Autumn in Colorado 2008

Well gang, I know I haven't posted anything since May and LOTS has happened since then, but I just don't know how I'll catch up so I'll start over today. Having said that, Dave and I drove up to the mountains today to see the beautiful changing colors of Autumn in Colorado. It was so incredibly beautiful! These were all taken above Central City and Idaho Springs.

Ryan's Graduation

Our nephew, Ryan, graduated from Kindergarten today. The whole family was invited so Dave took a couple of hours off work to attend along with Ralph and of course Grandma (Ralph's mom) and Auntie (me). They sang 4 songs (one about a flower hence the flower head gear he designed) and of course all of us had tears in our eyes. It's just so hard to believe that he's growing so fast as are all our nephews and nieces! Here are some pictures ... enjoy!

Ryan with his teacher, Mrs. Baxter (a friend of mine too from church):













Hayley tried on the head gear too!














And Auntie with the girls waiting for the program to begin:

Dad & Joy

Dave and I met my Dad and Joy in Castle Rock tonight for dinner to celebrate my birthday last week. We had a wonderful time as always and got to catch up on our lives. Here are pictures of us from dinner. Thanks for dinner Dad and Joy!!

Morning Star x2!

Well, our little bird above our front door has two babies now. Dave had read online that morning doves hatch two eggs so we were expecting the second one and she delivered. Here's the latest picture and of course we'll update when the babies arrive!

Welcome Morning Star!

Well, I've been wanting another pet. So "Morning Star" as we're naming the mama, has arrived! We opened our front door today to find a morning dove bird flying away and then we saw her nest. We climbed up and saw her first egg. There will likely be a second egg soon according to what we've researched on the internet. Nature is so amazing isn't it??!! Can't wait to see the baby!!

Vail Weekend May 24-26, 2008

My friend Tina and I went to Vail this past weekend. We had a great room at the Vail Cascade which is where these scenic pictures are from. We went shopping in town, went out for a fun dinner and did some scrapbooking. Then on Sunday we had massages before heading home. It was a nice getaway from everyday life!!

Happy Birthday To Me!

I'm 39 years old today! Wow ... where did the time go??!!

I had a wonderful day! I felt so spoiled all day!! First, my favorite girls and I went to lunch. Jen, Hayley and Mira took me to Chili's. Thank you Jen for a wonderful time ... you always make me feel so special!

Chris & Mira


Jen & HayleyThen I had my first physical therapy appointment and it went well. Then I came home for a little break before Dave got home from work. I had messages from my dad, Joy, my girlie Julie, and Mom & Dad! Then off again ... Dave and I went to P.F. Chang's for dinner. We had a gift card from my Dad and Joy from Christmas. It was a wonderful dinner and Dave surprised me with a beautiful new necklace! Then, one more surprise ... our friends Tina and Mike invited us over for a visit and when we got there ... surprise ... cupcakes with a candle to celebrate my special day!

Isaiah & Chris

And my birthday cupcake!! Thank you Tina!

And then my last surprise ... a birthday email from my nephews and niece up north, Xander, Kyler and Jaisa and a PICTURE of all 3!!! Yippee!!! It was perfect!!