On Monday I start back at work. I'm so sad. I am so happy being home and raising my boys. I am grateful to have a job that allows me to work part time but still, it's a bummer.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Big Boy!
Noah had a doctors appointment last Thursday and weighed 13lbs 14oz. I swear if you weighed him today he would be 23 lbs...okay mild exaggeration but he had a major growth spurt. While Ryan napped the other day Noah just sat and watched Oprah with me. I think he liked it. (Notice the pants don't fit)
On Monday I start back at work. I'm so sad. I am so happy being home and raising my boys. I am grateful to have a job that allows me to work part time but still, it's a bummer.
On Monday I start back at work. I'm so sad. I am so happy being home and raising my boys. I am grateful to have a job that allows me to work part time but still, it's a bummer.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ryan's 2nd Birthday Party
On Saturday we celebrated Ryan's birthday. Here are some pictures
I made some cupcakes instead of a cake this year
The kids got to play in the water
Ryan was drinking the water, YUCK!
the birthday boy
Couldn't get the candle to light so we faked the pose
Cousins
All in all it was a fun day. Here's to another year!
I made some cupcakes instead of a cake this year
The kids got to play in the water
Ryan was drinking the water, YUCK!
the birthday boy
Couldn't get the candle to light so we faked the pose
Cousins
All in all it was a fun day. Here's to another year!
Colorado: The Conclusion
To conclude our last night in Colorado Tim made us some awesome shrimp tacos and we ate dinner on the brand new dinner table (very nice!).
After dinner Ryan and Andrew made some cookies,from already made dough. They got to decorate them with sprinkles.
Then we put the boys in their new matching pajamas and took some pictures
Andrew has a bug house that was in the kitchen all week. Adam thought it would be a good idea to put a cricket in it. Yep, you guessed it.... chirping all night long! Best part about leaving Colorado is leaving that cricket behind!
Then is was time to "Blastoff" our way home... Mission Completion!
Ryan was great on the plane ride home but trust me, the pacifier was needed! =)
After dinner Ryan and Andrew made some cookies,from already made dough. They got to decorate them with sprinkles.
Then we put the boys in their new matching pajamas and took some pictures
Andrew has a bug house that was in the kitchen all week. Adam thought it would be a good idea to put a cricket in it. Yep, you guessed it.... chirping all night long! Best part about leaving Colorado is leaving that cricket behind!
Then is was time to "Blastoff" our way home... Mission Completion!
Ryan was great on the plane ride home but trust me, the pacifier was needed! =)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Colorado: Estes Park
We had a great time for our last two full days in Colorado. We Started Saturday morning off with Andrews very first soccer game. The kids seemed to add a little football skills to the game but that just made it more interesting.
Ryan even got in on the action (to Tim's dismay)
Then we headed into the car (well, after we pack all the cloths and food, fed all the kids, and packed the cars) and went to Estes Park, a town at the entrance of Rockey Mountain National Park. On the way to our cabin we saw some Elk off to the side of the road... very cool.
We stayed at the Estes Park Condos and I highly recommend them. The cabin was beautiful. Two bedroom, two stories, with a jacuzzi tub and a full kitchen. Gas grills on the deck along with a hot tub all next to a river. BEAUTIFUL!
First thing we did once we got settled was go fishing. It was fun watching father/son pair sharing a typical father/son activity for the first time. And no we did not see one fish in the river but who cares!
Noah is too young for fishing but he was taking notes
Then it was time to cook up some dinner. Thanks to Chef Adam.
Ryan would not leave Tim's beer alone because he though it was juice. Tim decided to let Ryan have a sip so he can realize it was yucky beer. Well, let's just say we are going to have to keep Ryan close in high school...he loved the beer. Needless to say Tim's plan backfired on him. Now, why Amy then went on to give sips to Andrew and Joshua you have to ask her, I have no clue!
Kids went to bed and time for adults to play a bit. Anyone want microwaved smores?
Late night!
Adam & Amy took the kids and went back to their cabin. Tim and I decided to go for a dip in the hot tub on the deck. Once in I realized we couldn't hear Noah so Tim went to go feed him while I relaxed in the hot tub. It was all fun until I came face to face with a raccoon! Of course it's pitch black out (thanks a lot Tim) All I can think to myself is please don't let raccoons swim! I ran out of the tub and inside as fast as I could. Tim convinced me to go back out but then we hears a loud noise and that was it for our hot tub evening! Wildlife was WAY to close for me!
On Sunday, we decided to worship with God's beauty. We went into Rocky Mountain National Park and went "Hiking" around bear lake. Unfortunately for Andrew we all had to cram into the car (I know by now you are wanting to call CPS...please don't!)
Bear lake is a short 1/2 mile walk but trust me when I tell you that was perfect for that day. By the time we got there the kids were a little crabby (well, Noah and Andrew) The lake was just beautiful! God is GOOD! Best of all, I didn't see one raccoon at the lake!
