Frebruary Trip

For our second annual President's Day trip, Sarah, Elise, Corinna, and Betty went on a trip. This year we ellisted Gary and drove to Missouri to visit cousins. It was an excellent trip, just a little long in the car. We were able to help Becca organize her bedrooms, and unpack a few boxes. Zach even helped Grandpa to fix some shelves. Grandpa also made a tire swing for the kids. We took long walks on the farm, and even found a few mud puddles to play in. Elise thought this was more fun than going to school!

Birthday Tea

Sorry for the delay in blogging. the past 2 months have just zoomed by. The end of January Elise turned 6. She had her party here with 10 little girls all drinking tea. They made lady bug masks, played games, and even played on the swing as it was a warm day, unusual for January. I think it was a birthday party that she will remember.

Christmas 2010

Christmas this year was full of kids, presents, food, and even a walk to the playground. We enjoyed every minute of it, and can't wait until next year!

Nativity

Things that we enjoy we repeat and they quickly become "traditions". This is the case with the Live Nativity at the Downtown Harvest Church. Corinna was amazed with all the animals, and Elise couldn't wait to hold Baby Jesus.

Christmas Activities

We've had a busy couple of weeks getting ready for Christmas. First we had a Christmas party with our Bible Study. Yesterday we went to church with Sarah & family. Elise was an angel in the Christmas play. Now of course we think she is an angel all the time, (like all of our Grandchildren) but isn't that a Grandparents privilege?

What, no turkey?

We had a very different but fun Thanksgiving this year. We joined Matt, Naomi, Rocket & Roxanne for a trip to the Denver aquarium, and then we went to Buca Di Beppa's for dinner. And no we didn't have turkey but enjoyed the food tremendously at the restaurant. So today I am cooking a turkey breast in the crockpot, we have to have some leftovers for a turkey sandwich. Aalthough this wasn't a "traditional" Thanksgiving we are very thankful that we did spend some time with family, and enjoyed every minute of it. And here are a few of our favorite photos from the day.

Halloween

These are the views form Halloween this year. The sky was a beautiful color backdrop for trick or treaters. Corinna wore herself out walking all around for trick or treat this year. She also loved to answer the door and give out the candy. It was one of hte better years for Halloween, just a little cold, but no snow, unusual for Colorado.