Family & Friends

What is more important than family and friends? We will cherish the moments we shared with each one of you. We miss everyone already and we cannot wait till the next time we see you. My mom and brother.Grandpa Roger, Hayden and Ian (with a goose egg)Grandma, Hayden and IanFrom left; Ian, Ryan Jr., Ashley, Hayden, and Vance.From left; Aunt Debbie, mom and Aunt Sue.Our cousins Lacey and CaleyUncle Miquel and cousin DanielleCousins Christian and JadeCousin SageSpending the day with Nana Rosemary.Visiting with Papa Chris.I am so thankful that I was able to see one of my oldest friends, Shan.Our kids became friends very quickly. From left; Hayden, Garrett, Ian, Tommy, and James.

Flight 229

We went back to California to visit our family and friends. This is our fourth trip back to California since we moved to Colorado. It only takes 2 and 1/2 hours. Hayden and Ian love flying on the airplane. Hayden wanted to see the cockpit and meet the pilot. He was all smiles and loved every minute of it.

Monterey, California

During our trip to California, we went to Monterey and Carmel for a couple of days. The boys loved the Monterey Bay Aquarium with the new Sea Horse exhibit. We had fun playing on the beach and walking down Cannery Row. We had a great couple of days except when Ian dove off the hotel bed and hit his head on the nightstand. He had a bump (size of a golf ball) for nearly 3 days. He is fine, but he sure gave us a scare.The tempature was about 62 one day and 67 degrees the other day.We had fun spending the day at the Aquarium.Here is Hayden playing in the play area dressed up like a fish. Hayden was looking for seals. We loved the popcorn shrimp and bucket o' fries.Sailboats at Fisherman's Warf.

Hayden's 6th Birthday

Hayden turned six on July 6th. He is such a big boy now. We celebrated Hayden's birthday first with his friends with a pool party at our rec center. We had a Star Wars birthday with a pull-apart cupcake cake. We played a game "Help Restore Order to the Galaxy!". Hayden loved counting all the points and giving the winning team their prizes. We then went to California and Hayden had a birthday party at Nana's house. Nana had a Star Wars pull-apart cupcake cake too. Hayden loved playing with his cousins. And finally, we went to Grandma's house and Hayden had more birthday cake and had a great time playing with waterguns. Thanks to everyone who spent time with Hayden on his birthday. You made this year very special for him. This year cannot be beat!


Birthday Party at Grandma's house. Hayden loves his Star Wars movies.

Birthday Party at Nana's house. Hayden loved seeing all of the DaCosta kids (except Devin and Danielle- we miss you both).Left to right; Christian, Hayden, Nana, Ian, Sage, and Jade.Hayden loved playing football with his cousin Christian.Cousin Sage does silly faces.Hayden and Ian decided to do some too.


We gave Hayden his first party with his friends at the rec center pool. He loved it!