31 July 2010

A beautiful discovery.

It was worth the trek down south to find this spot. And, we did have to search. Although the park is situated on the south side of 285 - and you can see it from 285, you enter the park from the north. It is tricky to locate, but after driving through neighborhoods and underneath 285, we were there. Thank goodness we finally spotted signs or I don't think we would have found it. But once we finally made it, we spent hours at Bear Creek Park. It is truly a perfect park. Fountain. Swings. Slides. Creek. Grass. Trees. It is a new favorite spot. Next time, we're bringing a picnic lunch.

30 July 2010

Lovin' the library.

Our new library, Wright Farms Library, is such an amazing addition to our growing community. Liv and Drew love our visits to the children's section. There are toys and cool chairs and puzzles and legos, and lots and lots of books and movies. We're so thankful that we now have a library so close to our home!

Happy Birthday, Tudi!

29 July 2010

50th Anniversary



This year marks the 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Our very literary friend, Ethnie, chose this book for August book club. I'm looking forward to rereading a favorite from my high school English days, although the cover was not quite as appealing back then. Want to get your hands on an updated 50th Anniversary copy? It's available at Costco for $9.99!

A different kind of picture...

I'm an obsessive picture taker. But, sometimes I feel like my pictures are boring; cute, but boring. Set the scene: Mom trying to get everyone to look at the camera, making noises, bribing, saying, "SMILE!" and "Cheeeeeeeeeese!" Yet, I never seem to get the picture I want. So, I'm trying to think a little more like a photographer. Capturing the candid shot. Tilting the camera. Not centering my subjects or demanding a "Smile!"

So, here's an attempt. Just a random evening in the front yard with my simple Canon PowerShot camera and my most adorable subjects!

Costco.

Dinner. Laughing. Peek-a-Boo. Shopping. And, fun.
Gotta LOVE Costco!

sometimes when you least expect it...

life is hilarious and beautiful and delightful...

...even when you're just packing up the kids to run an errand.

my friend

When I met my dear friend, Sara, I was immediately taken by her laugh, her eloquence and her animated story telling. She possesses an expressiveness that is so uniquely her and entirely charming and captivating. We first met over four years ago in Foundations of Librarianship, our first class at CU-Denver in the library program. And, now four years later, we are both librarians, mothers and the best of friends.

While I continue to love those qualities that immediately drew me to her, I am now even more appreciative to have someone who I can share my tales of motherhood and marriage and life with candor and honesty. And she also openly shares her adventures with me. Most importantly, I admire the diligent, thoughtful and loving mother she is. Not only is she an amazing mother to Cameron, but she loves and cares for my Liv and Drew with such warmth and adoration. Not surprisingly, Liv is absolutely crazy about her Auntie Sara. And, watching our children play and laugh and become friends is such a beautiful extension of our friendship.

Speaking of our darling children, Liv & Cam engaging in their routine "Jump!" at the pool and Bubby getting a little more confident and secure on his feet everyday.

Thank you, my buddy, SW... I love you!
xoxox

27 July 2010

We love... Sun. Swimming. Spotts'.

Waiting and waiting and waiting for "Adult Swim" to end. 15 minutes is a loooooong time!

Liv had a blast splashing and playing and laughing in the big pool with Spencer and Colin.

Finally on our way home. We pushed my sweet baby to the edge,
he was so tired that the little guy fell asleep in his stroller on the walk home.

♥ We love our Spotts' ♥

Olivia, the Dancer.

Ballet. Tap. Jumps. My Happy Dancing Girl.