Vacation...........almost Griswold style! :)

This past weekends trip to Denver was fabulous. It went more smoothly than I could have ever imagined. The kids were unbelievable and there were no major flaws or meltdowns.
We left out of here at about 5:30 Saturday morning and got back Monday morning at about 3:30am. so it was a very quick trip, but very worth it.
We had all four carseats in the minivan/family truckster. The kids actually slept most of the trip to and from Denver.
We did make it to Estes Park on Sunday morning and Emma and I kind of climbed a mountain. We didn't have a lot of time and it was so hard to find a public place to do some hiking. She wanted to hike up to the snow and I would have loved to too but it just wasn't going to happen on this trip. We would love to spend some more time in the mountains our next trip.
We attended a really nice outdoor graduation on Sunday for some friends of ours. By the time we got everyone changed and fed and pajamas on we didn't leave there until almost 7pm.
I say that our vacation was almost Griswold style (for those of you who are familiar with National Lampoons Vacation) because at times we felt like the Griswolds, or someone from East Omaha. We changed diapers just wherever was available which was quite comical at times. And Stacy and I were changing our clothes in the minivan about 10 minutes before the graduation started. We pulled the minivan in the back of the lot and first changed poopy diapers then we climbed in, tried to hunch down as best as possible and change our clothes. I was too the point where it just didn't matter....there certainly wasn't "anything to see."
All in all it was a great weekend. Next time hopefully the husbands can go and we can spend some more time in the mountains.
A huge thank you to mom and dad who helped out big time with all four of the kids. Thanks dad for "watching" Lauren while she slept on the bed. Didn't know you could see through those eyelids. :) Thanks to you Brian for helping carry things and play with the kids when we needed you.

Daddy, if you are reading this from Minnesota, we hope you are catching lots of fish and having a great time. We miss you and have a safe trip home.