Glimpses from the Fall

10.20.09 (hiking with friend Andrew)

10.24.09

10.26.09 (sick Caleb)




10.26.09 (sick Caleb)

10.25.09 (John's birthday)

10.19.09

10.15.09

12.06.09 (early December snow)

11-17-09 (L's birthday-a trip to a Garden Maze)

11.17.09

I can't believe the last post I made was in August. My goodness time has one by very quickly. Here are some photos.

Annelise blowing bubbles, and Caleb helping.

One of the loves of his life

Daddy's little climber

A night out with Mamita and Papito

Lunch on Skyline Drive



Beautiful fall colors

Models

Do you remember this? (6-6-08)

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Fair Phone and Fur

We had a great time at the fair. Annelise wanted to ride every ride. The cow began to eat Annelise's shirt. Caleb cried when any of the animals looked at him. It all started with a baby duck nibbling his finger.

I love how little she looks in this picture. Everyone else's legs bend and dangle. Hers just stick straight out.

Caleb loves the phone and the giant bear.

MichaelAnnelise

Annelise has recently surprised us with her color abilities. Maybe we are just the regular proud parents who think that everything our kids do is exceptional. What do you think? Remember, she just turned 3 at the beginning of July.

Working hard on Masterpiece #2

This is the first one she colored.

#2

#2

She did this one in Sunday School this past Sunday. #3

I don't know much about art, but this one impressed me the most.

Masterpiece #4

She also did some building. Before she did this one, she made a tall cross standing up.

And this is Caleb's contribution to art. He works very hard too.

She really did these all by herself. I didn't help at all. I didn't even encourage her. For several of them, I only saw the end product.

More Happy Birthday

Uncle Eric & Aunt Lori's Wedding

My Uncle got married on July 11th and the kids and I were able to go 'watch'. Annelise quietly played inside with my sister while I held Caleb and watch occasionally through the window. We did get to enjoy the reception though.

with my sister Amy

4 generations

the new bride and her new crazy siblings

A & C chasing bubbles

with my babies...they certainly were tired

Annelise is 3

On July 5th, Annelise turned 3. She was very excited about her birthday and was very eager to blow out her candles. She had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday in New Mexico with Coco, Doodad, Tia Tricia and Uncle Doug. We spent a day at a natural hot springs pool and celebrated with hats, cake and presents. Annelise even "jumped" off the diving board.

She went rock climbing for the first time and made her daddy proud. She is a natural!

Annelise also had her first ride on a pony. Her name was Misty.

And she and Caleb threw candy to the crowds in a local 4th of July parade.