Memorable Moments for Memorial Day

You're back again?

Good

This past Memorial Day weekend

we went to Ruidoso, NM.

On the way out there we

saw beautiful sunsets.

Once we arrived,

the kids got to play with

Grandpa & Grandma Westenhofer.

We went around and

shopped in downtown Ruidoso.

Ali loved running from

store to store.

She showed us how observant she was

when she spotted

what she called a crab...

it was a snail.

Can you spot it?

We enjoyed the

weather,

scenery,

and 

grandparents baby-sitting some.

We went on a trip up to Ski Apache at

10,000 feet by

Sierra Blanca Peak & Buck Mountain.

Here is our rare

"couple-without-kids" photo

up at the COLD lookout.

I'm glad I get these moments

with this chica.

Here is another of us

shortly after getting married

that we have in our bathroom

that I get to see every morning.

However, the messes

never avoid us on vacation.

We had one of our kids

get into and spill the

dishwashing detergent.

Guess who it was...

We also got to go to

a cool iris farm.

Well, that is all for now to report on.

Until next time...

Make sure you get your milk and cookies.

Welcome Summer

Welcome Summer!

First we must update you

on all of the 

talents of our little ones.

First Ali,

with her amazing new

fashion designs.

Do you ever have a certain shoe design you want to wear,

but

the color does not match your outfit?

Just wear it with another color shoe so

you get both the look and color you were wanting.

Second, drawing and sketching skills.

Detail is so over-rated.

Make it simple.

Want to draw a person...

DONE.

Circle, arms, and legs...

But seriously we were impressed she could even do that.

It was the first time we have seen her draw a person before.

Third, got a cold sore?

That can be fixed.

Just hide it with a sticker...

right?

Now for Jake.

He is still working on his talents so

just one to show off for now.

His talent: culinary or mechanic? We aren't sure yet...

No caption needed.

Otherwise, he smiles a lot when eating pineapple.

He is also working on his vocals

Mainly just warm up work here...

But you will have him crying if 
you try to record him with out his permission.

He learns the rest from
Barney and other reputable well known singers...

Past that we have had great fun with

visits from family.

Jill and David

(my sister and her husband)

came to visit in April.

Then,

Mimi

(My mother)

came to town for a weekend.

She also gifted Jake and me with matching

bow ties.

Which I like.

I never saw myself wearing one,

but I think I like them.

You can see mine and Jake's a little bit

in the photo below.

The kids keep me entertained and exhausted.

I'm making friends here and so are the kids.

Jake amazes me with his intelligence.

He moves fast, figures things out quickly,

knows what he wants, throws tantrums, and

understands moods and situations.

Is that even normal in a 1 year old? Seriously.

Ali is independent and wants to do things her way.

She is funny and bright. And she never forgets.

She's obsessed with Elsa and loves to dance.

She loves attention, tickles, and treats.

And my favorite...

She thinks she can get out of eating as long as something hurts.

A body part that is... any of them really.

We are welcoming summer

and 

all the fun it will have to offer for play time

(not so much the yard work time).

However,
the sun
can be annoying sometimes...

But we always try to smile...