July - Patrick had some meetings in Vail so Julia, Jane, and Madelyn tagged along.

July - All the Smiths came to Colorado :)

Activities included a fun day at Breckenridge, Water World, hiking, pool time, and hot tub time.

Fourth of July

The McCoys found a great spot by their house where they could watch all of the Denver metro area fireworks. Madelyn said, "They are mixing colors! Let me tell you something...it is so beautiful I can't even grab my popcorn!"

July - It took a year, but Madelyn finally potty trained. As a reward, she got to go to Chuckie Cheese.

While she was playing in the playhouse, Patrick noticed a stream of liquid flowing down the slide. Madelyn was at the top of the slide. "Check please!!"

June - Third stop on Midwest tour: Minneapolis

This trip was a treat because Autie Kelly, Uncle Barry, Miss Micki, Alan, and Michael were in town. Jane and Madelyn enjoyed visiting some of their old stomping grounds like the Lake Harriet trolley, Linden Hills park, and Sebastian Joe's (ice cream shop). Barry and Patrick did an excellent job competing in the Tri-loppet (Julia just tried to stay alive).

June - Second stop on Midwest tour: Chicago

Patrick had a meeting in Chicago, so the McCoys stayed downtown one night on the drive to Minneapolis.

After a long day of playing with cousins, Julia walked into the bedroom one night and found the girls like this on the floor. hashtag plumtuckeredout.