Colton at Sky Ranch: The Mule & Camp Champ!

Colton received the "Excellence" award which read, "Colton! Bro, this week was so much fun! It was truly a joy getting to know you! We gave you the excellence award because you walked in honor and integrity in everything that you did! Keep being excellent for God! We love you! - The Mule Guys Philippians 4:8"

They also got camp champ for the week! It was so helpful because I was able to drop the boys off on Sunday afternoon, and then I left for Hawaii first thing Monday morning. I returned from Hawaii on Saturday at 10:30am, and Kristie picked up the boys and Colton didn't get home until late afternoon which gave me a chance to have a nap after my overnight flight.

By Colton, "My Mom dropped Thomas and I off early so that we could pick the best bunks, so we picked 3 of the best bunks for Thomas Philip and I. We were in sky three so Parker could hang out with us, also it was session 11 so there were not as many people there. We had a great week overall, my favorite activity was the zipline, I also like the Mission Impossible (MI) night event. My favorite counselor was Nate, all week long Thomas and Nate would joke about how short he is, Nate was also my bible study leader. Kristi picked Thomas and I up and we went to ham orchard where we got ice-cream."

Erin visits Foster (+ CJ & Henry) in Hawaii

Foster was SO excited for me to visit him in Hawaii! We had the best time together. We went on walks in the neighborhood, went with Courtney for one night at the Westin and swam in the pool and beach, we played on the lanai, and Foster even spent the night with me on Thursday night before I left for home. 

I also loved visiting with Courtney and Henry. Henry cooked us amazing lunches and dinners every day, Jess joined us for dinner at the Westin during our girls night out, we went out to dinner one evening at Kona Brewing company, and they all liked their Bucees gear that I brought them. I also got a chance to have meaningful conversations with both Henry and Courtney, which was a blessings.

Courtney is doing amazing with motherhood and Foster is honestly just so cute. He is incredibly well-natured. He is flexible with people and in different environments. He loves looking around and playing with toys. Literally the only time I heard him get upset was just a few times when he had to be in his car seat and he wasn't in the mood for it. And then, the minute we took him out of the car seat he was fine. He let me snuggle and play with him and he laughs constantly. I also loved having him overnight so CJ and Henry could get one full night's sleep. Foster and I sat on the lanai at 4pm and he fell asleep in my arms. It was dreamy.

Plus, it was a wonderful trip for me personally. Colton was at Sky Ranch the week, Grant helped manage things with the big kids, which left me to just take care of myself (and kinda Foster). I was able to rest, get some things done on the plane, and just unplug from the day-to-day. I loved every minute of it.

Colton & Parker in Santa Fe

By Colton, "I went to Santa Fe with parker, it was a 10-hour road trip, on the drive parker and I made a blanket fort. The house we stayed at had llamas and chickens. We went to a cool biking place called Angel Fire. We also went to Meow Wolf in Sante Fe. I really like swimming in the hotel pool with parker."

It was so generous of Many and Evan to take Colton on their trip to New Mexico. Colton got to bike, go to Meow Wolf, do a day at the river, and have the best setup in the back of Evans trip for roadtripping. It was a quick turnaround for Colton. We got back from Cancun late Saturday night and he had to be at DD and Big John's to leave for Santa Fe by 8:30am on Sunday morning. He was tired, but it was worth it!