More Birthday Pics

Pretty sure she's excited :D

Sisterly love. They aren't related at all are they?


Smiling at Dad - Can I really eat this?


First touch.

Diving in with the spoon all by herself.

Cherry frosting. She didn't like it or hate it. She wasn't really sure what to think of that flavor.

Mmmmm

She loved looking at it.
It is INCREDIBLY humid here, and our a/c isn't working well. So unfortunately, this giant cupcake of a cake's frosting just melted off.

Enjoying a taste.

Getting to that "I've had enough sugar now" right before she starts thinking she is just a ball of energy, and then a sugar crash :D



Grandpa sent money to go buy her something. We bought a giant giraffe looking thing she picked out, and this outfit that we thought Gran would approve of :D

Happy Birthday, Sylvia!

Sylvia Ann
8lbs 10oz
22 inches
7:53am
Nickname - Syllie :D And she is just that, one silly little girl.

One Year Old

First Day of School

Victor had to put his backpack on also. He so desperately wanted to go with them. Three more years, Buddy.

Eve didn't give us hugs, kisses, knuckles, fives...NOTHING. What the heck? She just took off. I think she was ready. And so were we lol

Eve's first day of Kindergarten was today.

Dirk's first day of 2nd Grade was yesterday.

Do you have any idea how much I accomplished today with just 2 kiddos? A LOT. And they go to bed so early since they are so worn out. Dirk was actually up before 5am this am. Eve tapped me on the shoulder and said she was ready at 5:59am this morning. She was all dressed and ready to go. This should be an easy bedtime tonight LOL

Victor-ism

Victor lost his grip on a balloon he received today and it flew up into the air. This is the story he told Ryan...

V - Daddy, I dropped my balloon. It in the sky. I can't reach it.
R - Oh, no.
V - Papa will get it.

And that was that. He didn't fuss over not having his balloon any more, because Papa would get it for him. :D I don't remember ever telling him Papa was "up in the sky" like that. He's such a good boy.

Colorado

Last week, Sarah and I took a little mommy vacation to Denver, Colorado to visit Jon and Candace, and little Charlotte. I had an amazing time. I've now seen the ocean and the mountains, and the mountains by far are my favorite. So beautiful. So majestic. I cannot wait to go back. It was the perfect little getaway, and I am so thankful for Jon and Candace's hospitality, and for Charlotte letting us sleep in her big girl bed :D

Charlotte painted my toenails. You should have seen the end result lol Looked like all my toes were bleeding :D


Some river


I took a pic of pink flowers for Eve.



The Lord is always shining down on us :D


I like this pic as it shows how big these "small" mountains are.


I've never seen a rainbow so thick. It was beautiful.


Me at the Balancing Rock.


Garden of the Gods was beautiful


The "Big Airplane " at the entrance of the Air Force Academy. B-52. Incredible to see in person.


Stained glass windows in the Air Force Academy Chapel. With mountain views.


The organ in the Chapel. Stunning.


Cool Chapel - interesting. Very interesting looking.


Air Force Academy Chapel - How awesome is that?

Playground Fun

Sprinkler Fun

Sleeping Victor

Ryan found Victor sleeping :D

Harley Puzzle

Harley puzzle we put together for Dad :D
From Brian Bartelt for Christmas several years ago - Thanks, Brian :D

Hatfield

The rock up at Hatfield, Field 3, First Baseline


Uncle Matt "Watering the Tree", or the kids lol


Uncle Matt showing Victor how to squirt the hose.


Uncle Matt squirting Victor lol