Active Sunday

We had an active, fun filled Sunday. First Ryder and Taggart attended Football Camp. Then Ryder was off to Tyler Goodson's birthday party at the ABC Climbing Gym in Boulder.

Ryder showing no fear has he scaled one of the walls

 Finally, home to paint a football field in the back yard....unfortunately, this years request came instructions on which mascot we should try to paint in the center of the field.

Ryder & Tagg preparing to play a little football

Pumpkin Patch

Piper enjoyed her first trip to the Pumpkin Patch and is eager for her first Halloween.

Ryder & Taggart turned the visit into a competition with Mommy doing her best to officiate...

The competition resulted in two very large pumpkins, which may outweigh the boys, being selected.

Happy Halloween!

A Day in the Rocky Mntn Nat'l Park - II

We had a great time hiking and really enjoyed the Fall weather and colors in the mountains.

The Elk were everywhere and extremely close. It was amazing.

 Courtney and Piper look so peaceful. You can't even tell that two little boys are running around acting crazy trying while the Elk nearby bugle and walk amongst us in the forest.

 A new Team Hutton family tradition...Fall in Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park.

A Day in the Rocky Mntn Nat'l Park - I

Today, we headed into the Rocky Mountain National Park via the Peak to Peak Highway and up through Estes Park, CO.

We wondered if we would see many Elk....We came upon this one within 2 minutes of entering the Park. We all sat in amazement as he sat there bugling.

 The boys enjoyed exploring and attempting to replicate the sound a Bull Elk makes when bugling. The didn't have much practice and were not successful at attracting any Elk, fortunately.

 It was one of the few times we got outdoors since Piper was born. It was long overdue and great for us all.

Ryder, Courtney, Piper and Taggart

Piper's Fall Fashion

Mommy is trying to influence Piper early. At the first sign of Fall, she began breaking out the hats.

Piper seemed to like it, Daddy and the boys are a little concerned.

Piper Eating

Piper has officially tried solids....or shall we say a food that has more consistency than milk.

Don't allow this photo to fool you, as it wasn't that pleasant.

Tagg's Birthday Party

On Friday night, we had Tagg's fourth birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's in Louisville. He and his friends had a blast.

Enjoying pizza

Posing for pictures with Chuck

Saying goodbye after a great night

Happy Birthday Tagg

Happy Birthday Tagg, who turned 4 today. Its amazing how quickly our little boy has grown up.

Tagg up early to begin his birthday

 We still don't know what was must fun...opening presents, celebrating at school, assembling the presents, playing with the presents, talking with family or eating the cake.

Forget the candle, lets eat some cake

 Tagg had a great birthday and enjoyed celebrating with the entire family. Piper still doesn't know what to make of this and Ryder can't believe he still has to wait over 40 days for his birthday. Mommy is so excited that her birthday is next.

Team Hutton celebrating T's bday

College Football

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Ryder & Taggart were excited for the first home football game at CU. Unfortunately, CU doesn't look very good this year so Ralphie may be the big draw...at least for these two little boys.

Bedtime

After a couple of crazy days, it was nice to have a normal, calm bedtime routine with all three kids. Ryder & Tagg are so excited for the family to read to Piper that they even endured a couple of her books.

Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers

Team Hutton (sans Piper) ended the epic weekend on Saturday by watching the Denver Broncos play the San Francisco 49ers. The boys have been to numerous CU Buffaloes games but never a Denver Broncos game. They enjoyed their first NFL experience and seeing Payton Manning throw his first TD as a Bronco.

The family tailgating before the game

Just two little Broncos fans

Enjoying time with Mommy

Ryder and Taggart watch in amazement

Sharing stories with Daddy on the way home

As a lifelong Denver Broncos fan, Daddy was excited to share the experience with Ryder and Taggart.

USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Boulder

Team Hutton started an epic weekend on Saturday by watching the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stage 6 from Golden to Boulder. In only the second year, this is becoming a family tradition. We cannot wait for next year.

The family tailgating early in the day

Piper enjoying all the sights and sounds 

Ryder & Tagg enjoying all the festivities

Ryder went old school with the Postal Service jersey 

Team BMC...Tejay van Garderen in yellow protected by George Hincapie and Taylor Phinney

Back to School for the Boys

Its official, Ryder and Taggart are back in school.

Tagg is in Pre-K at the Louisville Montessori School.

Tagg's first day

Ryder is in Kindergarten at Fireside Elementary School.

Ryder's first day

The boys were a little nervous and extremely excited to start the school year. Mommy & Daddy were a lot sad....our two little boys are growing up so fast and embracing their new independence. FYI...Piper's sad also.

Sweet, Sweet Baby Girl

The Hutton Girls

Courtney and Piper, the Hutton girls, just chillin on a Saturday morning.

24 Hours in Breck

Team Hutton headed to Breckenridge, CO for a little weekend get away....also, it was Piper's first time in the mountains. Unfortunately, Friday night was not one of Piper's better nights (i.e. slept in 20-30 segments)! When considering another sleepless night for the family, we decided to accelerate the weekend get away and do everything in 24 hours.

 With little to no sleep, we started the day with a leisurely bike ride into town for a coffee pick me up.

 Then Ryder, the aspiring Tour rider, started looking for hills to practice his hill climbing skills....

 This eventually led him to challenge his brother to a sprint finish. Tagg opted to not ride the pedal bike and was shockingly fast on the Stryder.

A quick gondola ride to the base of Peak 8. Piper's first ride on a gondola, even though she slept through it.

  Good quality family time relaxing at the base of Peak 8.

 Yes, Daddy was there...

After lunch, a family hike. Again, a first for Piper (and she was awake for this first).

Piper and Mommy hiking in the amongst all the spruce, fir and lodge pole pine trees. 

Taggart, Piper and Ryder on a ski lift to end the hike and quick weekend get away.

Piper Rolling Over

Our three month old little girl is starting to roll over. 

Quiet Time???

Piper enjoying some quiet, alone time...

 That was short lived....Ryder and Taggart enjoying some time with their little sister...which equates to lots of noise, motion, laughter and chaos.

Bikes & Ice Cream

Tagg enjoying two of his favorite things....riding his bike and eating ice cream!