Day in Denver~

We found fun things to do in Denver for the day.

 First order of business was Tyler learning how to make

the traditional Engstrom Swedish pancakes.  He got to break 

in his new pan especially for making Swedish pancakes.

 Jim giving instructions.

 Turned out pretty good!

 Nothing like a Swedish Pancake breakfast to start the day.
Mmmm, mmmmm!

 Jumping on the tramp after breakfast had no

negative consequences for Bryce and Cody.

 We went into Denver and we passed a construction

site where someone crocheted flowers along the fence.

 So cute!

 A view of the Platte River.

 Denver Colorado State Capitol

 We are sitting on the capital's step that
puts us exactly a mile above sea level.

 We walked along the 16th street mall to see the sights.

 Chess players.

 We then headed North to Longmont to

eat at Dad's favorite rib place.

Bryce ordered a half rib size.

 Chandra and Tyler 

 Cody ordered a full rib stack...

....and polished it off pretty well.

We ended our great family day swimming,

attending another wedding reception then

relaxing in front of a movie.

I love my family, including my missionary 

Elder Engstrom!!!

Kaiser Colorado Wedding Reception~

We enjoyed a lovely evening at 

Andre and Michelle Kaiser's Wedding Reception

in Colorodo.

 Bryce and Jessie

 Cody and company

 The receiving line.

 We had gorgeous views of the sunset.

 Grandpa and Bryce

Some of the Chandler Clan

Breakfast, Bugs and Boulder~

It's the weekend!!!

With Bryce coming in town and bringing Jessie

with him we were looking forward to some 

fun activities together as a family.

 While Jim went into work and Bryce to a job interview

the rest of us enjoyed Chandra's delicious french toast.

 Bryce returned from his interview with a "friend."

After being in the house for 5 minutes or so Cody

noticed "something" on the back of Bryce's jacket.

As he turned around we gasped (the girls gasped)

to see a Praying Mantis hitching a ride!

 We had a hard time getting rid of the thing!

 For lunch we headed off to Boulder to eat at Bryce's

favorite burrito place "Illegal Pete's."

 Mexican Food is one of Tyler's favorite meals.

He did pretty good getting 3 burritos in one week!

 The "connoisseur" of pocket knives 

found his favorite store in Boulder!

 Pocket Knife choices were endless in this shop!

 Pearl Street walking mall in Boulder.

 Cody got so hot walking along Boulder Creek he 

decided a plunge from the rope swing was necessaray.

 An easy flip.

 Some fun little cascades.

Dad had been at the KBCO radio stations survey

meeting critiquing music.  We met up with him to

hear the closing band playing their music.

The "Papa Burger"~

We had to take Tyler to the infamous Jim's Burger Haven 

for him to believe the size of their burgers.

 Tyler was duly impressed with his "Papa Burger."

 Chandra and I stuck with more reasonable sized burgers.

Tyler's favorite food stop so far during 

his trip to Colorado!

Another Great Day At Home~

Besides a yummy lunch at Kokoro's and baking

chocolate chip cookies we ended our day having an

enjoyable meal and visit with our ward missionaries.

 They send their greetings to Elder Engstrom and show

 him the good home cooking they are enjoying for him. ;-)

 Chandra, Tyler, and Jim all had a go on the trampoline.

Looks like they still got a few tricks in them.

 Tyler's even throwing some fancy flips!

Jim can still swival those hips!

Fore!~

It's been a long while since Jim, Cody and Tyler

have been hitting golf balls.

 Some good form here! ;-)

 Yana, Chandra and I enjoyed the view.

Cute couple!

Bring It On!~

With Tyler and Chandra here for the week 

the cribbage board will be out often.

  They love playing, and are really good, 

even though much of the time we beat them.  

Too bad Grandpa Engstrom isn't around 

to get a game or two in with them.

First game night Jim and Coreen won...a few rounds,
but it was always close!!!

Sunday-"Looking Forward"~

It was a good Sunday at home.

The best part was having Chandra and Tyler

arrive from Utah the night before and having 

them home with us all week!!!!  YEAH!!!!

There were some other good things about our day.

 Cody looked forward to the watermelon.

 The family looked forward to the Sunday meal.

 We all looked forward to dessert and sharing it

 with the Reichman's.

Kendra looked forward to the help with the

sachet bags for the wedding reception.