Rocky Mountain High.....

Because driving over 1400 miles in 10 days is just too easy....that's right...it's for the birds! This time we were driving about the same distance, but all within a 4 day time span...yeah we are nuts!


So after we recovered from our Iowa road trip, it was time to load up the truck again. Aunt Amy joined us again this time (she's a trooper!) and we were ready! We had our snacks, our pillows, our movies, and we were set! This time we were headed to Colorado Springs, Colorado for my cousin, Indy's wedding. We got up around 5:30, fed Trace and we were off! The ride wasn't too bad, at least it was new scenery! We made it in about 11 or 12 hours, not bad for having to stop and feed the baby every 3 hours! We met up with a lot of family in Colorado, all excited for the wedding! Trinity loved the hotel, of course...it had a pool and it had "alligators" (most people call them elevators...but in Trinity's world she called them alligators!). The rehearsal dinner was a blast! There was singing, singing, and more singing and then some dancing! There was talent everywhere!
The wedding was beautiful! Indy and Cassie are blessed with so many people that love them and support them! Trace was a hit in his "tie" that Aunt Amy made him and Trinity fell in love with Cassie, the bride, whom she referred to as the Princess. It was so cute! Cassie came and danced with Trinity at the reception and Trinity's eyes lit up...she was dancing with "The Princess!". Although it was a long drive and a quick trip, it was well worth it and we had a great time!

Food:$

Gas: $$

Hotel: $$$

Two 12 hour road trips with the fam and Aunt Amy within a 3 week time span: Priceless!

Trinity and Mommy after the wedding!

We can't wait to officially call Becky our "sister!"

I must say...a good lookin' bunch!

I am truly blessed!

Trinity and her Aunt Amy...she loves that girl so much!

From the moment she heard the music at the rehearsal, Trinity was dancing. She liked to hang with her cousin (or I guess technically 2nd cousin) Makayla.

Look momma, that guy can sing!

Bubba and his bride-to-be Becky...they are so cute!

After 9 years...we still lookin' good! :-)

Summer Travlin'

We have definately had quite the adventureous summer this year. We didn't let a two year old and a two month old stop us from getting to where we needed to go! In June we drove to Iowa to visit my family and to welcome Ashley and Joe home from the Peace Corp. It was awesome! It was incredilbe to finally see Ashley and Joe in real life and not on a "Skype Screen" But in all honesty, once we saw them and hugged them...it was as if they had never left. I guess that is the greatness of family...even oceans apart you can still be closer than ever. Aunt Amy conquered the open roads with us, so we had quite the journey, all 5 of us in Clint's Truck. Nope...I didn't stutter....all FIVE of us in CLINT'S TRUCK. Open roads here we come!

Grapevine, Texas to Sioux City, Iowa: approx 770 miles!!

Amy will kill me for posting this pic, but I love it. Not because she is sleeping, but I think it captures the exhaustion of riding in a car of 12 hours! Love you Spamy!

Trinity fell in love with her Aunts in Sioux City. It was so fun for me to share my little princess with my sisters! Trinity doesn't know how blessed she is!


Ashley was in heaven....a baby to snuggle! And Trace wasn't too bad off either!

Trace was not lacking in the snuggle department from anyone, but especially from Grandma!

While we were in Sioux City, Trinity got her first pedicure! It was so fun! She loved it and I have actually never seen that girl sit still for so long!

The fam....being lively!

Whenever we are home, we always have to make a few visits to my Uncle's pool. The big joke is that I have to go home to Iowa every summer to get my tan....it's sad, but it's the truth!

Trinity got to play with my cousin's little boys Brady and Colton. They were so sweet to her.

Another thing that has to happen when we make our "yearly trek home" is we have to eat at certain local places. The first night home we had Jerry's Pizza. My uncle made a vow a few months before Ash and Joe came home not to eat Jerrys' Pizza (which is usually a weekly event) until Ash and Joe were back in Sioux City...this was the victory slice!

While we were home we drove to my dad's for a few days in Okoboji, Iowa. Trinity had a blast being by the lake and it was definately evident that she is her "daddy's little daredevel girl!" She loved the jet ski! She wanted to go faster and faster!

