Fun Fourth

Well, this post is a bit late... I will just say that I've been keeping way too busy with Tae Bo teaching and house cleaning for my own good! :) (Kidding, I love both jobs but sometimes, since they're both so physical, I get very tired very early!) Anyway, here's the update I'm sure you all have been waiting for!

The day started with a parade in Highlands Ranch. At 9 a.m., it was already quite warm out! We didn't think to bring the camera, but the parade was so lame, we wouldn't have needed it anyway. After a good nap, the kids were ready to party at Grandpa's! Grandpa's house was a great place to just romp and spend time with family. Gammy K, Kristin, Uncle Logan, Uncle Ryan, Auntie Manda, and some of Logan's good friends came over to enjoy the great food and libations. Around 8:00, Darren, the kids, and I hit the road in search of a good spot to watch the fireworks that would be set off from Town Centre in Highlands Ranch. We found a great spot that, although not extremely close to the epicenter, had a superb view of numerous pyrotechnic displays throughout metro Denver. The four of us had such a great time running around on the big grassy hill while waiting for our local show to begin. This is the first time either of our kids has been able (or has been allowed) to stay up to see the fireworks on Independence Day. We hope everyone had a great holiday!

Big Boy Pants?

Tevin decided he wanted to try Big Boy Pants this past week. He excitedly picked out a pair of undies with, what else: Cars on them! Once we had put them on and started to put away the rest, Brynlee grabbed a pair of Spider Man undies and promptly sat on my lap. She started attempting to put them on, and was making the motions for me to help. SO, here they are wearing their Big Boy Pants.

I'd like to say the end of this story was a happy, potty-trained one, but let's just say we're back to diapers. No end in sight... We'll try again this summer when they can run around outside without (my) fear of them getting something on the new carpet. :)

Happy Father's Day!

Hope all the dads out there had a really great day. We celebrated by having brunch with Darren and then went to Hickory House (BBQ) for dinner with my dad (as well as brothers Logan and Ryan and sister-in-law Amanda). Wish I could post pictures but we forgot the camera for both events!

Tevin's New Room

Tevin got some new things for his room, including a bedspread and a window valance. Here he is with his Cheesy Face showing off his new stuff. We painted his room green (the blue room is what it looked like before we ever moved in) and will soon add an armoire for Tevin's clothes. Our big guy is really starting to grow up!

Darren and Michelle Get Older ;)

On Darren's birthday, we went to Chili's with my parents and with Darren's parents. Aunty Kristin and Uncle Logan also joined the fun. Happy Birthday Darren!

The next day, (on Memorial Day) we went to El Senor Sol for Michelle and Darren's birthday celebration. Randy and Sandy were leaving right after lunch to head back to Dodge City after visiting for the weekend. We got a good picture of all the grandkids (Kyndall, Tevin, Zoie, and Brynlee) before Grandma and Granddad hit the road. Happy Birthday Michelle (sorry, we didn't get a good picture of the birthday girl)!

Tevin is 3!

Friday morning started with a "Birthday Donut". Tevin loves donuts and when he saw a big kid eating a whole donut by himself once, he said, "When I'm big I'm gonna eat a whole donut!!!" He decided that being three means he is indeed "big", so he got to enjoy his big boy donut all by himself. He showed off the cards he got from Gammy K and from G. Grandmother Helen and G. Granddad Mike (this is his "photo face"... nice, eh?) Grandma Sandy and Granddad Randy came on Friday afternoon to help celebrate Tevin, Darren, and Michelle's birthdays (more on that in a later post). On Saturday afternoon, we had Tevin's big party. Lots of family and friends joined us for the fun. Tevin got a few shiny new cars and trucks, some great gift cards, some stuff for his room, a golf set, and a new bike! He tried everything out right away. Thanks to everyone for helping us make Tevin's third birthday really special.

Fun on Film!