Colorado- June 2012: Rocky Mountain National Park

Aaron and the girls had a free day at camp and they wanted to explore Rocky Mountain National Park.  They invited us to come explore with them- and we had lots of fun.  Hannah was so happy to see her Daddy!!!

Colorado- June 2012: the park

Hannah and Nana at the park looking at the fish in the pond

All the girls and Aaron at the park!

Aaron and Hannah take in the view of Pike's Peak from the trails in the park

Hannah decided to "help" Nana push the stroller

Hannah asked Nana to push her on the swing a LONG time!

On the way home from the playground, Hannah got to hold Toby Dog's leash.  She giggled the whole time!

We had lots of fun walking in the park behind Nana's house with all the girls.  We even went to the playground at the park then next day.

Colorado- June 2012: the zoo

We took lots of pictures in Colorado, so I will just start with one of our fun adventures.  Nana took us to the zoo on Cheyenne Mountain.  Hannah loved feeding the birds and riding the kiddie train!  We even fed the giraffes some lettuce- their tongues are pretty slimy.

Nana's visit

Nana was here for a quick visit.  Hannah loves spending time with her Nana~ reading, singing, and most of all talking with Nana :)  Thanks for everything and for entertaining the jabber box early in the morning!

Fun at Nana's

Hannah in the tent

Hannah's two favorites: Aunt Kirstin (pronounced "shirshin" by the sweet girl) and a book!

Burke and Hannah watching Peter Rabbit- Burke claimed he wasn't scared but he hid behind the couch for the scary parts!

Nana has a huge downstairs area that is a perfect spot for playing!  There is a super tent for cousins to play and hide in, a basket of books and toys, large windows and a door to watch all the snow falling outside, and a big tv to watch your favorite shows.  Great job, Nana~ Hannah loves your house!

Snow day, part 2

Hmmmm. . .what am I supposed to do again?

Hannah loves sledding- I can't even count the time we pulled her up and down the driveway and street

This stuff is hard to walk in Daddy!

Aaron and 90 year old Mimi throwing snowballs at each other

Four generations having fun in the snow

Aaron and Evette showing their progress chart before taking a two mile hike in the snow- uphill both ways!

Sorry it has been so long since the last post.  Life gets crazy during the holidays!  Here are some pictures taken the day after the snow fell all through the night.  Hannah Loved being pulled in the sled.

Snow Day, part 1

It's Beginning to Look alot like Christmas!  It has snowed all day today here in Colorado Springs.  Hannah enjoyed spending a little time outside in the snow with Nana and me.  We even pulled her in a covered sled!  Hannah did not want to come in but the snow, the cold temperatures and the nightfall forced us inside.  Not to worry- we will be be back out there tomorrow!

Denver Zoo

While we were in Colorado we made our first visit to the Denver Zoo.  It was fun and exciting.  Hannah's favorites were the Artic foxes, the seals and the bears.  Burke had a great time as the tour guide- he loved informing everyone about all his favorite sites!

Wedding in Amarillo

We went to Amarillo last weekend to celebrate the wedding of a long-time family friend.  I didn't get many pictures- but we were pretty busy and had lots of fun catching up with lots of friends.  As an added bonus, Evette came to the wedding too.  Hannah loved seeing her Nana!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to our moms- Jo and Evette (both of whom are overseas today).  And to all the other special moms in our life- Kirstin, Robyn, Mimi Jane, Diane, Pat, Elaine, "A," Sharon and all of the honorary mothers who helped to raise us and teach us through the years.

Fort Worth Zoo

Here are some pictures that Nana took during our trip to the Fort Worth zoo last week.  Hannah's first trip to a zoo was not all that thrilling- she did not see most of the animals (she couldn't focus on small animals in big enclosures and the barriers are really high).  But she loved the birds, the tiger, and the kangaroo.  Piper Jane and Hannah actually fell asleep during the last leg of the trip at the primate section.  We hope to make another trip to this amazing zoo in a few month- with Daddy in tow to lift Hannah up high enough to see!