAMILLE stole the Willoughby's heart away... cause she is so darling. Emily said that Hadley was crying this morning cause she already misses you guys....... FAMILY~ that's what it is all about! THANKS FOR SHARING! GIVE HER A KISS FOR ME. COUNTING THE DAYS..... DEB

Natalie said...

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!! We can't wait till Christmas, only a few more weeks :-)

Jamie and Tom said...

haha those pictures of you two make me laugh. Camille looks soo big with those girls holding her! Looks like you guys had fun!

I got your voicemail- I am off today (I worked last night though so it doesn't really count.) then I work the rest of the week, off the weekend. Then I don't have my schedule for the rest of the month yet. So next week I'll have Sunday and probably thursday off, then work the rest of the week. I'll let you know for sure though. You are leaving before then aren't you? Or close to it.. so if you guys just want to get together, please go for it. My schedule is not the easiest thing to work with.

Also- I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned to you that our ward christmas party is the this saturday at 5;30. Are we still doing the dental party that day?

Whew. Ok I think that is all. haha hope you are having a great day!

Jen said...

Love it! Looks like you guys had such a great time :) and I am SO glad Camille did so well on the flight- next one will be a breeze!

Jen said...

Your daughter is so beautiful. How did you find my blog?

Brian and Christina said...

I think you looked a bit pleased too by Nicks plan. It looks like you guys had a fun trip. Camille is growing so fast. I wish we could slow it down.