Summer Visit

A few weeks ago, Grandma Jamie and Grandpa Bobby came out to Colorado for a visit.  Harper loved her snuggles and Kellan got lots of attention too!  Jaffa and I got out for an evening as well--my first concert at Red Rocks!!!

Avett Brothers at Red Rocks were awesome!!

Leech Lake 2012

Although we were only at Leech Lake for a few days this summer, we squeezed a lot of action into our time and had fun together.  Kellan did lots of swimming, splashing, fishing, jumping, eating, and chatting.  Harper enjoyed her first trip to the lake as well.  

Looking forward to having everyone back at the lake together next year!

Three Months

The months are flying by.  Miss Harper is THREE months old already.  She smiles all the time and took her first plane ride to Minneapolis this month.  She loves to stand up, sit in her bumbo, and play in the exersaucer.  She likes to see what is going on around her and enjoys watching whatever Kellan is doing. Harper is starting to chat more in her own language and tries to mimic different sounds I make.  What a sweet girl!

Summer Swimming

We've had some hot days in Colorado and are expecting more over the next week.  We've been cooling off with friends in various pools around the area.  Today we went to our neighborhood pool for a couple of hours and everyone was happy!

...and who doesn't love an ice cream cone on a hot day?!

Happy Father's Day

It brings me so much joy to see Jaffa be an involved, caring, and loving father to Kellan and Harper.

I saw this poem yesterday and had to share it.

Walk With Me, Daddy

Walk alongside me, Daddy

and hold my little hand.

I have so many things to learn

that I don't yet understand.

Teach me things to keep me safe

from dangers every day.

Show me how to do my best

at home, at school, at play.

Every child needs a gentle hand

to guide them as they grow.

So walk alongside me, Daddy.

We have a long ways to go.

Yesterday I asked Kellan what was special about his daddy.  He told me he loved Jaffa because:

-he makes good popcorn

-he wrestles me

-he takes me to the rec center

-he takes me on bike rides

-he lets me ride the horsey

-he takes me swimming

-he snuggles with me

Harper was pretty appreciative of the nights he's gotten up to change her diaper and feed her.

I'm thankful to be parenting alongside someone who can answer ALL of Kellan's questions, provide additional patience when mine is running thin, give the kids baths, read stories at bedtime, impress Kellan with his big splashes off the diving board, teach him proper form when shooting a basket, and above all show our children unconditional love.

Our kiddos are pretty fortunate to have a father that is involved in their lives, day in and day out.  Thank you Jaffa, for being the special man in their (our) lives.  We love you!

Boulder Creek Festival

What a beautiful day to head into Boulder and walk around at the festival.

We love summer!