Celebrate:)

As we have for the last 6years, we went to A-Basin for Shawn's Birthday Celebration!  However, there were other plans in store for us!  As we got closer to the Basin we noticed people were parking on the curb, over a mile away - uuhhoohh!  We knew we couldn't carry all of our gear, plus Elsie Anne, if we had to park that far away, but we drove up to the front just to see if we might get lucky & land a good spot.  Nope, it wasn't in the cards today?!  Shawn came up with a better plan & we tried something different!

We drove to Keystone, which has already closed (along with Breckenridge), parked right up front & huffed-it up the hill - so that EA could have her first ski day, as we'd promised!!!

{Let me clarify...Shawn huffed-it up the hill!}  That is them, the little dot at the top.  EA made it about half way before Shawn had to scoop her up:)

After that first long run, Shawn got smart and 'groomed' a shorter run with his skis.  Here they are getting ready for the shorter run!!  Elsie Anne couldn't get enough!

Each time she got to the bottom, she was ready for more!  Shawn didn't complain, he picked her right up and trekked back up!  He was so happy that she loved it:)

We were both glowing as her abilities shined!  She's a natural!  She had to be just like Daddy, holding his skis, as we walked back to the car...

We'll be doing this a few more times before we're Florida bound!!

Happy 33!

As it dumped another few inches of SNOW, we were warm and cozy at Northside Pizza for Shawn's Birthday!  Elsie Anne has been so excited for Daddy! 

She's practiced the 'Bday Song' for him over and over!  And of course she got to blow the candle out for him!

Another fun, family evening!  We love you Shawn - thanks for being the man that you are, the most amazing Daddy & absolutely perfect husband I could ever dream of!

Hooters!

Shawn chose Hooters for his Ohio Birthday Dinner - he said it would be 'an event', since no one ever goes there with their family!  Leave it to my Delightfully Tacky, Yet Unrefined {the Hooters shirts say this on the back} husband to choose this venue, out of all the restaraunts in Cincinnati, for our Family Dinner!

Shawn's best friend, Rodney & his girlfriend Annie, came to join us!!

This little Angel said, "she has a bootie Daddy!"  Yes, my two year old noticed the awful attire these women were wearing!!

And somehow they thought we were celebrating EA's birthday & brought her this balloon and cake!  It wasn't until they asked her name that we realized!!!  We all had a good laugh on that one & made sure they knew it was Shawn's!!! 

By the end of dinner, Shawn had acquired too much Hooters paraphernalia for my liking!  Somehow they talked me into letting my daughter wear this shirt??!  Don't miss the "boobies coozie" as EA calls it:)

Rain, Rain...

...Go Away, Come Again Another Day Stay as long as you want - we love you!!!  How refreshing this humid rain has been!  A little chill in the air, drizzle falling down... nothing more this Colorado Girl could want!  Elsie Anne had a ball wearing her cousin's Rain Coat & Boots!!

This picture doesn't even need a caption...Green Grass, Mud Puddle, Rain Clothes = Big Smile!!

Elsie Anne & Brady playing on Papa's tractors!

EA not too happy, at first... but she soon warmed up to the tractor's loud noises!!!

She loved this little 'skid-steer' - it was just her size, so she said! :)

We thoroughly enjoyed the rainy weather in Ohio!  EA learned about thunder & lightning, and got to wear her Crocs almost every day!!!  I'm not joking, we LOVED it!

Mr.&Mrs.Ball

The whole reason we were in Cincinnati, and I didn't get one picture with my camera at the wedding!  I guess that just shows how much fun I was having:) 

Dana was the most beautiful bride, threw a perfect vintage wedding with green & purple as her accent colors, delicious food & flowers, & had the most amazing photographer - I'll post some pics once I get them from her!!

Love you Adam & Dana - CONGRATS!!

Go Reds!

We flew into Cincinnati on Tuesday afternoon and had a chill evening with the Fam at Casa Fraser!  Wednesday, we were ready to party!!  The Dads (Shawn, Brad, Adam) took the kids to the Reds Game & the Moms (Me, Melissa, Dana) had a well needed primping day!!  We had mani/pedis and a fun Hibatchi lunch:)

Elsie Anne & Shawn at her first Home Reds Game!!!  Us Moms were terrified after finding out they were in prime 'Home-Run Zone'!!

Uncle Adam, groom to be, and Liam!

Uncle Brad, Logan (lft), and Brady all decked out in their Reds gear!!

Once home, they enjoyed the weather - flew kites, and played on the swing set & slide.

Elsie Anne and Liam enjoyed the new doll-house and all its little furniture & characters!

It was a sweet reunion when Dana & I got home - it was a long day without my Princess!! 

Check out my new nail polish & iPhone...yes, it was an expensive day!!  But to my defense, my phone broke & this was the best option!!!  Yay for iPhones, they rock:)

Just Dreaming...

...of Flip-Flops & Outdoor Pools!!
Until then, freezing cold toes, in new pairs of flip-flops...

...sidewalk chalk next to piles of snow...

...and indoor pool parties with friends...

...will have to do!!  I'm not complaining, just dreaming:)  I love my life!!

Haircut!!

I've given Elsie Anne a few trims myself, but she's never been to the 'Salon'!!  I thought it was fitting for her to come with me this time, since we were going to her Aunt Dana's wedding the following weekend!

She was absolutely incredible as she sat completely still, watched what 'Ms.Robyn' was doing in the mirror, played with the pink comb, and sucked on her lollipop!! 

Her first 'blow-dry' was hilarious!  She didn't know what to think - I'm sure she would have told me to stop, but she let Ms.Robyn keep on going! 

The result... a perfect little 'bob-cut'!  She was really proud to show it off:)