Back to "Real" Life

Things at the Bird house have been a little more crazy than normal these days. I started back to work on the 6th and now I am back in the real world, where I must actually get dressed everyday before 10 am and go to work. The transition has been ok, but I still struggle with having to leave the boys and me driving so far everyday, but with the economy today, I just thank God that I have a job and it is one that I at least enjoy, even if I have a long commute.

Well, after 2 short weeks back at work, I am off for a week long vacation in Colorado Springs. Brett, his Dad, Ross & Ty left this afternoon...they are getting the pleasure of driving and hauling 5 horses along with all the stuff it takes for 6 adults and 2 kids to survive away from home for a week...let's just say we had the most stuff. ;-) The kids, my mother-in-law and I leave tomorrow morning on a flight, that is sure to be more enjoyable than a 14+ hour drive with 2 kids. We plan to have a relaxing week full of catching up with old friends, horse back riding, day trip to Cheyenne for the rodeo, trip to the Zoo, a train ride around the mountains and maybe I will get to do a little bit of my most favorite activity...shopping!!

Just wanted to share a few photos of the kids...Kelton will be 5 months old next week and seems to be changing everyday. And Jackson is still 2 1/2 year old, Jackson.


My boys!!

Kelton has recently discovered that he has feet....I caught him in the checking them out after his bath.

I am not really sure how he came up with this outfit or why, but he was too cute and ready to have his picture taken.

Kelton loves to put things in his mouth and this was the first time I brought out the toys for him to play with...now we just have to keep Jackson from taking them from him.

Jackson's typical hair do in the mornings....pretty similar to Daddy's.

Ft. Worth & the Zoo

Last week, Brett participated in the World Paint Horse show in Ft. Worth. The horses did great...3rd & 5th...in the World...pretty nice. I would like to say I have pictures of this, but unfortunately, my new camera (that has since been returned) did not get any good shots. Our friend Jon Marie had her good camera, so I will post the show pictures later.

While in Ft. Worth, I decided it would be nice to break up the long day at the show by taking the kids to the Ft. Worth Zoo. My friend Stacey and her girls, April & Haley joined us on this adventure. We had a great time despite us both pushing double strollers in the heat and trying to keep the kiddos happy. We were only there 2 hours and we just had to laugh at ourselves, because those 2 hours seemed like all day.

Jackson and Kelton hanging out at the hotel

April & Haley in their stroller

This monkey was used to showing off....he jumped around and did tricks for us.

Kelton just chilling in his stroller.

This guy was just so pretty to me...he had to be really old.

Jackson & the Rhino!!

I think there was suppose to be a Zebra back there.

He couldn't wait to check that out elephant.

This monkey had no cares in the world..must be nice!

Kelton on his big brother's new horse!