Family Pictures

Thanks so much Sarah for taking them! I love them!

Its Rice Cereal Time

On September 23 the day Bug and I returned from Portland. Dan decided that it was time to give our little girl rice cereal. She actually likes it.

Our trip to Portland,OR

Bug and I are visiting my sister and her family in Portland,OR. We are having a wonderful time. I always enjoy it here when I come. Heather and I have even managed to make it to a quilt shop and squeeze in some sewing. Yesterday we made it a girls day and headed to Cannon Beach and Seaside the weather was perfect for soaking up some sun. Dan sent me a text telling me it was snowing at home.



Bug and I in front of Haystack Rock.


My gorgeous sister Heather!


Brr this water is cold Mom what are you thinking!












My work in progress.

Jessie and my sister keep fighting over who gets to hold Bug.

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

I am having issues posting pictures but they will make it on here.

In August we went on vacation to Etes Park the 16th-23rd. We had a really good time thanks so much mom and dad wish you could have been there with us.

On Monday the 16th Michelle and I went on the ghost tour at The Stanley Hotel. We did not see any ghosts but had a fun time. While we were there Dan and Bug walked around Lake Estes. Also we went and hiked around Bear Lake and Alberta Falls.

Day two Tuesday the 16th we went back to Rocky Mountain National Park and hiked to Nymph Lake, Dream Lake and Emerald lake. Also we checked out a couple of the visitor stations. Michelle went home after our hikes so Dan and I checked out Trailridge road.



Day three Wedneday 17th we had the day to oursleves. We filled that day with more hiking to Cub Lake, Sprague Lake and Bug Lake.Also Dan took us for a drive on Fall River Road which is a one lane dirt road up a mountain with awesome views.

Day four Thursday the 18th Dan,Bug and I hike to Beirdstadt Lake which was two miles. Then we took a drive where we saw Bighorn Sheep. That afternoon Dan's brother and family came into town. Dan and I went out to dinner to while they watched Bug.

Day five Dan,Chris and Luke went on some wilderness adventure tour. From what I hear they had a wonderful time. Julia,Adam,Bug and I went down town Estes Park and checked out the shops. Bug and I each bought a pair of socks that match. I will have to have Dan take a picture of us wearing them. That evening Chris and Julia went to dinner and we watched the boys.

Day six we went into Rocky Mountain National Park. We walked around bear lake and then had lunch at sprague lake. The kids had fun chasing the ducks around. Then we went on Fall River Road and Trailridge road.

On day seven we got up and packed to head home. Then we went to Estes Lake. We road on a pontoon boat. Bug showed all kinds of moods on the boat happy,tired and also crying. The poor girl the life jacket about swollowed her. When we got to Boulder we had lunch with our friend Lisa. We were so glad to be home but really enjoyed our vacation.

Spending Time with Friends & Some Tummy Time

So today we spent some time with Kim, Joanna and Leah (Kim's niece). Kim's daughter is 8 1/2 hours older than Bug and the girls were even born at the same hospital. Today was the first time we have layed them next to each other. It was neat to see how different they are. The girls are so adorable so here are some pictures. We also went shopping at Extreme Bargains and Hobby Lobby.






















Bug has recently found her fist and fingers. She is more interested in them then playing while on her tummy or her swing.

Let Play Catch Up

July 4th
We went on a short hike around Garden of the Gods. It was a rainey day. But that evening we did get to light fireworks at Chris and Julia's house since the dont live in the county. The weather was cool so Bug got to hang out in the garage all bundled up.





July 6th just hanging out at home.




July 16th we went to the zoo with Paula,Lexi ,and Carissa.


July 18th before heading to some garage sales.



July 19th she was taking a Sunday nap in her crib with her lamb while sporting a Bum Genius cloth diaper. But I caught some moments of her waking up.

Bug's Blessing

She was blessed on June 14th My husband gave her a wonderful blessing. In the blessing circle was Dan,Chris,my fatherinlaw,Joe Hinson and Brian Claudy. My parents also came to our ward to be there. Later that evening we had a BBQ at our home. Bug did not cry during it at all but she did cry a few minutes after it was over.

We got some pictures outside of the Church. The other day I took pictures of her in the blessing dress since we didnt get any just of her. Bug's dress is the dress that I wore,my sister wore and my neice wore during our blessings.














Me in the Blessing dressing on my Blessing day.