Steamboat Lake (Scenery)

Below is a small collection of some of the best shots I got during the camping trip



There was a mist over the whole lake early Saturday morning, I only got the tail end of it on camera

The picture above is looking out from a field toward the lake during our hike on Saturday

A sailboat on the lake with the mountains in the distance.

And finally, our group picture.

Steamboat Lake

We also re-instituted our annual camping trip with our friends this year. We had really missed not being able to go camping last summer.



This year's destination was Steamboat Lake State Park. A lot of the pine trees had been cut down due to the beetles so the campground had several high piles of wood. Stevo sought to conquer the woodpile as soon as we arrived.

It was a nice weekend, but a little rainy. Brianna stayed with Grandma and Poppy the whole weekend while we were gone.

The lake was VERY cold and we even had to make a late night hike to the shore in the rain to get water to put out the fire.

If it was raining, why did we need water to put out the fire later that night? Well, let's just say that with all the extra wood laying around the campground, we had plenty of fuel to make a bonfire. No rain storm was going to soak this inferno :-)

Our First Hike of the Year

For our first hike to try out the new kid carrier we drove out to Dakota Ridge and walked the trail along the top overlooking Red Rocks Park and Green Mountain.



Brianna seemed to enjoy the ride, though she was a little tired.

There were some awesome views of Green Mountain from up on Dakota Ridge

Rachael and I both like to take the time to sit and look out at the spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains whenever we go on a hike. We are so blessed to live in Colorado.



It is so great to be able to share our enjoyment of the outdoors with our daughter. She already likes playing outside more than being in the house. We always keep a good supply of SPF 50 sunscreen around to make sure she's safe.

Summer, here we come!

New Summer Toys!

Here are some of the new toys that Grandma and Poppy got for Brianna



"Care Bears are comming to your town, they'll pick you up when you are down..."



One of the coolest new toys is a blow up bounce and ball pit. She even helped Poppy get it ready.

Hannah was there as well to join in the fun!

We all enjoyed watching Hannah learn to use her new hula-hoop

Hiding in the Closet

Brianna occasionally likes to hide in the closet in our bedroom



Notice that in each of these pictures she is wearing a different outfit...

... each outfit is a different day that she decided to hide

And what if the closet is blocked?

She tries for an even tighter place to "hide"

Also, in the picture above you can see our new kid carrier backpack to the left. Now we can carry Brianna with us comfortably when we go on hikes!

Mother's Day at White Fence Farm

A very happy Brianna waiting for chicken dinner



Who let the animals out?

A beautiful peacock with his tail spread

Baaah...

May Showers?

During an evening of eating at Jose O Shea's, we had a balloon artist stop by our table. She made a fishing pole with a big-eyed fish f0r Brianna to play with. It kept her entertained for nearly an hour after we go back home.



Where did Brianna go?

YEE HAW!

Bath time with bubbles!

and finally... the "May Showers" :-)

Playing through the month of April

Here are some of the best pictures of Bri playing around throughout the month of April



She had gotten hold of daddy's ski bag and pulled out a pair of pants and other snow gear

I wonder if she was trying to be an astronaut?

Hang'n out with Poppy

Stealing daddy's hat and keys (a common occurance)

Easter Sunday

Brianna's Birthday - Thanks!

Brianna's first birthday on March 30th, 2009 was truly memorable and we are SO very thankful to everyone who made the day extra special. We are so blessed to have each and every one of you in our lives. We dearly missed our friends and family that were not able to be with us for this occasion. Josh, Jill, Isaac and Hudson, we love you so much and we are thankful that we live in a time when we can share our memories across the oceans and around the world. I will strive to be more faithful in updating our photo blog so that everyone can enjoy these pictures in a more timely manner.



The LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.

This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.

The LORD is God,
and He has made His light shine upon us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up to the horns of the altar.

You are my God, and I will give You thanks;
You are my God, and I will exalt You.

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
His love endures forever.

-Psalm 118:23-29

Brianna's Birthday - Part 4 (Cake)

She litterally dove right in to eating her cake!!