Woooooooo Whooooooo honk honk

Ash's over-acheiver genes dictated that he would not be just a Fireman for Halloween, he needed to be the Fire TRUCK! Check out his 'Daddybilt' machine!!

My Digital History

I'm committing anew to my blog. Not because I love talking about myself (oh, wait...), but because I just had a great lunch break reading through old posts, remembering the early days of the potato, and really enjoying the hubby's way of telling a story. Yes, I finally, after 10 years of marriage, can understand what the h-e-double-hockey-sticks he is saying.

So, with that, Themes as of Late:
-Huge crane arrived yesterday to plop 2 five ton boulders in our back yard. Pretty much entirely so Sean can have a slack line that holds up his heft. Yes, you can say 'excessive'!!
-Ash has declared that he no longer wants to be a fire truck for Halloween. He now has to be (HAS to be) a tractor trailer. Thank goodness I totally procrastinated getting started on his costume - think of the time I saved being lazy!
-Sean is actually cross racing!
-Ash now says, "Holler" and "Can I get a Whoop Whoop" on a regular basis.
-I am traveling like a madwoman, but focused on my free xmas vaca to St. Maarten with my lovely air and hotel points.
-I need to figure out how to connect this to Facebook...

Where Did January Go?

Another year began and before we knew it, January was a thing of the past. We had an eventful month to say the least. Starting with a crazy-amazing trip to Bora Bora (thanks to Fair Isaac!!) and pretty much ending with a not so fun trip to the hospital with Ash (thanks to pneumonia).

But sunburns are turning back to pasty winter color and Ash is back to school and as feisty as ever. Here are a few brag shots in case you didn't catch them on Facebook.

Skiing

The first day skiing with boy this past weekend. Some shuffling. The big winner was the gondola and bus ride to get on the hill.

Eee Eye Eee Eye Ohhhhh!

Ash, Zoe Gomez and Milo had fun at the Pumpkin Farm this weekend - saying hello to sheep, cows and kittens - and don't forget the donkey!! A hay ride pulled by a tractor was Ash's favorite! He was still talking about it this morning!!

Don't Forget Your Hardhat!!

Look who's driving dump trucks and excavators! The Children's Museum in Denver had a "Mighty Machines" exhibit this weekend - and Ash and mom went to check out the machines. Very fun day!!!

Toddler Bed Time!!

We have offically rid ourselves of the crib!! After a couple of crib-escapes, we are offically in a toddler bed. And we officially no longer sleep through the night!!! OUCH!

Today, Ash had another great day at school - he just loves that place. And he got a new book in the mail from Aunt Kim - Richard Scarry in the shape of an apple!! He couldn't be more thrilled.

On another note, we parents were thrilled to get a WII this weekend. Ash was confused about the packages for the DVD's - he thought they were books and he wanted to read them! I guess that is better than a kid who tried to shove a book into the DVD player!!

Hope everyone who reads this has a little better day than they expected today!!