New Nap Spot

Brooks is starting to give up his afternoon nap, however he still has to have some quite time. When he goes up for quiet time some days he still sleeps if he has had a busy day. On this particular day I went up to tell him his time was up and I couldn't find him! He had taken his blanket and pillow in the clubhouse and was sound asleep....................



He got this clubhouse for Christmas from Roger and Janice when he was 1 and he has played in it everyday since--now I guess it is the perfect napping spot!

Overcomming Fears

It seems in our lives we must all face a time to overcome some fears. It has taken Ty a full year but he has finally overcome the fear of ..................







the mechanical horse at the grocery store

he always watched Brooks ride and wanted to do it, but was just too scared, well finally within the last few weeks he decided to saddle up!


Yeah Ty!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Happy Father's Day Daddy!

We Love You! (sorry you had to work)

Rocky Mountain High Gardening

Traditionally in Colorado you can safely plant your garden on Mother's Day. After asking around town I guess Father's Day is more the norm at 9000 feet. I waited as long as I could and today the little boys and I planted our flowers.

Before......


After.......

Now if it will just fill in and grow a little bit before another freeze.

Ty mostly just played in the water, helping me 'water' as I planted

Not a really warm morning as you can by the coat.

I will take some pics so you can see the gardens progression through the summer..........or better yet, come out and see for yourself! (Oh and see the boys too)

Brooks' School Pics

Brooks' school recently took class pictures of the kids at Little Red Schoolhouse. They are available to view online so I wanted to send the link so everyone could see them. She took an individual pic of Brooks too, it is okay, but not great. Just click on the link, enter the one called school photos and then you'll see Brooks' name. There is also a section called group photos, this is where you'll find his class picture. (Brooks is a sprout) Again, not a great picture, but Brooks will be happy to have when he is bigger. His BFF is Porter, but he also plays with Lhotse, Deacon, and Avery. One of the pics lists every ones name. Enjoy.
www.tippiepics.com/LittleRed

Sweet Baby Cooper

Just some snap shots of Cooper.

I was trying to be 'artistic' and then dad handed Cooper a chip--so there is a dorito in all the rest of the shots!




I was trying to capture the baby before he is isn't a baby any more!

Brooks and His Bike

At our new house there is room for Brooks to ride his bike and "practice" without being on a main street. He is getting much better and more stable on the bike.


It is too bad his helmet has to be a full size adult helmet to fit his giant head! I need to find him a better one--more lightweight.


It is so nice to have a driveway and area where they can play away from the road!