By Shelli on March 24, 2012
Sadly, my camera is broken. I don’t think I realized how dependent I am on my camera, taking pictures weekly, sometimes daily. So, my one spring picture does not cover all of the “springyness” happening around us. Warm weather, windows being opened, daffodils displayed on the dinner table, planting flowers and a terrarium, eating outside, buds and green popping out. I love, love, spring!
Good-bye winter…
Hello, Spring!!! Asher commented on our bike ride today, “Everything is comin’ alive after the dark, dull winter.” Yep, Asher, that’s right. Good observation. I feel like that, too.
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By Shelli on March 18, 2012
2 brothers…one outgoing, loud, and a go-getter, the other shy in new situations, mostly quiet, and works so hard to keep up with big brother. A brother’s love…fierce, strong, deep, and I pray will last through a lifetime.
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By Shelli on January 23, 2012
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By Shelli on November 20, 2011
Over the last month a few “firsts” in the lives of our boys…
A real bed for the boys! A first! The boys had been sleeping on mattresses on the floor for a long time. It worked just fine, but it was time for a change! A Christmas present for the boys from Grandma and Grandpa H.! Thank you!
I know Halloween is well past, but the first year I did absolutely no prep for costumes. The first year Asher put his whole costume together all by himself and called himself Prince Caspian! Works for me! And puppy, well, puppy costume appeared again. It might be the last year for puppy. Ezra didn’t seem to mind the high water legs. 
Asher had his first opportunity to be an acolyte at Church during a Sunday morning liturgy. He was super excited and took his role seriously. It was a sweet, proud moment for Mama and Papa.
We are homeschooling, but Asher attends a school for homeschool children all day on Tuesdays. They had a musical performance to celebrate Thanksgiving and it was Asher’s first music performance. It was adorable and hilarious! Loved watching Asher in action! The words…” any turkey can tango, any turkey can dance, any turkey can tango, if they have a chance!“sure got stuck in our heads. Love being a part of all the firsts with these two wild and crazy and lovable boys!!
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By Shelli on September 14, 2011
Just a brief interruption of our road trip pictures…more to come soon!
LOVED…
*My 30 day vegan on-line course. Heather Bruggeman is the facilitator and I found the workshop through her blog Beauty That Moves. It really has been inspiring and motivating!
*all the fresh veggies and fruit at various local farmer’s markets. I just bring $20 with me and see how much I can get. I’m discovering that if you go right before they are going to close, you can get some good deals (ex. $1.00 for a 6 oz. container of organic blueberries!)
*participating in the Anthem Sprint Triathlon with my friend Tania. Tania was a rock star and I, well, I finished. I did complete my goal of running the whole time. So glad I did it!
*watching my boys at their swim lessons.
Not a part of swim lessons, but ya know helpful to have goggles in the bathtub for practicing blowing bubbles or practicing silly faces.
Posted in Asher, Ezra, Friends, Funny, Learning |
By Shelli on August 20, 2011
Posted in Family, Friends, travel |
By Shelli on July 19, 2011
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By Shelli on July 17, 2011
I couldn’t believe that as we were driving into Seattle it was sunny! So amazing and beautiful as we drove over the I-90 bridge and past downtown, Lake Union… There really are amazing views from the Interstate. The traffic isn’t so amazing, but that doesn’t matter when you are on vacation. We couldn’t help ourselves, we just had to drive into our old neighborhood and past our old house. The boys were amazed at the big hills and I was too! It’s funny when you move away you forget certain parts of the geography that were a part of your everyday. I used to drive my Grandpa’s old Oldsmobile up and down those narrow hills and didn’t think anything of it. As we drove past our old street, we were wondering if any of our neighbors were going to be out. As we turned the corner there were Dawn and Laurie walking the dogs and we pulled over and boy, did we surprise them!! They didn’t know we were coming to town! Lots of hugs and making of plans to have dinner with old neighbors and friends. After our goodbyes, we drove to our dear friend Bob’s house where we would be staying the whole time we were in Seattle. Thanks so much Bob for your hospitality! To be continued…
Posted in Family, Friends | Tagged Travel |
By Shelli on July 10, 2011
After being away from the Pacific Northwest now for almost 4 years, we finally made it back there! A wedding, visiting as many friends as possible, touring Seattle, and ending our trip on the Oregon coast took us away from Denver for a grand total of 19 days! It was a beautiful trip…
First stop…Grandpa & Grandma & Charlie in Grand Junction, CO.
Asher and Ezra spent a lot of time in the car, looking out the window, listening to music (especially the boy’s mix that Papa made and “Grandpa’s CD”), reading books, playing 20 questions, toys, drawing, writing, bickering, laughing, sleeping, repeat…so, when there were 2 alpacas to feed at the gas station in the middle of nowhere in Idaho that was a welcome change of pace.
Aren’t they cute?!
Second stop was the B&B we stayed at in Mountain Home, Idaho, the Dusty Rose Inn. Just what we needed as we were recovering from being sick. We decided to stay again on our journey back home to Denver. Thanks John for a great stay!
Posted in Asher, Ezra, Family, Friends | Tagged Travel |
By nsittler on March 6, 2011
Ezra’s fish has lasted over a year now and I guess he’s part of our family, in a decorative sort of way. His name comes from one of the few words Ezra was prolific with at two: Oatmeal. I think Ezra actually snapped this shot, himself!
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