Desert Rats

They're getting better and better about hiking. Soon, I-guy will be hiking the whole trail instead of being carried by daddy. Super-E is hiking circles around us.

More Swimming

Sorry it's so short. I had the wrong camera card and ran out of room. He's doing so good!!

Here is Super E being thrown by daddy. He said he feels like Super Man flying through the air.
Bye, Bye

A Stick to Hike With...

Helps to keep a steady foot.

Gets you through the tallest grass.

Is good for smashing things away.

Makes a great bat when you find some good rocks.

Is good for poking around with.

My Avatar Family

A great way to waste a whole lot of time is to try to create your avatar-self. Try it HERE.























It was really hard making Ry-daddy. I don't think I really captured his true character.

And would you leave your kids with this guy?


heh, heh, heh. Just joking. If we didn't have Uncle-tbone who would play legos and have lightsaber sword fights with the kids?

Under Water

E & I

Super E

I-guy

Pictures were provided by Sunshine Swim School as part of their swim lesson package.

First Day and Catch up

Super E's first day of second grade was on Monday. He had a "really great" day of course. He said, "all the girls want to do is chase me around!" Great! (note of sarcasm here).

I-Guy was not so happy about the whole thing. Not only does he want to go to school too, but he needs his brother. He moaned about it all day. It was sad. Mommy and I-guy are planning to do pretend school on mommy's days off.

On another note, me and ry-daddy celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary at the beginning of this month. We enjoyed a nice vegan dinner out alone, courtesy of Uncle Tim.

Here's to many many more happy years of blissful marriage and happy family-ness.

Mer-boys

These guys are turning into little fish. They have improved their swimming skills by leap and bounds. It's all they want to do!

Super-E *has* to have his goggles on at all times!

He can go under and dive for things on the pool floor.

I-guy wore floaties to build up his confidence from being dunked repeatedly by the swimming instructor.

He was floating around on his back (above) and jumping in with no problems by the end of the weekend.

(Left) Ethan diving for a nickel

(right) I-guy's floating toes.

Thanks goodness Uncle T-bone has a pool. We can go over whenever we want.

Birthday Highlights

Super E stats:
* He is a super 7 year old.
* He has lost 2 teeth so far.
* He is 49 inches tall and weighs about 50 lbs.
* He loves to talk, non stop and he is usually not shy.
* His favorite movies are ALL of the Star Wars movies.
* His favorite toys are Legos
* His favorite color is red.
* He likes to read about Star Wars, Legos and animals.
* He is reading the Spiderwick Chronicles right now (we are on book 4 of 5).
* His favorite foods are pizza, pesto and spaghetti.
* His favorite treats are chocolate chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, cake and any kind of candy (of course).
* When he grows up he want to be a builder. He is especially interested in building robots, ships and a life-size Lego house (to live in).

Happy 4th!!!

We grilled veggie burgers, ate lots of yummy fruit and then it rained and we played.

Beatin' the Heat

It's hard wanting to go outside in the kind of heat we're having. Good thing for buckets of water and huge frozen ice cubes with toys inside. Kept these guys happy for a good couple of hours.

Hello.....anyone there?

I just can't stand it anymore. Neglecting this little blog like I have. If anything, I should be adding pictures of my growing boys for Grandma Cindy and Uncle Richard. You guys still out there???

Father's Day 2008

In Colorado, or alacado, like I-guy says.

If you are still out there, say hi, and I will try my hardest to keep this updated.

Merry Christmas

to all our friends and family!

Jingle Bells

jolly good time

Warning: the laughing is contagious

Thanksgiving Recap

Late "Happy Thanksgiving" greetings to all. I can't believe I haven't posted since Halloween.

We went up north a bit to hang with Ry-daddy's side of the family for thanksgiving. A fun time was had by all. We were able to spend time with family members we haven't seen in a in a long time and catch up. It was very nice. We even got to meet the newest member of the family. My new niece. Isn't she absolutely beautiful! I made sure to sneak as many kisses and snuggles as I could.

Sarah and Howie all the way from Australia (the two in the middle) and Forest, Katrina (and kids-not pictured) all the way from northern California.

Here is the whole crew.

The kiddos

We also went on a hike along the Aqua Fria, which is currently bone dry. It was still nice getting some fresh air, even if it was windy and a bit chilly.

Super-E made a new friend in his second cousin. They were practically inseparable. Even though he talked non-stop about Star Wars, she found him hilariously funny and interesting. Or maybe it was his constant motion that she found intriguing. The fact that she stuck around to listen made them a perfect pair for the weekend.