Christmas Cutie Patooties

Here are the pictures of the kids I promised. You may print them off of this site if you would like. Grandparents--I will be printing you a set off the brand new super duper ultra cool photo printer. (Our Christmas present to ourselves, the other one broke on the first printing of the Christmas cards...oh well.) Hope you all enjoy! They did turn out very cute if I say so myself, but I am their Mama..

Happy Holidays 2008!

Many already got this or are getting it on your Christmas card! But Happy Holidays anyway! I will also be adding some others from the same photo shoot of the kids! So cute! Love to all, Tonya

Still trying to win a gorgeous quilt...

Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! We did! I took my whole "gang" to the library for Monster storytime in costumes. We trick or treated at a park with the local playgroup. And we went to a Halloween party at Holly's house. So here we have Lily "Flower Girl" (flower fairy), Gavin "The Flash", Mason "Batman" and Wyatt "Ninja". (Not pictured, baby Evelynn as an Octupus). We had a great time. The picture of their backs is their first door trick or treating and the rest is history. Next, is little Lily walking alone with her treat bag. She got left behind by the boys and Mama had to run her up to the door before it closed. But Gavin took care of his "wife" (he calls Lily). He would tell the homeowner as the group of kids rush the door for treats, "Don't forget about the little flower in the back". Thanks Gavin.

Sad sweet giveaway...

You can donate to help this sweet baby get a new heart or enter to win this quilt or both...cute blogger anyway

New giveaway!

I am determined to win something! I love this! How cool to have a watercolor of your own children?! I guess I could do it if I put my mind to it...oh well..
Here is the link:
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Oct 11 at the Pumpkin Patch, BRRRR

Ok, I don't know how it can be so cold and still be raining but it is. Cold, wet, and muddy, but perfect for the pumpkin patch! We had fun at the Chatfield Pumpkin Patch this morning. We got a couple tiny ones, gourds, and two HUGE ones. I had fun dressing Lily in her Halloweeny outfit. We went on a hay ride, made a craft, and roped some serious hay cattle. Fun stuff!

Beachcombing

I got a few cool beach pics I thought I would post. We found all kinds of critters and had so much fun. We took the ferry over to Vashon Island and drove to Robinson Point Park. We walked on a gorgeous quiet private beach. Then Sarah and I had the biggest Margaritas I have ever seen! I do hope Sarah and Scott find a house there!

Quick trip to Seattle...

One of my BFF's Sarah and husband Scott (also Mason's godparents) live in Seattle. I went out last Fall with Lily to visit so I thought this time I would take Mason. He was a good little traveler (as always). We got to play at Sarah's preschool/daycare and meet some new little friends in her class. We went to the downtown REI, which is crazy cool. It had a treehouse playhouse inside for the kids to play while parents shop, coffee shop, and a deli. We went to the Space Needle and Seattle center. We went out to eat and went to the beach and combed. Mason LOVED playing with his friends Alia and Zac. We both loved seeing our friends and having a mini vacation together. I am amazed at how Alia has grown into a lovely young lady and how Zac is quite knowledgeable on many topics. Thanks for having us you guys!!! We love you!

September 08

Chris and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary on Sept 5th. We had a blast in 5 years! Our lives have been completely transformed and we are so happy! I posted a few photos here to remind you of the moments we have shared.
For our anniversary, we went to a new yummy sushi place and Chris gave me a new wedding band (my other one broke). It is amazing!
The photo of the Mason and Lily is in Vail with the flowers. We were there for Uncle Randy's commitement ceremony and had a great time. Check out the Kinney's blog for all the pics.
Enjoy the trip down recent memory lane....a lot of pretty cool things have happened in 5 years...

Visit to Pueblo!

We had so much fun visiting family this Labor day weekend! We went to Pueblo to spend the weekend with Chris' sister Liz, Chad, Kailey and Kiersten. They took us to the Children's Art Museum. It was SO cool! Tons of art projects the kids can make and take realted to the theme of the Wild West. After dinner, we went to City Park downtown and rode on the carnival rides for $.25 each. Mason laughed so hard,yelling "This is so fun!" all the way around the roller coaster. On Sunday, we all went to the Royal Gorge together. So fun and beautiful but slightly overpriced. And for dinner, homemade sushi! MMMMM....thanks Chad! On Monday, we visited Chad at CSU Pueblo where he teaches. Mason has decided he would like to be Uncle Chad's assistant Chemistry professor and work in the lab. We can only hope! Liz took us down to the new Riverwalk downtown which was really pretty. So much to do so little time...

Busy month of August!

Mason and buddy Wyatt started Preschool at the neighborhood school. So cute! The picture of their first day. We went to visit my mom for her birthday and go to the Peach Festival. Mason loved the car show. Lily enjoyed the pony ride. She said "Hi horsey, I am riding you." So cute! We went camping with our close friends Holly, Jason, and son/buddy Wyatt. We all loved the Red Feather Lakes area outside of Fort Collins. We fished, Jason caught and cooked a little trout. Yummy. The kids found a cool tree for a photo op!

Classic fun in a box

OK this is too funny, anyone who really knows Mason, notice in hand: Roar (ol' yellow lion friend) and in other hand: yep, you guessed it, a car or two! But it is a great pic! Happy August!

This summer has been busy!

We have been super busy with birthdays, parties, friends, camping, and outings! Sorry I have not been keeping up with the blog. In addition to all this, we raised our own butterflies at home. We observed the caterpillars, chrysallis, hatching, feeding, and release. A former student and friend Kalynn (14) came to help out and play this summer. She found a snake in the yard the kids took a liking to it. Most recently, we went to Tiny Town for a field trip. Mason and Lily had so much fun going in the "kid sized" buildings and peeking out. Group pic is: Mason, Wyatt, Gavin (good buddies, all 4, born within 2 weeks of each other), Kira and Lily, both 2(3 days apart).

Hope everyone else is having a great summer too!

Cute giveaway

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Liz twisted my arm to go to this site...Lily needs hairbows and I am too busy so I am pimpin' my blog. Sorry folks, a mom has gotta do what a mom has gotta do!