My age.....

Friday, November 11, 2011

Veteran's Day

Thank you to all our veterans and active military. I appreciate the freedoms you give me.


I especially am proud of my D and Great-uncle D, pictured below in 1989 when D just finished Navy boot camp. And my P who served in the Army National Guard.And my Uncle W currently serving as a Marine.
Love you all. Thanks for your service to God and country!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Sledding fun

We still had snow on the ground from our two recent storms, so C and I took M out sledding. It was C's first time. She did pretty well until her gloves got wet and her hands started getting cold. It was a long walk back home with 2 cold girls!!M went down with C and I a few times first to get us used to the thrill of the hill.
My first ride down all by myself.

C's turn.

Halloween

C and I got to dress up for Halloween 3 times this year. Friday I went with C to her babysitter's house who was celebrating early for her kids who wouldn't be there Monday. We went as the Minnie Mouse twins--pink and red.Then on Saturday we went to Aunt J's house to have a Halloween scavenger hunt. I dressed as Daisy Duck and C was Tinker Bell.
Even M&D dressed up for Aunt J's party. M was a hippie and D was a superhero. Which one you ask?Underwear man!!!!
M&DOn Monday at school we went trick-or-treating to all the different departments. I was pretty excited to come to M's office with all my friends.

One of my best friends and myself waiting for the rest of the classmates to catch up so we could continue treat-or-treating. I'm not sure how a cat and a mouse became friends but we did!!!!
That evening D started taking C and I out in the neighborhood. C tuckered out about half way around so we came home so M could take me the rest of the way.
We have some trusting neighbors!

Room arranging

Last Saturday, M&D decided we needed more room in our playroom. So the room re-arranging began. The plan was to move the guest bed in the playroom up into my room in preparation for when C moves out of the crib in a few months.
My room before the change.
The playroom with the bed moved out, but nothing else moved yet.
My old bed moved to the other side of the room. This is where C will sleep when she is ready to get out of the crib. I got the new high bed!
Helping D put the frame together.Finished room!I was so excited to sleep in my new bed that night.All my stuffed animals are now in the playroom on the bean bag. and we have storage bins for all the categories of toys--dolls, stuffed animals, kitchen/house, dollhouse and misc. toys. Hopefully we keep it clean!!We also have a big open space in the middle of the room. Enough for train tracks or....
the new tent D found in the storage room that M forgot to put out for us this summer!

Beards.....

Who has the best beard?
C's blue frosting?
My little goatee?
Or D's?
I asked D the other day why he didn't have hair on his face, so he decided that he would grow it until I told him to stop. I think M and D are both getting tired of it, but as of yesterday I told D he couldn't shave yet!!!!

Friday, October 28, 2011

My second name....

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.

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.


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.


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!