Phone pics

Cute sleeping Eleanor, this pic is probably from February. 
We drove up to Denver to see Sarah's nephew Kerst get baptised.  It didn't take very long for Kimball to fall asleep in the car. 
We were staying at a hotel in Denver for the baptism.  We were planning on going swimming.  Simon wore these gogels for two days before we went swimming, part of Thursday and ALL day Friday. 

Simon and John Deere

Kimball and Simon had fun trying to hide my things or take them away from me while I was packing up to leave. Here Simon is wearing my John Deere hat, and you can't see in this pic but he is also holding my John Deere tractor keychain.  The John Deere blanket was given to him my his Aunt Rosanne. 

Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The Saturday before I left Colorado Springs we all went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with some of Emily's family.  This is one of my favorite things to do in Colorado.  The weather was perfect and we had a very fun morning.  Thanks Emily for treating us!

Simon was too scared to sit on a horse.  

I got to accompany Kimball on the Merry-go-Round. (you notice the whole in Kimball's pants...I only point it out because it is really funny when he puts them on backwards and he tries to convince you its the right way.)

Kimball was a natural when he jumped into this kayak on display.  He grabbed the paddle, pushed out, and started paddling.  It was a riot. 

Kimball pretty much refuses to have his picture taken these days.  I have to tell him I will forget what he looks like if he doesn't let me, it worked the first time. 

Kimball was very excited about riding the train.

 He had to wait a few turns so he could ride in the engine. 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has the largest display of giraffes I have ever heard of, easily 15.  

Eleanor and Simon waiting to take off.

Kimball was very excited about riding in Aunt Emily's van to the zoo, he parked himself in the driveway waiting for her to arrive. 

Young Musician

Eleanor is such a big girl already!

I love this picture cause her hand is on her dad's arm

happy, chuby little Eleanor

Simon on the guitar

Eleanor

Cute chubby little Eleanor

All bundled up for a walk.

Eleanor always smiles and coos, until you turn on the camera!

February 2009

Kimball and Simon in their nice shirts Aunt Rosanne got them for Christmas. Kimball has been pretty anti camera lately, so it's hard to get a good picture, well, it's always hard to get a good picture of these kids! They love playing with their trains.

Cute little Eleanor. She is such a happy baby!

Always cooing and smiling.

Some videos: I think Mom will enjoy these the most, but here are some short videos of the kids.

I am afraid I am not the best influence on these boys. Simon always calls the disney princess blanket I have "my princess blanket," and it is always his blanket of choice when he is in my room. In this video I was babysitting Simon and Eleanor. For some reason, Simon got really upset when Sarah left this time. It took forever to calm him down. I finally convinced him to come and play in my room and watch Thomas on my ipod instead of crying by the garage door. You can hear his big little sigh from crying so hard at the end of the video. About Eleanor, Simon usually says, "she's pretty cute," or "she's sweet."

Chillin' in Laura's Room: Kimball and Simon's Fav Activity

Simon was a bit sleepy

Kimball and Simon love to terrorize me while I am trying to work. They love snuggling and

playing with my blankets and messing up my bed and bringing their toys in my room. Here they are watching a movie.

Kimball's New CTR Ring

Kimball wearing his new church clothes from his wonderful Aunt Laura, and modeling his new CTR ring. Kimball of course has a goofy smile and who knows what Simon is doing.

Sleeping Eleanor

Snuggling with Aunt Rosanne

Kimball was happy to have his other aunt around for the holidays.

Hat Hair

After taking a walk and playing at the park, Simon and some crazy hair!

Fun at the Park with Grandpa

Sarah and Simon

Aaron and Kimball digging a tunnel.

Simon had to go down the slide on my lap, it was a tight squeeze.

We took a nice walk to the park on morning while Mom and Dad were still here. Kimball enjoyed being pushed on the swing by Grandpa.

pics stolen from Rosanne's Blog of Christmas 2008

Me with Eleanor and Simon, and Kimball playing on the computer

Simon and Eleanor

Me and Eleanor

Me and Toby :)

Me reading a book they got for Christmas to Kimball and Simon

I stole these pics from Rosanne's blog because I don't have very many pictures of myself on my own blog.

Christmas 2008 in Colorado

Kimball modeling his new clothes
Toby enjoyed opening a few presents

It took an entire evening for Toby to relax once they got here,

but then he just made himself at home.

Kimiball flying down the stairs...

when he landed he said "it didn't work"

Aaron's old superman costume that Mom brought.

The Christmas holiday came and went all to quickly for me this year. It was great to have Mom, Dad, and Rosanne come to Colorado to celebrate with us, but the weekend went by too fast. It was nice to see Toby again too!

Kimball was sure excited to open presents and get new toys and clothes. Simon didn't really understand the concept of opening the presents to get the toys...he just wanted to play with the presents Kimball opened instead of opening his own.