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.

Happy Independence Day 2012

Happy Independence Day from our house to yours!

The pictures of Hannah were actually taken in Colorado- it was just too pretty!  And our door decoration was our "project" for the day :)

Funny faces

While we were waiting for Aaron to finish talking to friends after church, I took these pictures of Hannah.  She has such funny faces!

Aaron the Elder

Aaron was installed as a ruling elder at our church this past Sunday.  The ladies put together a strawberry and champagne reception for the two new elders.

Backyard pool, marshmallows and a campfire

Summer arrived in Texas a few weeks ago, so it was time to get out Hannah's pool.  She loved playing in the pool and the sprinkler.  She played with her balls and climbed in and out, in and out.

When she grew tired of the pool, Hannah walked over and said, "I need marshmallow.  And campfire." What?  Where did that come from?  Oh yeah- she had been reading Curious George Goes Camping earlier that day and they roast marshmallows.  So what does Hannah's wonderful father do?  He fulfills his daughter's wish!  Aaron got out some marshmallows, toothpicks and a lighter.  Hannah's reaction: she thought the experience was very fun but one sticky mess was enough for her.

Swim lessons 2012

Hannah and I are enjoying a Mommy & Me swim class this summer.  Last week we mostly just played in the pool, practiced kicks and scoops, and even jumped off the side of the pool- super fun!  Yesterday I had to dunk Hannah's head under the water- I even did it with her- but she was NOT a FAN!!  However, today she went off the diving board! 
Well, more like dropped off and caught immediately.  Hannah had so much fun that she did it again. 

The verdict: swimming and jumping- Yes!  Blowing bubbles and head wet- No!

Happy Birthday Burke!

Today is Burkey Boy's 4th birthday!  I don't know where the time has gone- how did he grow up so fast?  I remember anxiously waiting for news of the birth of "baby G."  Aaron and I were teaching Sunday School to the 2 & 3 year olds in Roanoke when Evette called to announce Burke James' arrival!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of that crazy boy:

 Meeting Burke at Thanksgiving 08

 Reading with Burke in 2009

 I got lots of books for Christmas in 2009- and Burke thought they should belong to him!

 Burke loved Hannah from the very beginning :)

Trouble!  Hannah, Piper Jane and Burke just can't pose for a picture at the same time!

Happy Birthday Evette!

Happy Birthday to Nana! 
Here are a few of my favorite pictures of her:

 The very young Gentrys!

 Finding friends wherever she goes: meeting up with Karen on our tour of D.C. in 2006

 Evette loves to match with her grandkids

Even if she doesn't match- she coordinates :) 

 Matching all the grandkids!

 Nana and Hannah in green :)

All the girls at Grace and Todd's wedding rehersal dinner