Cousins!

Back in the middle of September we took the opportunity to travel across the mountains to Utah to meet my older brother's bride-to-be and spend time with cousins new and old. It was a wonderfully sunny weekend and we enjoyed getting to know our sweet new family members. The kids had a great time playing together and we loved spending time with everyone. (I know these pictures are really late in posting, but I thought they were too cute not to share.)

Halloween

Halloween was super fun this year. Jake understood the concept of trick or treating, and though most of the time he whispered the words, he liked getting a treat in his bucket each time. He wouldn't let Brian or I carry the bucket for him as it got heavier...he made us carry him and the bucket! My little boy in his Spiderman costume surely was adorable, and the neighbors echoed our thoughts with many comments. One lady said, "You're so cute, you can have all of my candy!" And as two teenage girls followed up behind us at the door, the same neighbor teasingly said to them, "You're not cute, but I guess I'll give you candy anyway." 

Spiderman and his Daddy (though Jacob would tell you he was dressed as "Supe Man"!)

Carving Pumpkins



The little Monster hugging his monster pumpkin

Jacob says, "I have a secret!"

Family Pictures

Brian, Jacob, and I had our pictures taken at Garden of the Gods by the lovely Joyana of Treasured Photos a couple of weeks ago and love, love, LOVE how they turned out. Let me know what your favorites are (the jury is still out as to which picture will take up prime wall space). Enjoy! (Sorry about the duplicates at the bottom--blogger has a new system for putting up pictures and I'm still trying to figure it out.)

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Grandpa & Grandma and Uncle Gordon came from New York for a visit. They flew to Utah first and picked up Brian's 92 year old Grandma and then drove here to Colorado. Despite Brian's crazy work schedule that week, we had a great time. We went to Garden of the Gods (of course...that's our standard when people come to visit...probably because we haven't been to too many other places!), took in a Sky Sox game--AAA team here in the Springs--Jake thought it was a riot!, worked out in the yard moving rocks and trimming bushes, and filled our freezer with Grandma's special rolls (thank you again!). We can't wait to see you all again! Love you!

Gordon's expression is very fitting for the Garden of the Gods--majestic!

Quiet time with Grandpa

Little Monkey!

Making rolls with Grandma

Keep on Truckin'

For one reason or another, we find ourselves renting trucks on a regular basis. When Jake woke up from his nap one afternoon a couple of weeks ago, he found this BIG treasure in our driveway, and loved every minute of driving it by himself! :)

Summer Vacation

We had a great time in Virginia this summer! Lots of time in the pool, kayaking on the Creek (more like a lake, but that's what it's called), lazing in the hammock, eating crab, and playing with cousins in the Virginia heat. So good to spend time with family that we don't see often enough.

at the Fireman's carnival--Jake loved the fire engine ride

in the boat with Papa

I thought you had to be 16 to drive??

Jake and Papa asleep in the hammock

celebrating Jake's 2nd birthday, for the second time

Jake did so well in the kayak with his Daddy!

Great Papa, Jake, Nati, and Aunt Kate

Blowing bubbles with Papa