Charlie's 8th Birthday

 Waiting for the birthday boy to open presents!

 Mom of an 8 year old!

He got a Rockies hat, just like the one Dad got for Father's Day!

 

 More Diary of a Wimpy Kid books!

New rollerblades

 

Hmm...What could be in this box?!?

 

Golf clubs!

 

It's not a hockey stick, Charlie!

 

Lucy, rewrapping herself as another gift for Charlie!

 

 Trying them out!

We took the train downtown with Grandma and Grandpa to see the Denver State Capitol building.

 

1 mile above sea level!

 

An angry gargoyle...

 

   The cake he custom designed at Cold Stone Creamery

 Blowing out candles!

Rocky Mountain National Park

 Within minutes of entering Rocky Mountain National Park, we spotted a moose!

Our traveling companions, Mountain Grandma and Grandpa (Chris and Al)

 

 The Bischoff kids

 Enjoying our picnic lunch.

 Exploring the meadow.

 A nice family shot!

 The 3 Billy Goats Gruff

We found a patch of snow!

 

 Trying to snowboard!

 At a trickling waterfall.

 On the go!

But she can stop for a picture!

 

 A root to represent Charlie's 8th birthday the next day!

My little explorers have to see everything.  They did not want to leave!

Look closely and you'll see the muddy shoes and soggy pants!

 

Taken from the driving car near the highest point on the road.

 

Snuggling up!  It's cold at the top!

 Chloe must be used to the routine of posing for pictures.  She found this rock and insisted on be lifted onto it.  "Take picture of meeee!"

Fearless Lucy.  She doesn't care about the huge drop on the the other side...

 

Grandpa and Grandma with the kids.

 

 Another good one with the family!

I love this spot for taking pictures!