Downtown Aquarium

While in Denver we decided to do a little sight seeing.  The downtown Aquarium looked very interesting so we thought we would give it a try.  (I will let the pictures do most of the talking)

Playing with bubbles outside while dad buys the tickets

          

Ready or not here we go...

We had to try this one...

  

the verdict is...yes, it was fun...best foot massage ever.

The aquarium walked you through water life all throughout the world; the desert, the rain forest, the ocean...this is a little of what you could see.

  

(This was Savannah's favorite part)

Yes, that is a shark

Emily and Savannah tried to get wet from the Flash flood

When all was said and done...it was lunch time.

Welcome home Alex & Emily

Before we could get everything settled we took a break and headed to Denver to pick up brother and sister, do a little sight seeing, and drop off Grandmere.  Not to worry Denver is only an hour a way...coming from Texas thats not even a real trip.  Alex & Emily's flight didn't land until 10:00pm.  We all hung out at the hotel to wait for them.  

After a long week of moving...there was finally time to swim at the pool.

Grandmere was more than willing to enjoy the cool water with Savannah

Polly playing the role of new mommy with Brittlynn

Dad was the lucky one to make the late drive to the airport to pick up the rest of the family.  Around midnight Savannah was awaken by surprise to see her brother and sister...and to their surprise she woke them up at 5:30 in the morning. (she is still on Texas time)  They were great sports about it and mom and dad were happy to be able to sleep in a little.  

Watching some Sports Center before everyone woke up...

(this is Savannah choice in the morning,  she loves watching it with her daddy)

Do you think they are related?

Emily loving her new sister

Alex falling instantly in love with his youngest sister

Grandmere enjoying holding her granddaughter before she goes home

Goodbye Texas...Hello Colorado

Texas Sunset

After 4+ years the Lescarbeau Family says goodbye to Texas.  There are so many things that we enjoyed about being in Texas...the people, the warm winter weather, the food.  There are things we will not miss...the hot summers, being three hours from everything, and fire ants.  So after our goodbyes and one final award...

We packed up the truck...

And we headed to our new home...Colorado.  With two little children in tow (Alex & Emily were still in Florida) we called in some re-enforcements...Grandmere (Polly's mom).  We made a pit stop in Amarillo leaving five hours a day in the car.  We arrived at our house shortly before our help arrived.  (We called on the local Elder's Quorum to come and help) Within an hour the truck was unpacked and the beds were being set up.  We quickly realized with the exception of the kitchen, bathroom, and hallway, there were no lights to be found.  A shopping list was quickly created. 

We have been worried about not having A/C.  We had been reassured with the cool evenings and closing the blinds, it would be okay.  Moving into you house the weekend of the heat wave through Colorado, wasn't reassuring.  (We have determined that A/C is a must...even when it isn't record breaking temperatures outside...is that bad if we are already looking for something to buy to avoid next years summer with no A/C.)  

When all was said and done within less then a week the house was put into living order (boxes are still in the garage that need a place to call home...Polly doesn't have her craft closet).  

We were able to take a need break to the park...

Mom & Savannah enjoying the slide together

Savannah claiming this slide as her own

Daddy & Savannah having fun

Mom snuggling Brittlynn

(This is the first Mom and Brittlynn picture since the hospital)

Grandmere walking Angel.

We are excited for our new adventures, the mountains, four seasons, cool summer evenings, and the sidewalks (My San Angelo friends will understand).  

With a view like this...

 

...out your front window what more can you ask for?

Happy 4th of July!

The 4th of July is a great time of the year.  We are able to reflect on the blessings of living in such a wonderful nation.  It is also a time to express gratitude to all of those past and present men and women who have served our country.  It is an honor to be part of a military family...and even though it is hard to say good-bye to those we love, it is a privilege to let them serve our country and help protect our freedoms.  (Thank you for your service Eric)

Dad with his girls

Of course to keep with the Sunday Tradition, Savannah and Brittlynn wore matching dresses.  That is three weeks in a row...I am not sure how much longer I can keep this up.

Savannah loves getting her picture taken.

The Zoo

We have lived in San Angelo for almost five years and we decided we would try out the Abilene Zoo before we leave.  Savannah loved seeing all of the animals.  The zoo was the perfect size on a hot humid day.  We were done in about an hour, but it was the perfect amount of time for Savannah.

  

Lions and Tigers and Bears...oh my!

  

We loved the birds...even the ones doing strange things

Savannah kept trying to get the monkeys to come down

  

Savannah loved being able to get so close to the giraffes

 

We tried to feed the ducks in the lake and this is what we saw...lots of catfish waiting to eat.

One last trip to Arlington

We told ourselves when the soccer season was over we would never make the drive to Arlington again.  You should be careful when you say never...it might just happen again.  Last week we got a call from Eric's Dad to let us know he would be in Dallas on business.  It was going to be a short trip and he couldn't stay any longer.  So we decided we could drive there to be able to see him.  The only time he had available was Wednesday afternoon.  So we drove down that morning to eat lunch with Papa and hang out with him until he had to catch his flight.

Eric, Savannah, and Brittlynn waiting for the arrival of their Papa

Savannah saying hi to her Papa

Papa holding Brittlynn for the first time

(The first family member to hold the newest addition to the Lescarbeau Family)

Savannah with her Papa

The best part about this day was how much Savannah enjoyed spending time with her Papa.  It is always hard living so far away from family.  Especially for little kids who are often particular about the people they like.  You never know how they will react.  We went to visit Eric's family at Christmas and it took Savannah the whole week before she would let her Nana and Papa hold her.  So we were surprised and excited to watch Savannah ask for her Papa all afternoon long.  She couldn't get enough of him.

Savannah and her Papa bowling

The look is priceless

Sharing special moments with her Papa

Baby Shower

The best part of having a new baby is getting together and celebrating their arrival.  Our family is moving, so soon we knew their would be a lot of our friends that wouldn't be able to see Brittlynn.  So we saved the baby shower until after she was born.  It was an enjoyable night.  Polly once again was surprised and grateful for all of her friends and their support.  Savannah enjoyed the party so much she didn't want to go home.

The food table

Working hard in the Kitchen

The Cake

The gifts

Savannah enjoying opening the presents

Polly enjoying the evening

It was a great evening and we are going to miss the friends we have made in San Angelo.