Bronwyn is a Preschooler!

Bronwyn is off at her very 1st day of Preschool! We've all been so excited for this day and have been talking about it for months! We got to take Bronwyn to the Meet n' Greet the other day where we saw her classroom and met the teachers. She was able to play around and get used to the room. Her class is in the afternoon so we took her up to the school just a bit ago and got her situated and then we were off. We stood outside and Danny asked if we should wait a minute just in case, but I started tearing up so I suggested we leave! I just love Bronwyn so much and to see her growing up is amazing. I'm so happy at the little sweet girl she has become. It's a big deal to drop her off and not know what exactly she'll be doing for every second we are away. I know it'll be so fun for her and I know she'll have lots of stories to tell! Can't wait to hear them all and I'll be counting down the minutes to see her smiling face!

Time for Sports!

I found a little soccer team to sign Hayden up on since Bronwyn gets to do so much and he is always just waiting around. I no sooner got him all set up and Bronwyn announced that she really wanted to learn to play soccer as well. Danny was thrilled that was into something other than dance so we got her into a team also. They are just the basics skills and such, not actual games. And these parent involved sports so I told Danny he could take over for these ones! The kids both had their 1st practices this weekend. Hayden was a little all over the place, but he still seemed like he was having fun. Bronwyn was really interested and did a great job listening and learning. Here are a few pictures from the day!

Celebrating 9 Years Together!

For our anniversary this year we kept up with our tradition of going up to Silverthorne and Copper Mountain. We been doing a little shopping and then having a nice dinner and staying the night up there and heading to Copper the next day for some some. Each year this same time is a guitar festival so there is a lot of fun going on. We went out on the paddle boats for a bit and then walked around some. We've been taking the chair lift halfway up the mountain and grabbing lunch and seeing the spot where we would like to renew our vows next year. It's so nice just to get away with each other with no set plans. Just spending good time together, revisiting our past and planning for our future! ♥

~Princess of the Pool~

Bronwyn is loving her swimming lessons and is getting very comfortable in the water. her teacher says that she shows a lot of enthusiasm and willingness to learn. It's fun to watch her "show off" for me and show me what she can do. I'm still waiting for the day that she will push off and be on her own... but she's enjoying herself and always doing a little more!

The "Wedding Dance"

Bronwyn must have heard this song, Satellite by Dave Matthews Band, from my friend Shandi's wedding last month. She was referring to is as "The Wedding Song" as it started and took dancing to it very seriously! I love catching her on video as she makes up her own dances, and I also love catching a sensitive side to my little Hayden!
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4th of July

We decided to celebrate the 4th of July with a last minute BBQ at our house. My parents and brother and Danny's brother James and his family all came over. We had lots of food and great desserts. The kids all had lots of fun together. We set up the poo in the backyard and that kept them busy for awhile! Just a fun time with good family!




























After everyone had left and it got dark out we met my parents outside and walked up to the greenbelt a street over where we could see fireworks all over the neighborhood as well as the city! We could see for miles and miles and had a great show! The kids thought it was perfect! We ended up on our front porch just watching the end to everything going on. Sure seemed like we were in the perfect spot since we could go in and be done for the night whenever we chose. Hope you all enjoyed your holiday!

Happy Father's Day!

The key to a good father is one who will still mow the lawn even on Father's Day without having to be asked! I sure am lucky to have such an amazing man in my life who always puts his family first. He is an amazing father to our kids and they are as much in love with him as I am. This morning I thought I would give Danny a little free time, so Bronwyn and I headed off for pedicures!!!











It was a fun time out for us girls and Bronwyn loved getting lots of attention! After we got home at was time to head over to Danny's dad's house for a BBQ. All of his family was there and it was nice to see everyone. The kids all had a great time playing together. Next we went to my parent's house for time with my Dad and dinner. We ate and just hung out for a bit. Hayden actually slept through most of the time we were there! He was worn out from the day! Once we got home we all just relaxed and took it easy. Danny said he had the perfect day! Here are a few pictures!

Where's Hayden?

Lastnight before going to bed I was turning off all the lights and making sure the doors were locked. I always peek at the kids one last time too. The door to Hayden's room was open and as I went to close it I noticed that he was not in his bed. I went into Bronwyn's room and found the missing Hayden...

♥ them!

My Little Dancer

Bronwyn has been taking a preschool dance class since last fall and is getting ready for her recital! This will be the 1st recital she will perform in without any teachers on stage. She'll also get to be in two dances. Her class is in a Mother Goose themed show and will be dancing to Hickory, Dickory, Dock. She has about another 6 weeks till the show, but at the end of each month the parents get to watch all the girls perform in class. Here's a video clip from today's performance!

Happy Easter!

We had three family gatherings to get through this Easter so it was a very full day for us! Bronwyn woke us up early to let us know that the Easter Bunny had been here. She said she saw full baskets but "did not peek!" She decided to wake a very sleepy Hayden and check out what was in their baskets.

Afterwards we went over to my parents house with breakfast and had an Egg hunt outside in the backyard for the kids and their cousin Drew.




























Then we headed home to chance clothes and went to Danny's dad's house for brunch. Evelyn's kids were also going so it was a fun time. There was lots of food and of course a fabulous cake by my sister-in-law Jamie. The kids played and we were able to just hang out and eat. They also set up an Egg Hunt so the kids got to have another chance to search for goodies!











When we were done there we took a drive to get the kids to fall asleep quickly before going back to my parents house for dinner. There we had "Round 3"! We ate an early dinner and hung out for a bit longer. And we all had more dessert! I felt like we ate all day!!! But it was fun. I always like holidays where we get to spend time with lots of family!