The squirrel doing an army crawl at his lakeside home
After the lake we came back to check out of the cabin and went into town
Ryan and Andrew
Then we went into town to walk around a bit. Seems Ryan was the only kid that stayed awake for downtown (Joshua not pictured)
Like I said we all had a great time and hopefully we will be back there again soon.
Ryan even got in on the action (to Tim's dismay)
Then we headed into the car (well, after we pack all the cloths and food, fed all the kids, and packed the cars) and went to Estes Park, a town at the entrance of Rockey Mountain National Park. On the way to our cabin we saw some Elk off to the side of the road... very cool.
We stayed at the Estes Park Condos and I highly recommend them. The cabin was beautiful. Two bedroom, two stories, with a jacuzzi tub and a full kitchen. Gas grills on the deck along with a hot tub all next to a river. BEAUTIFUL!
First thing we did once we got settled was go fishing. It was fun watching father/son pair sharing a typical father/son activity for the first time. And no we did not see one fish in the river but who cares!
Noah is too young for fishing but he was taking notes
Then it was time to cook up some dinner. Thanks to Chef Adam.
Ryan would not leave Tim's beer alone because he though it was juice. Tim decided to let Ryan have a sip so he can realize it was yucky beer. Well, let's just say we are going to have to keep Ryan close in high school...he loved the beer. Needless to say Tim's plan backfired on him. Now, why Amy then went on to give sips to Andrew and Joshua you have to ask her, I have no clue!
Kids went to bed and time for adults to play a bit. Anyone want microwaved smores?
Late night!
Adam & Amy took the kids and went back to their cabin. Tim and I decided to go for a dip in the hot tub on the deck. Once in I realized we couldn't hear Noah so Tim went to go feed him while I relaxed in the hot tub. It was all fun until I came face to face with a raccoon! Of course it's pitch black out (thanks a lot Tim) All I can think to myself is please don't let raccoons swim! I ran out of the tub and inside as fast as I could. Tim convinced me to go back out but then we hears a loud noise and that was it for our hot tub evening! Wildlife was WAY to close for me!
On Sunday, we decided to worship with God's beauty. We went into Rocky Mountain National Park and went "Hiking" around bear lake. Unfortunately for Andrew we all had to cram into the car (I know by now you are wanting to call CPS...please don't!)
Bear lake is a short 1/2 mile walk but trust me when I tell you that was perfect for that day. By the time we got there the kids were a little crabby (well, Noah and Andrew) The lake was just beautiful! God is GOOD! Best of all, I didn't see one raccoon at the lake!
The squirrel doing an army crawl at his lakeside home
After the lake we came back to check out of the cabin and went into town
Ryan and Andrew
Then we went into town to walk around a bit. Seems Ryan was the only kid that stayed awake for downtown (Joshua not pictured)
Like I said we all had a great time and hopefully we will be back there again soon.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Colorado: Day 5-7
On Wed. we went to the children's museum. We had a great time. The kids loved it there. They got to dress up and explore the fire truck
Then we went outside to feed the cows. I guess this was something new at the museum and there were guys from the newspaper there taking pictures. Congrats to Amy and Joshua who found themselves in the Denver Post (well, at least Adams HR coworker that found them in the paper!)
Ryan got to be a construction worker for the day (well, about 15min)
Noah woke up!
You mean you've never seen a grocery shopping bunny?!
As you can see museum was a blast. We should have stopped there but we pushed it and went to lunch and REI. Needless to say we were too busy chasing kids and mending Ryan's split lip. I told you, we pushed it!
Thursday was a down day kinda. Mine and Amy's shopping trip was pretty much a bust but Tim and Ryan went to two breweries that day. I guess we are starting Ryan early. (if you think I'm kidding, wait until the next post!)
Friday we were going to have an awesome outdoors day in Boulder. We were going to go to the waterfall and then along the path with trout and playgrounds...well of course this was day 1 of rain! =( here is an adorable picture of Noah though
Next post will be Colorado Rockie Mountains. Fun stuff. Till then...
Then we went outside to feed the cows. I guess this was something new at the museum and there were guys from the newspaper there taking pictures. Congrats to Amy and Joshua who found themselves in the Denver Post (well, at least Adams HR coworker that found them in the paper!)
Ryan got to be a construction worker for the day (well, about 15min)
Noah woke up!
You mean you've never seen a grocery shopping bunny?!
As you can see museum was a blast. We should have stopped there but we pushed it and went to lunch and REI. Needless to say we were too busy chasing kids and mending Ryan's split lip. I told you, we pushed it!
Thursday was a down day kinda. Mine and Amy's shopping trip was pretty much a bust but Tim and Ryan went to two breweries that day. I guess we are starting Ryan early. (if you think I'm kidding, wait until the next post!)
Friday we were going to have an awesome outdoors day in Boulder. We were going to go to the waterfall and then along the path with trout and playgrounds...well of course this was day 1 of rain! =( here is an adorable picture of Noah though
Next post will be Colorado Rockie Mountains. Fun stuff. Till then...
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