Random Stuff

I have some random pictures to post from this summer.

First up, Spray Park :)
Several time is summer we went over to the Southlands mall and playing in the spray park. Grant loved running through the water. Leah well she just sat by me. She didn't get it.

We also spent many summer days at the pool, sadly I have not pictures of that. Grant took some swimming lessons this summer and is doing quite well. He even was able to go down the slide by himself (with help from his noodle). Leah loved swimming as well. She wanted me to swim her around the deep end all day, not very relaxing for me.

I found this cute picture of Leah from last month.

More to come...I ran out of time :)

Grant's a first grader!

Grant started first grade today! I think he was nervous. He woke up last night complaining that his legs hurt and he needed the heating pad. Then this morning he was up 20 minutes early (so was I). He choose to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. This year instead of going out and getting his school supplies I just bought them for the school...best idea ever! So he didn't even have to take anything, other than his lunch, to school today. Leah and I got dressed and walked Grant to the bus stop. We were just a bit early, remember he woke up early. He wanted to be the first in line...he was 3rd. I love the bus. I hate that I have to get up earlier to get him on the bus but I love that I can just send him out the door. He loves the bus too. I asked him if he wanted me to drive him today he said "NO"! Leah was sad that she didn't get to go on the bus with him :(

He came home talking about all the friends he saw and that he made new friends. He said 1st grade is so easy, "we didn't have to do math or reading or anything"! I was afraid to tell him that I am sure they will be doing all of those things soon enough.

His school has 7 first grade classes!! All the other grades have 4-5 classes!! The school is about 150-200 students over average (not at max, just full). Next year they are opening a new school closer to us. We assume that he will transfer to that school. We find out for sure in the fall. I hope so because the new school will be just about a mile away. Right now it takes like 7-10 minutes to get to school. It is win win for me because he should still be able to ride the bus, but we will not have to wake up quite so early.

Now if I can only get myself to sleep earlier so I am not so grumpy in the morning.

(today)

(last year)

Cheyenne Frontier Days 2009

While living in Cheyenne (many years ago) I never thought I would actually go to Cheyenne for Frontier Days. When living there I wanted to leave during that time because it gets so crazy! Over the past few years we have ended up going (against my better judgment). Kevin has some friends that only coming in to town during that time so off to Cheyenne we go to see them.

Read all about last years adventures here.

We started off our fun this year by going to the mall to play at the playland (yea it is not very fun or special). Then we met up with his friends for some Mexican dinner. Then off to the Melodrama for a fun night (this really was fun). Thanks to Kevin's uncle Terry we didn't even have to bring the kids (that always makes things fun). Kevin's sister-in-law, Cathie, was the director so she got us so great seats front and center. Kevin was picked on, hee hee. He was called out as a trouble maker and shot. He was finally returned at the end of the last act. He had to go on stage. He didn't think it was very fun. After we picked up the kids and chatted a bit it was off to bed for the night.

Bright and early the night morning we went to the parade. Thanks to Leah waking up at 4am, then 6am, it was not hard to be there by 8:30 to get a good seat in the shade. Cathie saved us seats in front of the Atlas Theater. It was great. We were in the shade and had chairs. I have never watch a parade in such comfort. Not to mention that Cathie kept us well fed. We had popcorn, licorice and tootsie rolls.

(eating breakfast!)

(Grant waiting for the parade to start)

(Leah can almost have piggies with all her hair)

Then we were off to the park. We met back up with some of Kevin's friends. We did a super quick photo session. Then let the kids play. Then off to lunch.

Remember that we were up early, too early thanks Leah. So we headed over to see Cortney and let Grant and Dylan play for a bit. We all took naps on the couch. It was nice.

Finally we headed to dinner with Kevin's family. Then back home to Denver. It was a nice quick trip. I am sure we will be back again next year.

Breckenridge, Colorado

A couple weekends ago we decide to head up to Breckenridge. I had a wedding so the family just decided to tag along. Kevin had never been and I have only been for weddings. On the drive up there we stopped in Idaho Springs for lunch.

I wanted to go on a nature hike as a family, not something we do often. I found a trail on line called St Mary's Glacier. It was right on the way to Breckenridge so we decided to try it. There was a nice path all the way up the mountain. It was only about a 1.5 mile hike so not bad. Did I mention to get to the glacier it was all up hill. Grant did great. Leah was another story. First she wanted daddy to carry her. Then she wanted to walk. But she didn't want to hold hands so she kept falling. Finally Kevin just gave her a piggy back ride. Kevin was tired :)

When we made it to the top it was so cool. There was snow in July. Both Grant and Leah fell in the snow. Leah feel in the mud. We threw some snow balls. Then headed back down the mountain. It was much easier to get down then up.

We made it to Breckenridge and headed downtown for dinner. We ate at a fun restaurant on the main street. Then we walked down the main street. We found a play ground so the kids played for a bit. It was such a cute little town. I loved all the flowers growing on along the street. All the shops were in cute old houses. (sorry no pictures it was getting too dark).

The next morning we had breakfast then I got ready for the wedding. While I was working Kevin took the kids to the hotel pool. Then they picked me up and we found a place for dinner. Then off to bed, I was tired!

The next morning we played at a playground next to Dillion Lake. The water was COLD, plus I guess people are not allowed in the lake, oops. Then we just headed home. It was nice to spend the weekend together.

A Bow Problem

Yea I know I have a bow problem. As you can see Leah has many bows. I love them. Kevin hates them. We have been keeping them in one of our bathroom drawers. Leah gets them out everyday and throws them on the floor. Kevin steps on them and gets mad....everyday.

My friend Paula had these cute bow holders for her girls. They looked easy so I decided I could totally make them. I had a day off so I decided it was time.

I got all the supplies. Painted the wood backer. The next morning I could not find glue sticks, so back to the store. I glued on the flowers and added the ribbon. Just like that I had bow holders. I love them. They were so easy. I am so glad I made them. It is so much easier to find the right bows.

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Tae Kwon Do

Earlier this summer we started Grant in Tae Kwon Do. He is loving it. His neighbor friend has been going it for just about a year. He has been asking and asking and asking to start. We finally gave in and let him start. Next week is his first test to move from a white belt to a yellow belt. He is doing so good. He also took some swimming lessons earlier in the summer.


Here is just a cute picture of the kids together. Leah has been following Grant around all the time. It is so cute. She wants to do everything he does.


Coming Soon...
Trip to Breckenridge
Trip to Cheyenne
Craft project
Throwing up (this is a fun one)
Book Reviews