Playin' on the beach!

Uncle Joe and Aunt Amy hanging out on the sand!

Aunt Ashley was lovin' the time she got to spend with her neice and nephew!

Boat Ride!

Once again..Trinity loved going fast!

Grandma Lila Mae and Grandpa Jack came up to Okoboji to see our munchkins and it was so fun to see them!

Daddy was tired after all of the driving! What a good daddy!

We were sleepy, so we let Trinity drive for a while.......haha!

oh road trip....here we come!

...and then there were FOUR!

yes..I said four. I know it's been a while since my last blog..don't worry my family reminds me very often of how they are sick of seeing the pics of the mickey mouse snow man when they come to the blog! So I thought I would try to post before more time passes.

Quite a bit has happened in the Wright house since the Mickey Mouse snowman has melted. Let's see, Clint has been super busy with work, Aubrey finished out the year as a curriculum specialist with the school district, Trinity is in the midst of her terrible twos for sure...oh yeah..and we had a baby!

Trace James Wright joined us on April 22, 2010 at 11:49pm. He weighed 8lbs 8oz and 20.5 in long. He was already a big boy from the start! It has been a whirlwind ever since! Maybe that is why I haven't posted in so long! :-) Trace has been awesome! The first 2 months or so were pretty crazy, I will admit. No one could have prepared me for the craziness and exhaustion of adding baby #2 to your family. It turned our world upside down, but in the best way possible. It took a lot of teamwork, adjusting and just plain love, but the Wright family couldn't be happier! Someone told me that once that your first baby changes you and your second baby changes your life and I could not agree more!

Trinity has been the best big sister! She really loves her little brother, "Baby Trace", so much. She really grew up so much the moment we came home from the hosipital....she has become such a "big girl." It's seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital...it really does go so fast.

Trace is already 3 months old and has done so much! He took a road trip to Iowa in June to meet all of our family and to finally see Aunt Ashley and Uncle Joe! They have returned to from Mali, Africa after thier 2 year commitment to the Peace Corp. and we are SO excited to have them home. When they left Trinity was about 6 months and Trace wasn't even a thought yet....well maybe a thought, but that is it! :-) After our Iowa road trip, about 2 weeks later we got in the truck again and drove to Colorado for my cousin's wedding where we had a blast with family! So Trace and Trinity have had quite the travelin' summer and it's not over yet! We will be headed to Arizona in August for my brother's wedding, however this time we have opted for the plane ride...not sure if we could handle 20+ hours in the car for that one!

I have been home with both of the kids since April when Trace was born and it's been the greatest blessing ever! Being home with the kids for 4 months has just been incredible! We have watched movies, gone to the park, played at bounce houses, gone to the zoo, made play-dates, baked cookies, and so much more....being a momma has definately been the craziest journey I have been on yet, but the absolute best journey I have ever begun! I am incredibly blessed with such an incredible husband and daddy and two incredible kiddos. God is definately good!

Our new famliy of 4. Trace was not even 24 hours old yet.

Life doesn't get any better than this.

Our new little man!

This was taken about 4-5 hours before Trace arrived. Trinity was so excited to meet her little brother.

3 days old. Precious.

I love this picture so much! Trace's nursery colors were based off an old sock monkey, so this was the most perfect picture to hang in his room!

At 10 days old, Clint's Aunt Bev came to do a newborn shoot with Trace and it was awesome! The following black and white pics are from that day, and she did an incredible job..as always!

What a sleeping angel.

Even at 10 days old Trace's personally was showing through. He is the happiest baby I have ever been around. He is always smiling, laughing and is really laid back.

Oh..you just want to kiss him!

Coming home from the hospital was quite a change. But Trinity handled it beautifully. She has taken on the role of "Big Sister" like a champ!

My new little prince!

He looks so much like Clint's baby pics, it's almost creepy!

There is my happy man!

On our Colorado trip, Aunt Amy made this litte outfit for Trace for my cousin's wedding...it was adorable and a huge hit!