We served a pancake breakfast to my son’s 2nd grade class. My hubby is the pancake king, and my son was so proud declaring that everyone thought his Dad was the “coolest”! I asked him what they said about me (you know the one who got all the stuff together and volunteered the pancake king and poured the syrup) he said “no-one said…man that syrup lady was awesome…jeeze mom”
They also sang some cute songs and did some dances for all of us….here is my first try at an animoto video check it out!
Maybe it is the former school teacher in me, but I LIVE for first day of school pictures.
They are so fun, the kids are excited. I am excited.
The new year is full of promise!
I love to look back at the year before and think how grown up they looked to me then, and how little they look to me now.
C was the only one off today, Beauty doesn’t start Kindergarten till Friday.
I was proud of how independent he seemed, excited but not scared of what was waiting for him in 2nd Grade.
We spent this weekend camping up in Fort Collins.
We stayed in a campsite on Horsetooth Reservoir. Funny name I know.
We all had so much fun! I snapped a few pictures (still not as many as I wished I had) trying to balance enjoying the fun and documenting .
We were in great company with some of our new friends/neighbors. We had an awesome time getting to know them better.
The kids got along well and were little dare devils, trying all kinds of water sports I don’t think you could have talked me into at their age.
C water skied for the first time (in an adorable tuck position I might add) The captain told him to keep his knees bent and he did for his entire ride. He didn’t even fall down. He had to gave us the cut off signal when he looked back and saw how far away from his dad he had skied in the 100 ft+ depths. All the kids were a little nervous about floating solo out in the water. I can’t say it is my most favorite feeling myself! My hubby gets major props for sitting out in the water with all of them as they took their turn. I am pretty sure he swam close to a mile, rushing over to each of them after they fell or let go.
C also wake-boarded ,fished and tubed. And like most little and big boys was mesmerized by the evening campfires.
Beauty was a fish getting in to the lake every time the boat stopped and even in-front of our campsite. She was not afraid to hop in the tube either.
I missed getting those pics though as I was back at camp enjoying the piece and quiet chatting away with a girl friend as we both laid in the most amazing camping recliners ever!
Hopefully I can get some pics from the other mommy who went along for the ride.
I am glad the weather was great and am so thankful for the lack of mosquitoes this trip. On our last camping venture we were not so lucky.
My hubby Brad did all the cooking and the food was tasty. I even enjoyed my ritual morning Bing on our lake front property.
We all came home tired, dirty and proud of the kids who made the most of every minute of their last weekend before school starts.
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It’s that time of year again…
We are a few weeks away and she has her costume, she is learning the dance, and it was time for the ballet class pics.
I couldn’t resist stopping on my way home to snap a few myself…just in case 
After-all she looked totally precious !
My little Beauty lives in the world of Fancy Nancy!
Over the top is a way of life. Accessories are a necessity.
Some of the outfits she puts together can almost make you dizzy.
I usually let the concoctions ride, as long as the outfit is weather appropriate.
We were walking out of the gym the other day and someone said, “Wow, what a colorful outfit,”
I shout out in my defensive mother voice “She dresses herself”
They said “Well, her outfit makes me feel happy”
What a nice compliment!
Here she is, sassy little smile and all.
It took a little bribe of some Valentines candy, but I got her to pose.
Valentines are the best, they feel like a little hug.
Nothing beats a personalized card, and with a photo it is perfection !
Happy Valentines Day!
We were all watching tv together after eating my huge birthday dinner plus chocolate cake.
Beauty, who was sitting propped up in between us had fallen asleep on the couch just like this……..
She looked so sweet with her head in her hands, totally determined to stay awake.
