What We've Been Doing Around Here....

Here is just a taste as to what we've been doing around here...I love summer and hate that it's soon going to be over...there is a chill in the air in the evenings and it won't be long before the leaves turn and the snow falls...YUCK!!! Only flip side is, we are that much closer to Halloween, Thanksgiving and CHRISTMAS!!!

Taylor loves her Zebra pool...too bad she never gets more than her ankles wet...the mountain water is just too cold.

Relaxing on the deck after a cold dip in the pool.

We love sidewalk chalk...

Snack time on the deck...



Hey, hey for the monkeys....


Pool time at Kelly & Dan's house...

A quick photo opportunity during a 4-wheeling adventure on Grand Mesa.

Can you see the dirt on this man's face? Poor Chris was in the back the entire ride...did I mention there were 8 4-wheelers and 7 dirt bikes in our group that day?

This girl got dirty too...the dirt stuck to her sunscreen like a magnet to a fridge...GROSS!

Taylor did great on the ride. We were a bit concerned at first since she hasn't been on a long ride, but she had a ball!! It wasn't until the last 20 minutes and then she feel asleep. Poor girl, too much fun for a 2 year old.

Taylor really enjoys Play-doh so we thought we'd buy her a Play-doh set....here is a fun filled afternoon with Mr. Monkey...

Not sure who enjoyed it more...Taylor or Daddy...

Still loves her rocking horse...

FINALLY!!! Taylor just now fits into the pretty dress that Uncle Chris and Aunt Lauren bought her in Mexico...we have had it for over a year and it just now fits. We have had more compliments about this dress. Thanks guys!!!

Mommy & Taylor...off to a Bar-B-Q

A Day At The Park....

A few weeks ago we went to River Bottom Park with a picnic in tow. From the moment we got out of the truck, the ducks and geese flocked to us. Taylor wasn't too sure about the whole thing since they were all squawking and talking. It took her a while to eat her lunch as she was really nervous. After lunch we strolled around the park, checked out the river, the playground and the creek that runs through the park. Taylor had a ball.

We let Taylor feed the geese and ducks her left over fries...

Here duckie, duckie. I want to play with you duckie.

This was Taylor before taking Chris out to dinner for Father's Day.

Gran Visits

So I am totally lagging in the posting department. Seems like time continues to get away from me. Summer has been fun so far. Mom came out to visit back in mid June and it was a lot of fun to get to spend a few days with her. Taylor enjoyed the company and is finally coming to know who all "these people" are that we call Gran, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa, etc...Below are a few photos from our adventures with Gran.

Taylor on the drive/hike that we took up Owl Creek Pass...it was a beautiful day and we even got to see another bear!

Daddy & Taylor looking for the bear...

Mommy, Gran & Taylor looking for the bear....

Quick family photo....

3 generations...

Another quick family photo...

Taylor's 1st manicure and pedicure...she wasn't too sure about the whole experience...

I was going to take Mom for a quick ride around the property...Taylor wanted to join is, so we put her in the middle to keep her warm since it was chilly that evening. I like to call this a Taylor sandwich. She didn't last long in the middle and soon found herself up front driving with Mommy.

Lot's of love and kisses to go around......

We miss you Gran...come again soon!!!

Too Cute Not To Share

Here are a few photos that I took last weekend after returning from a fun filled birthday party at the Hughes Farm. Taylor had a lot of fun getting dirty. I will post some photos from the birthday party this weekend, for now, here are just a few "fun" pics.

Oops, It's Been A LONG Time...

OK, so it's been a long time since I have updated the blog, sorry. Seems as if life is flying by. Taylor continues to grow and grow. She talks ALL the time and has found a new love for singing! She is pretty good with memorizing the words to her favorite songs and is not shy when belting a tune. It's very cute and nothing can brighten ones day more than a toddlers tune. Chris and I are both busy at work and haven't had much opportunity to get out and do anything too exciting. We have planted the garden, which in growing nicely, and is twice the size that it was last year. We haven't seen any more bears, thank heavens and everything is super green due to all the rain. I have uploaded a bunch of random photos, enjoy. Tomorrow we are taking Taylor to her first birthday party. I will be sure to upload some photos from her friends party.

Taylor got ahold of one of my hat's and decided to give us a fashion show. She looked so cute and Chris and I were laughing so hard....

I bought Taylor a sleeping bag a few weeks ago and SHE LOVES IT!!! Ever since I bought it for her, she wants to "camp out" and sleep on her sleeping bag. We have had numerous "camp outs" the past few weeks.

I am still trying to figure out if this was a wise purchase or not. She has been playing baseball at daycare and I found this set at good 'ol Wal-Mart and decided to get it for her. I am not sure what I was thinking...look out Drake, Walker & Remi!

Every time we go to the park, Taylor has to pick as many dandelions as possible...here, she refuses to put them down to go down the slide.

Tea anyone?

Bouncing around with Tigger.

New Beginnings

As most of you know, I finally found a job!!! Yah!!! I am going on my third week of work and it's been wonderful! It's been nice, not only for the 2nd income, but for both Taylor & I to get out of the house and have some adult & children interaction. Taylor started at a FABULOUS daycare and things couldn't have worked out better!!! The daycare is just down the street from my place of employment, it's new, beautiful and the teachers are WONDERFUL!!! Taylor has formed a tight bond with Ruby, who fixes the kids meals and Taylor refers to her as "Grandma"...I still find it quite entertaining that Taylor refers to everyone as "Grandma", even my friends who are all in their early 30's...sorry girls, you look marvelous even though Taylor thinks of you as "Grandma". Taylor has really seemed to enjoy her time there, and on a few occasions, I have had to bribe her to get her to go home...bubbles, cupcakes & cookies have been my savior on a few occasions. The evenings have become challenging...Taylor is always exhausted and now fights everything we try to do with her...dinner, bath, bedtime, etc...it's been very stressful, but I am hoping things get better as we continue on this journey. Here are a few pictures from the first week of work & daycare, AKA school!

Taylor ready to go meet her new friends. She did great on her first day!!!

Ready to go, Hello Kitty backpack filled with her "support system"...extra clothes for the occasional accident, her favorite blanket & deer for nap time, etc...

A quick photo of Mommy & Taylor ready for another day of school & work.