Spring Family Visits

Grandpa came to town to visit. Ilana was clearly thrilled!

 And the weather was perfect for an outdoor play date with the cousins. 

 What a great time!

Alana's Three Months Old

 Alana is three months old! 

She weighs 12.6 pounds, eats every 3.5 hours, gets through most nights with just a dream feed 

(she still wakes up around 4am and self soothes until 6am nursing session),  

is starting to roll onto her side, and is really learning to enjoy cuddling! 

She's never without her lovie, aka "lambie." 

Of course, now she is aware of our beloved Radar, and Alana just loves him.

 Radar gives her lots of kisses and a warm, cozy spot to relax.

 Alana also gets lots of love from Aunt Rachel and Sierra - yay for the girls!

Most importantly, Alana loves snuggling with her big brother the best!

 Ah, three months old is a great age to be . . . 

Cousin Sierra's Birthday Pool Party

Hank was all smiles while celebrating Sierra's 8th birthday.

Hank just loves his big cousin and followed her around everywhere.

Sierra took Hank to the water slide. No fear,

Daddy's here!

 After splashing around, Hank and Ryder took a nice snack break together.

 Happy Birthday, Sierra!!

 

 

Spring Glee

 Spring is here, so Hank joined his cousins in Superior for a day of fun, warm, outdoor play.

Hank's favorite activity of the day . . . gliding at full speed down the hills at the park.

 Ryder soaked up the sun on the bleachers,

 and Sierra screamed with delight on her scooter.

Hank got to end his day with bathtime fun with Ryder.

Looks like all the kids will sleep well tonight.

 



All Over Town

Today we traveled all over town to spend time with family. 

 First, we traveled down the hill to Boulder to visit Aunt Rachel, Sierra and Ryder. 

After a good meal, the cousins burned off some energy.

 

Check them out in action (click on the video link below) . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsu0zZxx7YM

 

From there, we drove to Denver to visit Grandma Marcy.  How did Hank feel about his day?

This video says it all (click on link below) . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByMcAGbhwqI

Hanukkah Happiness with the Matz Family

Each year, we go to Aunt Rachel, Sierra and Ryder's house for a Hanukkah party. 

Highlights included making, baking, decorating and devouring Hanukkah cookies . . .

giving and receiving presents,

 playing with new toys,

and engaging in an exciting (and yummy) game of dreidel. 

Thank you Matz Family for all the holiday fun!

Pumpkin Party Time

It's a family tradition!  Here are the cousins, ready for the festivities. 

Sierra mentored Hank as he decorated his first pumpkin. 

Here's his finished product - a pumpkin monster!

Here are all the cousins' pumpkins (from left to right:  Sierra, Ryder, Hank)

 Then it was time for the adults to show off their carving skills

(left to right:  Mommy's witch, Aunt Rachel's cat and Daddy's skeleton)

What a great early start to Halloween!