Wind Blown Candor

It's getting harding and harder to sneak up on the kids. I've had a few lucky shots with Rowan lately.

This was another day that a walk was cut short by rain.

Boom Bam Swishhhh Wow

This year like last, we blew stuff; however this year we went to see a professional show. I think it was the first time for the kids to see the large pyrotechnics up close. These photographs are from the Highlands Ranch show held at Town Center.

Jasmine was much less afraid of the explosions' noise, though I can't say she really liked it. No crying or anxiety. I think the bright lights made up for any discomfort.

Kai and Rowan really just wanted to stay home and blow our own stuff up, but I finally convinced them to go. Once the big booms got started they were glad they'd come.

I wish Kai had been sitting close to us, I could have gotten his reaction too. I think he scootched closer to the action. When the show ended he came back breathless and wow'ed.

Working from the Back

We just got back from our epic camping trip, but I'll finish up the events from before we left. Here the kids are joining Dr.Noize on stage at the Lone Tree Independence Day Parade send off. We made sure we were dressed for the event by wearing band shirts. Jasmine wore a specially made (crayoned) banana t-shirt.

Rowan, in particular, appreciates Jasmine's climbing abilities. She's determined to be on stage and says that when she grows up, she's going to play music with Dr. Noize.

During one part of the concert, Dr. Noize asked Kai to deliver a kazoo in the middle of the next song. Kai was sent back to the audience holding the kazoo. Dr. Noize sang for the kazoo -- one long, loud, shrill note going on and on until Kai managed to get it to him.

Mind in the Gutter

If it's been raining, Jasmine's mind is in the gutter. I'm lucky if I can do any clothing preparation before she's out the door. Stomp, splash, jump, run, stop, skip, step, splash.

Airport Security

Somehow these three made it through the security checkpoint.

We went to Indiana for the wedding of the kids' cousin Ashley. We stayed in a hotel by Aunt Julie and Uncle Jeff who know how to entertain kids. Books, balloons and silly string were among the many entertainments. Needless to say, the kids didn't want to go back to boring ol' Colorado.