First day of School

Mason and Lily both started school! Mason started half day Kindergarten last week. And Lily started a 2 hour/2 day a week preschool program at their neighborhood school. We can walk or drive and we have been very happy there. Mason's teacher is very nice and he loves her. This week has been exciting- he has been on a REAL bus, checked out a book at the school library for ONE day, had a fire drill, and Total Wellness class (mom is still trying to figure out how this is different from Fitness class). Lily has had a big week too- she gets to see her "Bubba" (Mason)on the playround at recess, play in the rice table, go to the green table for art. She also loves singing this song-"Look through the window and who do I see, I see Lily! a good friend for me." I love my kids.

Peach Festival Palisade, CO 2009

We drove to Palisade/Grand Junction for the weekend to see my mom and little brother Bryce and go to the Peach Festival. We had a blast! Mason chose Euro Bungy jump, and together they went on the huge blow-up slide, camel ride, and roundy swing. We all ate a peach of course and looked at the artisans. They loved the live music. We jammed as much as we could into a short time to visit and have a fun break. Loved it.

Happy 3rd Birthday Lily!

We had a party at home for Lily and it was amazing! We grilled kabobs and hotdogs for a ton of friends and family. We ate drank and were merry 'til the sun set. Lily got all kinds of goodies. We had the jumper for the kids, bubbles, bean bag toss, balloons, and goody bags. We got all kinds of compliments on what a lovely party it was.

My HUBBY Loves me!

Because I'm a good wife and he is proud of what I do. What a sweetie. I think I will keep him. :P (wink) I snapped a pic of Lily smelling the roses he sent...

Happy 4th!

We got to enjoy the fireworks show at the Sweetwater park this year due to all the rain we have been getting. The past couple years they had to call off the show due to dry conditions/fire in the park. However, we had to wait for the rain to stop to go to the park and missed most of the freebies. But we snuck in the line for facepainting and got some cotton candy and that was most important. Lily did not like the big booms of the fireworks and hid under the blanket. But Mason was yelling "YAHOO" and "It's not over folks!" Wherever he heard that. But it was a spectacular show thanks to leftovers from last year. Our friends Emily, Dave and Chloe joined us.

PS. Sarah- SUZY Q Z the clown was their facepainter! I was so excited. She is my favorite clown!

Feild trips galore!

As many of you know, I am a planner. I thought it would be super cool to take the kids a few more places this summer as the boys will soon be starting Kindergarten. We have been lots of cool places in and around Denver. So, now in the morning the kids all say "Where are we going today?"

These pics are from Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, CO. I invited a couple friends so there are more than just "my" kids. It was so cool! I had been there about 8 years ago with my preschool class but since they have added a few things. And one of the things they changed (not so cool) is that it is closed to vehicles besides their own pay to ride shuttle. So we walked. But the kids thought it was fascinating. They let you climb up and touch some of the dinosaur footprints. Mason put his hand in one. And Lily found a new boyfriend, a friend's son Liam. Her friend Gavin is still insisting he will be her husband. I tell him he should probably wait a few years to decide. :P

Happy 5th Birthday Mason!

June 12th, 2004 a sweet chubby baby boy was born. He was known as: Baby Mason, Baby Dinosaur, Fuzzyhead, Chunky Monkey, Michelin Man, Smiley, and more. He lit up everyone's face and made them smile. I was stopped in stores by people saying "that is the most beautiful baby!" I thought so too. He is our world and his animation and sense of humor still makes people laugh. And now he is known as: Bubba, Bubby, Mace, but most of all my favorite boy.

We had his birthday party with just a few friends at The Wildlife Experience and were the first to explore a new exhibit called Globeology. We watched a short funny animal film called Animalopolis. We were seated on the Mezzanine for cake and got quite a view. It was great fun. Afterwards, with family, we went to one of our favorite places Rubio's for dinner and Baskin Robins for dessert. Oh ya, for one of his gifts Mimi and Papa got him Roller Skates and we got him a helmet. He is still practicing...