Friday, January 23, 2009

what I learned today

That almost 4 is still 3!
Tonight I found Cole exploring in my bathroom...
"putting on lotion because my cheeks are red"


and "look at my silly hat!"(if he only knew).

Sunday, January 11, 2009

beautifully said

My sweet boy snuggled up to me and said "I love you mom."
So I asked him what it meant to love someone and his appropriate 3 (almost 4) year old answer...
"It means that I want to give you a hug!"
So here is a hug from Cole today or an I love you...which ever you would prefer.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

not sad that it's over...

so greatful that it happened.
Our Chritmas break is coming to an end this evening. We had a wonderful holiday. I am satisfied and full with my family. We had great times together relaxing and having fun.

Some of our fun included the zoo lights the other night...




And making Shrinky-dinks lastnight!



and they are still great fun...thanks markie and liz.
-Happy and content and back to work.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2008...

has been good to us.

Welcome 2009!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

happy happy happy Christmas!


Is it Christmas yet?

Lucky boy...Cole won a 5 foot stocking filled with gifts from an Ace Hardware name drawing. The kids choose to each pick one thing and donate the rest.



A walk through the Trail of Lights at our Botanic Gardens.


Christmas Eve...after the little one were in bed.

Nema's amazing "Christmas" sweaters.


May you be filled with peace, love and laughter.
Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 14, 2008

a week in december

Just a few highlights from the week...
It has been cold and snowy in Denver. My darling five your old has become almost completely independent when choosing what to wear (except when mom has to step in and force something). Her new sense of style consists of layers and more layers. Stripes, tights with just about everything and leg warmers. We are bringing leg warmers back. I am now making a second pair because she loves these so much.I adore her choices. She inspires me.


Shoveling with dad...it's only the 2nd or 3rd time we have had to shovel so the novelty hasn't worn off yet. They really do try and help - it's quite sweet.





And chocolate mustaches from the countless cups of hot chocolate made this week.
It's amazing how the little things make your heart happy.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

little me

hey ma...who does this remind you of?