Cozzens Clan: I'm getting punchy....

Phew, now I remember why it's a good idea to update your blog all the time, rather than as a marathon...

My new good friend and I have bonded over having twins that are just a few months apart in age. It has been fun to play together-I'm trying not to scare her by showing her what a future with boys is like!

The babies LOVE to look at books and read with me. Lately they have not been happy about sharing me, so that's been interesting

Tiernan took his very first swim lessons all by himself. I thought it was going to end (begin?) in tears because in general he does not like to try new things. Even going to Sunday School is traumatic every week. Every freaking week. But apparently swimming is much more fun and he jumped right in and really seemed to love it. As you can tell by his oh-so-amused face.

Seriously is there anything cuter than a baby or two in the tub? Maybe babies sleeping...or laughing...or, or or....

One of our favorite go-to too hot or too cold weather activities is building blanket forts. Since our living room is too crowded, we improvise and use the dining table. Zane absolutely LOVES his big brothers. He and Jaxson are so different personality-wise. Zane always wants to be in the middle of things, and Jaxson is usually content to play by himself. I don't blame Jaxson for wanting a little peace and quiet around here!

Tiernan was telling the babies stories. So cute

"Fishing" in the pond at the park

The best outdoor toy EVER is a bubble machine. Seriously if you haven't purchased one, do it. NOW. It will entertain the kids forever. And yes, you will be annoyed that they spill the bubble solution all over two seconds after you just filled it....but it's worth it for the few seconds quiet inside the house.

Shifting gears (literally, har, har).....

Ethan and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary back in May. And with building the house (or at least the potential to build a house) we figured we shouldn't spend our pennies on a big expensive trip. Also, we weren't convinced any of the relatives would take all four on for more than overnight! Soooooo we spent two whole days and one night in Ouray. Ohmygoodness, it is BEEautiful up there this time of year. It was perfect weather-upper seventies the whole time and partly cloudy. Perfecto. We had a local girl ask us if it was "as hot in Fort Collins as it is here." It took everything I had in me to not laugh out loud at her. This is hot to you??

My mom and dad (and sister too!) were gracious and babysat the boys. What wimps. I do this everyday by myself. Just kidding folks, I love you! You are amazing for taking the crazy on.

The bottom of Box Canyon waterfalls

Selfie at the top of the Canyon-Ouray is in the background

I must love love love this man because I spent my first time away from all four boys overnight mostly off roading. It was Ethan's dream to go four wheeling. Shhhhh don't tell him but I had a really fun time. BUT I was so thankful that most of the time I was on the "mountain" side, because I probably would've been shrieking in terror and that wouldn't have been fun for anyone. We had to rent a Jeep to get up the mountains-but texted my parents that we took their Highlander up the hill. Somehow they didn't believe us-dangit I forget they are from Montrose and know all about Ouray....

Apparently Imogene Pass is a big deal?

The view from the top was AHHHHHmazing. I wish we knew exactly what we were looking at in the background-like how far away we could see.

Oh my gosh, I live in Colorado and I was totally winded hiking around up there. I didn't think it'd affect me that much. But also, I'm in terrible shape. I'm sure that has nothing to do with it.