Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Robber Trap



Cole helped prepare for William's party by creating this "robber trap."  Better safe than sorry.  8/1/2015.

More Decor



The "big top."  8/1/2015.

Preparations



Getting ready for the big first birthday party.  Circus theme, which pretty much sums up our life about now!  8/1/2015.

Along for the Ride



William loves riding along and snuggling with Mommy in the Ergo carrier.  7/31/2015.

More Food



Happy guy enjoying another snack (and getting ready to celebrate the big first birthday)!  7/31/2015.

Big Eater



Just enjoying another meal.  7/26/2015.

Ice Cream



Cole and his bud get ice cream from Em's Ice Cream truck in the neighborhood.  It comes to the sandbox park on Wednesday evenings.  A nice mid-week treat!  7/22/2015.

Runny Face Paint



Cole had his face painted after the Coats for Kids race.  It looked so gross when it started to run after playing in the water.  I think it was an Angry Bird or something?  Who knows?!  7/19/2015.

Medal Winner



Cole wins his first race medal!  (Ok, all the kids got medals, but he still did so well and was deservedly proud.)  7/19/2015.

Cole's First Race



Cole participated in the kids' run portion of the Coats for Kids 5K fundraiser and coat drive in Stapleton.  It was a beautiful day, and he did awesome!  7/19/2015.

Snake!



Cole pretends to get eaten by a giant snake at the nature preserve.  I think he has a future in acting.  7/19/2015.

Bug Catching



Cole enjoyed catching bugs at the Star K Ranch nature preserve for his friend Nico's nature-themed birthday.  7/19/2015.

Sports Camp



Cole took a week of mornings off of preschool to do sports camp at the Smiley campus in Park Hill through Stapleton All Sports.  He rotated among tennis, soccer, football and baseball/t-ball and made some new friends in the process!  Thanks to Nana for helping with drop-off and pick-up.  7/17/2015.

Googers



More belly googers from big brother.  7/12/2015.

Bare Feet



Perfect day for letting our feet be free.  7/12/2015.

Thistles



More Lookout Mountain.  7/12/2015.


Hiker Guys



A morning hike with the boys on Lookout Mountain.  (Ok, William did more strolling than hiking.)  We started at the nature center and went from there.  7/12/2015.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Waffles



He even let me have a bite.  7/10/2015.

Mommy/Cole Brunch Date



Mommy and Cole enjoyed a yummy brunch at Four Friends Kitchen.  Cole chose the puzzle as his kiddie treat.  7/10/2015.

Kale



Kale chips are messy!  7/5/2015.

Will at the Fountains



7/5/2015.

Union Station Fountains



The kids enjoyed some late morning play at the Union Station water fountains.  7/5/2015.

Whee!


Our neighbors sometimes kindly leave their play roller coaster out for the kiddos.  7/4/2015.

Monday, April 25, 2016

USA!



7/4/2015.

Summer Stuff


7/4/2015.

Sprinkler



It's not summer until the sprinkler comes out.  7/4/2015.

Pizza Making



Independence Day pizza.  7/4/2015.

World's Longest Ice Cream Sundae



Enjoying his little portion of the World's Longest (and Drippiest) Ice Cream Sundae.  7/4/2015.

Enjoying the Sights



7/4/2015.

Buddy in a Bag



7/4/2015.

Bag Race



Bag races at the Highlands July 4th Festival.  7/4/2015.

Red, White and Blue Babies



Ready to party at the Highlands Fourth of July celebration.  7/4/2015.

Lindsey Visits!



Mommy's friend, Lindsey, and her honey Pat came to visit us!  7/3/2015.

Little 4th of July Feet



7/2/2015.

Festive



7/2/2015.

Independence Day Parade



Daddy and Cole at Cole's Independence Day parade at school.  7/2/2015.

Rainbow Over Stapleton



6/30/2015.

Splash



Bobpa and Cole in the deep end.  6/30/2015.

Water Baby



Bobpa, Gramma and Will at Puddle Jumper pool.  6/30/2015.

Baby Teeth



6/28/2015.

Turtle Ride



6/28/2015.

Dapper



Our dapper little guy at Phoebe's tea party.  6/28/2015.

Fedora



6/28/2015.

Cool Cat



All dressed up for Phoebe's tea party.  6/28/2015.

More Standing Practice



6/28/2015.

Out Cold



It was an exciting morning.  6/26/2015.

Splish Splash



6/21/2015.

Balloons



6/20/2015.

Gramma, Will, Bobpa and Cole



The boys and grandparents at the Gardens.  6/20/2015.

Gramma, Will and Bobpa



Gramma, Will and Bobpa spending time in the shade at the Gardens.  6/20/2015.

Garden Play



Spending more time at the Mordecai Children's Garden.  6/20/2015.

Painting Day



The green house turns blue.  6/20/2015.