Most.Amazing.Vacation.EVER.

We went on a Disney Cruise with Jon's family and it was so wonderful! Key West, The Bahamas and Disney's Castaway Key. The memories will last a lifetime.

 

 

 Poppy and E in the Atlantic Ocean by our Hotel...Loews' Ft. Lauderdale

 

 Jack-Jack playing in the water

 

"All Aboard"

 

Adult dinner at Palo....so good!  

 

 Addi, Jack and Ella in Key West, FL

 

The view from our Cabana....Castaway Key

 

Taking the tour of Disney Dream 

 

 In Key West, FL

 

 Having so much fun with Grammie and Poppy!

 

 Getting ready to board the ship

 

 Getting ready to have fun at Atlantis!

 

 Beach babes

 

 E and her favorite, Princess Ariel

 

 Ready for the Pirate Party Argh!

 

 Poppy went with us to swim with the dolphins at the Atlantis Resort

 

 He's not so sure about the dolphin

 

Jon and our dolphin...who happen to be a little on the sassy side :)

 

 

Spring Training

Jack Ryan has started playing t-ball and he loves it! Jon gets to help coach his team and its great to watch them bond. Go Tigers!

Now it's time to catch up!

O.M.G.

I am a slacker! Life has been REALLY busy and I feel a little guilt that I haven't been posting regularly. I've slowly started to tinker more with my camera...here's snapshot of our lives over the past few months.

Merry Christmas

From our families to yours! Merry Christmas from Denver!

 

 

December

So close to finishing my project 52 and I fell of the wagon. The holidays really do take over! We had a lovely Thanksgiving at home this year. My mom joined us and we had lots of fun baking. Fast forward to the week before Christmas!

Fun in Denver the week of Christmas! We love the snow!

Project 52, Week 42

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Playing Make Believe! Jedi Jack and Ballerina E

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Love these little Ghouls!

Happy 5th Birthday Jack Ryan!

 

Dear Jack Ryan,

 

You are amazing! I'm not just saying that because your my favorite five-year-old or because your mine! You are sweet, unselfish, kind and caring. You love your role as big brother and are so patient and good with your sister, who, let's face it, can be a real pill sometimes. You love all things Avengers and Spider Man. You're doing great with school....it's hard to believe you will start kindergarten next year. You think your Dad is the coolest and LOVE cruisin' in his car while listening to Linkin Park. You love your mom too- I cherish our bedtime traditions of stories, eskimo kisses, butterfly kisses and "I love you more than" contests. You rise before dawn most days and yearn to learn all that you can. Never change your ways my sweet boy. Reach for the stars, never give up and be true to you....for you are AMAZING!

 

Love,

Mommy

 

 

Project 52, Week 41

52:41
Jack, Zoe and Ella: Our Little Pumpkins!

Attention Young Jedi!

We celebrated Jack Ryan's 5th Birhtday today with his friends and family at the Frisco Discovery Center. It was a Jedi Training party and we had so much fun!

Invite

White cupcakes with buttercream frosting.
Design done with William Sonoma Star Wars kit.
 They took FOREVER to dust (that's powdered sugar).
When I woke up on Saturday morning for the party,
the white sugar had absorbed the frosting dye and
I had to hurry and re-dust all of the cupcakes.

Ewok Snacks
Chex Mix, pretzel sticks, goldfish, marshmellows and chocolate chips

Cupcakes....yum

Yoda Soda
7-up and Lime Sherbert

Star Wars Banner

Happy Birthday!

Project 52, Week 40

This weekend, AFD hosted its annual Open House. The kids got painted, jumped in the bounce house and ate enough cotton candy to keep them wired for hours!

 

52:40
Ella Grace: Sweet or Mischievous?
She got a "fowwer" painted on her arm....this face is just priceless! 

52:40
Jack Ryan: Spider Man

He was so excited to be just like his favorite super hero!

Project 52, Week 39

 52:39
Jack Ryan: Handsome
Hey good lookin', whatcha got cookin'?

52:39
Ella Grace: Excited
First time down a blow-up slide....pure excitement!

Project 52, Week 38

52:38
Ella Grace: Attitude
How many times will I see this face in about 10 or 12 years?

52:38
Jack Ryan: Once of the boys

The Crist Boys....silly, sweet and just plain great!

Much Needed Family Time

We enjoyed a lovely weekend with Jon's family. We came together to celebrate our cute-as-a-button neice, Addison! From a minor league baseball game to a water gun fight at the park, the kids had a great time with Aunts, Uncles and their Grandparents. The party was just the icing on the cake.

We are so blessed to be able to get together as much as we do, especially since we are so far apart. Jon's family is just great. Everytime we get together, I am flooded with memories of my childhood. Spending time with my Grammie and Papa was one of my favorite things to do. It was never about eating out or the stuff they gave us, it was about the time they spent with us. Teaching us, loving us and molding us. They were always 100% present and never worried about the world around them when we were with them. I feel so blessed to give that to Jack and Ella.

Project 52, Week 37

52:37

Ella Grace: Sassy-Frassy
She is two going on fifteen!

52:37
Jack Ryan: Whimsical
Typically cautious...on the playground, he let's it all loose!