M is so proud of me. I have learned to spell my second name (as I call it). It does take a little dicephering, but it's a good start for a preschooler.
My age.....
Friday, October 28, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Fall ATV riding
Last weekend we went to the "other side" to enjoy a little fall ATV riding. P, Uncle L & Aunt J, A and E&P came with us also. So in all we had 16 people and 7 ATV's. Since the drive was longer, we stayed in a cabin at the Y rather than having to bring our campers.
The view from the deck of our cabin. Looking east towards RMNP and the continental divide. 
The deck was smooth and large enough for us to ride our bikes on.
C and I even found the one snow patch leftover from the snow the week before.
The view from the deck of our cabin. Looking east towards RMNP and the continental divide. The deck was smooth and large enough for us to ride our bikes on.
C and I even found the one snow patch leftover from the snow the week before.
Hanging out in the cabin, enjoying the free time and company.
Our big adventure was C locking herself in the bedroom. She had gloves on, so she couldn't turn the knob to unlock the door. So P came to the rescue.
The moon coming up over the mountains. 
Enjoying some quality time with P after our adventures at the swimming pool.
Saturday morning we got up and got ready to ride. We rode all morning and then stopped for lunch just off the trail in a small meadow.
M enjoyed the trails through the trees, with the fallen aspen leaves on the path. So different from the roads we usually ride all summer. It was an amazing time, even though M&I had a close call with a bridge. All turned out alright, even though M was a little shook up and I warned her to slow down as we crossed the next 3 bridges.
Our big adventure was C locking herself in the bedroom. She had gloves on, so she couldn't turn the knob to unlock the door. So P came to the rescue.
The moon coming up over the mountains. 
Enjoying some quality time with P after our adventures at the swimming pool.
Saturday morning we got up and got ready to ride. We rode all morning and then stopped for lunch just off the trail in a small meadow.
M enjoyed the trails through the trees, with the fallen aspen leaves on the path. So different from the roads we usually ride all summer. It was an amazing time, even though M&I had a close call with a bridge. All turned out alright, even though M was a little shook up and I warned her to slow down as we crossed the next 3 bridges.
After lunch, C and I were getting tired of riding, so we took the rest of the girls back to the cabin and showed them how to play mini golf.
I think everyone had a fun time, enjoying the beautiful weather, the beautiful trails and the beautiful cabin. 
My goal this summer was to learn to ride my bike. The porch had a lot of room to ride around and around. Look how good I've gotten in just a few short months!
Fall Craziness
Every now and then you just need to go a little crazy......
Decorating a gord for fall.
Rock star or is it hip-hop?!
D spoiled us with a new book that came with some fun toys. If you listen closely you can hear C playing with her trains, "Chugga, chugga, choo-choo!"What is more fun and crazy than bubble wrap?
Hope you all enjoy the craziness of life.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Taking time to play
G came out in September, to be here for eomotional and spiritual support to M and the rest of us. While he was here and after the goodbyes were said, we took some time to play and enjoy God's creation in Colorado. M had a memorial service to attend at the Y for a former co-worker, so while we waited for M, C and I took G to play minuature golf.
Then we walked around the grounds patiently waiting for M.
We then headed into RMNP for a picnic lunch. 
We even had some visitors while eating. About 3 ducks decided to see what was so inviting at our picnic bench. One even got brave enough (after getting a taste of dropped chips) to swipe at my sandwich sitting on the bench. M spent the rest of the lunch scaring the ducks away while C and I tried to eat in peace. However, after lunch when they were back in the water, C and I enjoyed watching them!
After lunch we took the short hike around Sprague Lake, enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery.
Trying to convince C that rock climbing is fun....I don't think I achieved my goal!
Thanks G for coming out to spend a few days with us. We love you!
Then we walked around the grounds patiently waiting for M.We then headed into RMNP for a picnic lunch. 
We even had some visitors while eating. About 3 ducks decided to see what was so inviting at our picnic bench. One even got brave enough (after getting a taste of dropped chips) to swipe at my sandwich sitting on the bench. M spent the rest of the lunch scaring the ducks away while C and I tried to eat in peace. However, after lunch when they were back in the water, C and I enjoyed watching them!
After lunch we took the short hike around Sprague Lake, enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery.
Trying to convince C that rock climbing is fun....I don't think I achieved my goal!
Thanks G for coming out to spend a few days with us. We love you!
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