A Special Guest

A few weeks ago someone called to see if they could fly in and surprise Steve and the kids.  I had the entire family guessing who was coming.  The kids and Stephen were thrilled to find out that it was Aunt Lael.

We went out hiking Waldo Canyon an hour after she flew in.  We met Heilala's family over there.  I think hiking is ALWAYS more fun with friends. 

Jerrica loves when her older brothers give her attention, and is ecstatic when her brothers' friends give her attention too.

 

The kids also played A TON of games with Aunt Lael each night.  They went swimming and played MORE games in the pool.  They also went and saw this...

We went on a bike ride along the Santa Fe trail.  We made a pit stop at the back of Costco and went in for lunch.  The top picture was from our bike ride.  We also stopped at a park along the trail.  I had fun playing with my shutter speed to blur the motion of the merry go round.

Lael then made envelopes with the girls and played MORE games with the kids as Stephen and I were able to go out for the afternoon to celebrate his birthday.  Thank you Lael! 

Here is a little sample of their fancy envelopes.  I think the girls have each sent five letters out to people using their cute envelopes.

Lael flew out today and we miss her already.  How fun to have an Aunt in town to spoil the kids! 

Thanks again for everything Lael!  We sure LOVE you!