Stotts Visit Part 1 - Riverwalk

So the Stotts have officially become our favorite people because they have come to Colorado to play with us (already). I am posting this trip for us, but also to show everyone all the fun things to do here and so you might want to plan a trip to see us on your calendars. No pressure :)

This is the riverwalk in Pueblo. It is an awesome area downtown that allows you to walk, play and just enjoy. This is the boys. Colby, Jayden, Andrew, Mason, Porter and Kevin.

This is in the gazebo along the walk. Angie is all smiles.

Andersen Family along the walk. Behind is us paddle boats you can rent and play with in the river and part of downtown Pueblo.

I really like this priceless picture of the Stott boys.

Michelle and Angie by one of the waterfalls.

Jayden and Andrew decided to get up close to the ducks, until the ducks realized we didn't have any food!

This is a dedicated monument where you can all ring bells. I don't know how Angie could stand under them, it was so loud.

Holding hands. What a great pic!

This is all of us except Kevin, he was the man taking most of the pictures.

Kylie in one picture

I LOVE this picture. I don't know if you see it like I do as her Mom, but this about sums up how cute, fun and mischievous she can be.

Sidewalk Art

So we were having a hard time coming up with something fun to do for family home evening and when we went outside, Jayden picked up the chalk and then this is what came of it. Our family is forever documented(by photo) in chalk on our driveway. It was so much fun, we were all laughing so hard!

Each member by their chalk person.

Colby wanted his with muscles. We were laughing pretty hard when Jayden wanted to know why Daddy's arms were like that, "Are they broken?".

Jayden by his buddy. We labeled it with a J because J is for Jayden :)

The wave was not too original but I was last and had a hard time coming up with something.

Kylie's was hilarious. She laid down but kept wanting to look at us drawing her. Jayden came over and told her to be still so it was not messy. Then when it was done Jayden asked us to mark hers with a K.

The Move

To say that this move was easy would be a lie. Colby graduated, then had to study hard for his certification test. Then I was in the hospital for a week and then we had to move. It was hard physically but also emotionally. We were so tired yet so excited for the next step but after being in West Virginia for 3 years we were going to miss it and the friends we made there.

I flew out the weekend before Colby packed up the truck. I went to try to find a place to rent before they arrived in Colorado with the truck. I took Kylie with me and Colby took Jayden and had Uncle Scott to help. Jayden loved the drive. He got to ride in the moving van and was in heaven! Even now we pass trucks that look like moving trucks and he says, "Mom, BIG truck like with Scott!"

It was hard finding a place to rent. There are tons of homes for sale but because of the bad economy more people are renting then buying and so renting is expensive and they went fast! I think we got a good deal on ours. We love the openness of it and it has a great yard. The ward was great and we moved in fast and because Colby had a few weeks off, we were able to all settle in quickly.

So now we are here!

You know that when moving, it always has to look bad before it looks good!

We did it! The boxes were done as I wrote some last minute things on a list before I flew out.

The Saturday before Kylie and I flew out to Colorado, we had a big rain storm. This shows how heavy it was.

What better way to say goodbye to West Virginia then to go and play in the rain. It was so much fun and a great way to end the journey.

Jayden and I jumping puddles.

The "after".

Our neighbor took this of us our last Sunday. I flew out that evening.

Our home.

Grandma Young

Mom at Colby's graduation.


Us mothers celebrating Mother's Day. Colby gave me the flowers, he is so sweet!

I love this picture, Mom and the kids making music.

OK, you had to be there but this was so funny. I think Mom was playing with the trains more than Jayden was. Mom was a great train engineer!

Colby likes to tease her, I think she is trying to get him to stop.

The family playing with playdough. She supervised Kylie to make sure she wasn't eating it. A BIG job!

This was taken before she went home! We miss her already!

I just am so thankful that Mom could make the trip out. It was so helpful, I couldn't have done it without her, but it was also a lot of fun! We miss her and when we go for longer drives Jayden says, "Are we going to the airport for Grandma?" She is also the favorite when they play with their fake phones, I have no idea what they tell her but they love her!

Thank you Mom!

Colby's Graduation

Colby is now a PA so my Mom got him a Doctor's Kit :)


Us waiting for graduation to start.

I don't know how she would have been entertained if I hadn't worn my bracelets. Lifesavor!

Colby walking into graduation.

Colby getting crowned.

Jayden was so excited he ran up to Colby during graduation to give him a hug.

Us and the Higbee's. They were from Pocatello, ID and we went through it all together.

Our future graduate!


Colby graduated. I don't even think I can put into words my feelings on this day. We have all been working so hard for this point. We did it!! I am so proud of Colby, he did such a good job! I am so excited to start "life" in Colorado but at the same time I will miss this stage as well. We will look back at this time with fond memories because of all the sacrifices and happiness during this time. West Virginia treated us good.

Kylie is One!

We wanted the day to be special, so we went to the Mall playgroud, it is better for little ones. She loved it and had so much fun.


This is Mom and Kylie playing on the slide, she couldn't get enough of it.

We have so many boy toys that we went all girly for her birthday. She got her first doll with a stroller.

We did a cup "cake" for Kylie this year. Jayden helped me frost and sprinkle them. Jayden even found the Tinker Bell candle at the store for me.

We couldn't believe how clean she ate her cupcake, that was until we got her out and it was all in the chair and her diaper. She was licking the plate, it was funny.

Kylie is such a blessing in our lives. She loves to dance, to tease, play with toys, eat

and be outside. She smiles so good that is makes her eyes into slits. She makes us laugh and she is a trooper. Her determination and independance knows no bounds but we love that about her. A couple days before her birthday she learned how to walk and hasn't stopped since. We had so much fun planning a family Tinker Bell party and Grandma Young got to be with us to celebrate. We love you Kylie!