Saturday, September 23, 2006
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Lewis and Clark Caverns
Today as a family outing we all went to the Lewis and Clark Caverns. Lewis and Clark had never been here before in fact they did not even know that these caverns existed. But since they are so historically famous they named them after the pioneering pair.
The journey up to the entrance was quite challenging. It was all uphill and very steep. Now as we all know I am not the fittest person out there so this hike up pretty much kicked my butt. I had to give Ella off to Chad after 1/2 a mile. Cole was a real trooper and made sure his Mommy was okay. I did make up the hill or dare I say mountain before the Tour Guide arrived. She had to fetch a flash light and took her time up the trail. Chad asked me how I was and all I could manage to say was that "Nature was trying to kill me" He laughed.
We then Entered the Caves and Climbed down countless stairs then she asked if anyone needed to go back because this is the only time we could leave backwards otherwise forwards. I looked at those stairs and thought "we are so going on! I can't make it up all those stairs"
Cole was pretty good, I mean he is alive and I am sure the Bats are tired to hear "Cole come here, Hold Mommy's hand" Ella had a bottle mid creeping thru the caverns and was ready for a nap and quite annoyed we were not placing her in her bed. Otherwise was well behaved.
Cole was so tired that when we had 1/2 a mile to go her could not go any further that he just sat down in the middle of the road and said "I'm Sitting here" He would not budge but was okay to have Mommy carry him on her shoulders for 1/2 a mile.
We got to the car had Lunch and once we pulled out the parking spot Cole was asleep and slept till 4:30 till we woke him up.
Chad is a little sore and I am just amazed I am not sore.
We shall see what is in store next outing.
Meet my new friend
Cole has no problem making friends. He met Ava and Asked to hold her hand. She held his hand for a little bit till her Mommy needed her to hold her hand.
Too Tired I Can't Go On!!!
Cole was so tired I had to carry him on my shoulders for about 1/2 a mile till we got to the car. This trip was a 2 mile hike. 3/4 mile straight uphill. We were so proud of him.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
My GQ three year old
We had an improptu photoshoot at home and here are two of the gems. Family members keep and eye out in your mail boxes for some hard copies. We will post more later.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
We Made it!
We spent a night and a Day in Yellowstone on a whirlwind guided tour of the park by a local Expert. Now he goes by the name of Pop Pop. We had a blast and all the information he spouted out as the geyser of knowledge. It is still swimming around in my brain. Yellowstone pretty much is our backyard. We plan to return for day hikes and some overnights.
What are we looking at?
Everybody looking at something. See Cole's Monkey backpack. When his daddy was little he had to wear a Harness also so he would not get all burned or jump of a cliff.
My two Nana's
Cole and his two Nana's. Cole called Arlene his nana. Before this picture he said. Sit here NANA and you too Nana.
Monday, August 21, 2006
I am Eleven months old!
Ella is eleven months old!!!! She is standing and enjoys looking all cute. Cole enjoys playing in the sprinklers. This week has been busy with work, cleaning, and just having fun outside. We are enjoying our surroundings.
We will be heading down to yellowstone this weekend and look forward to all the outdoor adventures. Most of all cole is looking forward to seeing nana and pop pop.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
chocolate prizes!
After a whole week and a half of regression Cole had a whole day dry in big boy underwear. He is so excited to wear underwear just like Daddy's. He Had a dry nap ( 2 hours), Dry Car ride into town (about a 25 minute trip), and he even told us when he had to go. Yes we kept asking him if he had to go Potty and he would reply "I can't" in a slight british accent. I do know where he gets it. Too much Kipper the Dog on Sprout.
Cole also peed standing up today for the first time. Woo Wee! Chad was totally in charge of that one. I offered Cherrios for target pratice. Apparently his target was A okay today.
We spent the day cleaning the house. SO much Laundry for five people. We also did our bi weekly grocery shopping. The day was split with a trip to the Museum of the Rockies. Cole asks to go all the time. Cole Celebrated a dry day with a piece of dark chocolate and after he ate that he voluntarly brushed his teeth. Yeah for good hygine!!!
Ella also had a fantastic day. She woke us up not with crys of hunger but of giggles and cooing as she played in her crib till we got her out at 8 A.M. Unthinkable for our early riser. Usually she is up at 6 A.M. on the nose. She enjoyed a pleasant day of crawling, napping, snacking and hanging out with Mommy and Daddy as they did their chores. She was even smiling at 8:00 P.M. when we where on our way home from shopping at Costco. We are so happy when we are blessed with days like these. They are not few but when the bad days come it is nice to hold onto the good behavior you know is there.
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