Cat Nap

Freckles loves to sit on laps...usually mine. She knows the routine at night and can't wait for me to sit down so she can make herself at home.  If we're taking too long she'll let me know by following and meowing at me. 

This was obviously a long day.  Ridiculous...

Kid Pics

Julia showing off her her first published story (written and illustrated by), Jonathan on his way to a play date with his buddies Sawyer and Aaron, Jonathan scaling the wall at City Rock indoor climbing center.

Bronco Buddies

Super Sunday!  Getting ready for the big game...  Go Broncos!

Buddy-Wan Kenobi

Sledding in Frisco

Tubing in Frisco

While Michele was in town we all decided to drive a couple hours north near Breckenridge to do a little tubing and sledding in the mountains. We made reservations for an hour and used every minute of it. We took turns going down 4 at once, with just the kids one at time, and with others. The kids loved it and so did the adults.  Afterwards we had another round of fun at their free sledding hill. We brought two plastic sleds with us but only returned with one in working condition thanks to the jump in the middle of the hill. Julia loved going off the jump with me (I had to put my hands and feet down for the landing, otherwise it hurt), and Jonathan won the gold medal for longest distance. He is so light and has such a low center of gravity that he shot all the way down the hill every time (much to the enjoyment of all the adults around). We loved it and reminded me how fun the winter can be around here.

Christmas Photos

I didn't take very many this year, but good things come in small packages.

Julia's Christmas Concert

Jules was a French Elf...hence the beret.  She did a great job!  She had two lines in front of the entire audience and nailed both of them!

Sky Zone Jump Party

On Sunday, the next day after we opened family presents, we all headed for Julia's real birthday party at Sky Zone. Several months ago we discovered this place.  The kids loved it so much that Julia wanted to have her birthday party there.  Some neighbors, new and old, and some school friends were invited to Julia's party.  We all had a bunch of fun...even the parents and grandparents!

Julia's 8th Birthday

Eight years old already.  Talk about a growing up fast. On Saturday we celebrated Julia's birthday with family. In the morning she and Jonathan had a small tea party at Grandpa and Grandma's house.  Afterwards, Aunt Michelle treated Julia to her first manicure and pedicure at the salon. Jules chose purple nails with flower designs - it's visible in some of these pictures.

In the afternoon all of the family in town came over to open family presents. Julia made out with a lot of American Girl/Our Generation things, a new, bigger bike, and chocolate cupcakes.  Some of these pictures turned out amazing...so cute/sweet and showing her without the front tooth (her first) she lost the night before.  We're very blessed to have such an amazingly wonderful girl as our daughter.  We love you Jules and are so thankful for you.