Happy 1st Birthday Miss Bug

Wow where has the time go. My baby turned one on May 3rd. We had her birthday party on the first lots of friends and family were able to make it for the party. We had a bbq. She was tired and took a half an hour nap the day of her party. But she was a trooper and stayed awake the whole time. She wore her first birthday onesie but refused to wear her tutu. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and being held my family and friends. She wasnt that big of a fan of cake. She got alot of fun stuff mega blocks,bath toys,an outfit,hairbows, and snacks from Grandma and Grandpa Stevens.


















Bug had her 1 Year Well Child Check on May 5th. She weighed 16lbs 8oz and is 28 inches tall. The doctor says she is small and needs to gain some weight. So we are working on that. She still naps twice a day one two hour nap around 11 and an hour nap at 4. Bug loves eating cheerios. She enjoys playing with her toys and not toys and says "ball." She rolls to get places. She spins around on her butt. She likes walking holding on to our hands. She loves getting out of the house. Bug loves to be held.

Christmas Recap

So my brother Casey came from Montana to visit. We spent time playing games and we even went to the mall. I really enjoyed seeing him. Christmas Eve we enjoyed a Chili dinner at my parents house. Christmas day we went over to the inlaws to watch the kids open presents. I hand out the presents and Mr. J. takes pictures. Bug recieved a cloth book. I recieved Pink Perfume from my sister inlaw Michelle and my secret person Mr. J.'s parents gave me money so Mr. J. and I could go on a date. Mr. J.recieved an electric blanket from his secret person which was Tim. Then we headed home and opened up gifts at our house. Then went back to the inlaws and enjoyed dinner with them. Then we spent time with my family. It was a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas Stocking

So the week before Christmas my friend Charlotte and I made the girls Christmas stockings. Mine is the bright one thats little. They turned out great!

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.