MSgt Woodard comes to Denver!

We were lucky recently when the Air Guard chose to host their annual convention in Downtown Denver.  Melissa got to come out for training for a week and of course, we tried to extend that trip slightly to get some cuddle time for the boys.  She came out early Sunday morning, where we decided it might be fun to take the boys to her hotel for some swimming.  Swimming would not be complete without a few swim toys, compliments of Auntie Lelissa.  The boys got cold (and hungry) pretty quick so we didn't stay in there long, but it was a lot of fun!  We decided to take the boys to Cheesecake factory, where we ended up watching them be comatose most of dinner due to their tough swimming lessons.

The Super K's enjoying pool time with Mommy & Aunt Lelissa.

Aunt Lelissa teaching Kasey to swim.

Monday night most of us rested up (I heard a rumor that Melissa 'may' have gone out on the town with her co-workers... stories to be shared off-line ~ ha).  Tuesday was Valentines day and what a better way to spend it then running a muck around Auntie's hotel room while we ate pizza and the sisters shared a bottle of wine.  Kasey and Karsten were pleased that Auntie brought her I-Pad so they could watch an episode of "Go Diego, Go" while the sisters caught up on their gossip.  Poor Kris had his class for his Master's program on Tuesday, so he was unable to join in the fun.

Look at Diego go, Kasey!

First, some Tickle Time...

Then, enjoy cuddle time with Auntie Lelissa.

Amy and Melissa were quite lucky that Kris wanted some One-on-One time with the boys and were able to go out for a couple of girl's nights on Thursday and Friday.  Thursday started with about two hours of torture, where Amy and Melissa took a Body Pump Weight Lifting class followed by a Zumba dance class at the gym.  To reward themselves, they stopped and grabbed some Hapa Sushi on their way back to the hotel.  At first, we thought we had too much food, but working out that long... We Earned It! :-)

Friday, We met up with long time friend, Kari Barnes and went to Comedy Works to watch a couple of comedians.  I thought we were going to call it an early night, but after three more bars... we realized we had closed down the last place and needed to head to bed.  There was so much laughter that night ~ It was great therapy for our souls!

We also got to spend an hour or so on Saturday at JumpStreet with the boys.  This is one of their favorite places to visit and the adults love it cause it tuckers out the kids so fast = Good Naps in the future (most of the time).  I say most of the time as we now have a crib climber (not a Vaulter, like Brooklyn was).  Kasey has been in a big boy bed at night since last August, but we continue to nap in a crib to ensure lots of sleep.  Twice this past weekend, he decided to climb out and play.  Guess we will have to take the crib down and focus on training him to nap in his big boy bed too.

If Aunt Melissa and Amy are here, where are the boys?

Oh!  There they are.

You have to bounce like this Karsten!

The rest of our time with Melissa was spent trying to relax and recoup from all the On the Go Fun we were having.  We enjoyed having her visit us (even if she was unable to bring out the rest of the fam).  Next time, I think Cousins are a Must!!!