Cabin 2010

Our annual trip to the cabin was quite an eventful one. On the 2 hour drive up to Cripple Creek, we encountered some car trouble. The poor thing started overheating, and by the time we were able to pull over, the steam was coming out through the seams of the hood. Needless to say, by the end of our "relaxing" Labor Day weekend, we ended up replacing a cracked radiator. It could have been worse, and for that, I am truly thankful. I am also thankful that this happened now, while my husband was with me, than while I was on the 6 hour drive to Wyoming. By myself...with the kids. We did enjoy the time spent with Matt's parents though. We spent our time at the cabin, and also went for a neat train ride in Cripple Creek that took us around to the old gold mines. We had delicious food and played some Mexican Train. Always a fun game. :) The kids thoroughly enjoyed being up there with all that land to rome and explore, not to mention the fresh mountain air!

Goose Egg

This must be the year for goose eggs. Isabel got a monster of a goose egg. She wasn't even running. She was walking. She still has a habit of falling every once in a while, so that's all I can think of that happened. I was doing dishes, she was walking behind me. The next thing I knew, she was crying so hard, on the floor, right in front of the Tupperware cabinet. She had hit her head on the corner/edge of the cabinet (where you can see the blood line). Poor baby. She looked like she had a growth on her forehead.

16 months old and her first goose egg.
Giving Powell "niiii" (nice).

5 Years!

Today Matt and I celebrated 5 years of marriage. I can't believe how fast it has gone, and sometimes, I can't believe that it's only been 5 years. ;) We didn't really have anything planned, and weren't going to get each other anything since we're a bit strapped for cash, but Matt surprised me anyway! Go figure. Since the traditional anniversary gift for 5 years is something wood, Matt gave me this Willow Tree figurine, The Promise. So very sweet, and I love it. He also brought home a very sweet card and a cheap bottle of champagne. We had a nice evening in.
We also found out that some friends of ours had their first baby on our anniversary. :) Congratulations to Caleb and Carley on your sweet baby girl, Emory. We can't wait to meet her!

The Dress

Me, circa 1983
Jerusha, circa 1986
Isabel, 2010 (15 1/2 months)

D-Rama!

So sweet, until.....
Don't get me wrong. I've dealt, and deal with a dramatic little boy, but girls are definitely something else. Funny thing is, for the most part, she makes me laugh.

A New Bike!

We decided to get Powell a bike and a T-Ball set. Pretty good at hitting the ball, not so good at pedaling a bike. Practice makes perfect, right?

Powell 3 1/2 years

Lest we forget a picture of his cute, little, tag along sister.

Happy 30th, Matt!

It was a very low-key 30th birthday, but he wouldn't have it any other way! Ice cream at DQ with his little family and his parents was his kind of day.

Happy 30th, Babe!