Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving was fantastic. We went for a hike, BFF prepared an amazing feast and we watched movies.

Our little chicken hasn't been feeling so well for the past week though. She's had a fever and a cough. I took her to the Doctor today, and it turns out that the chicken has Strep throat (again) and Bronchitis. Double whammy.

This winter blows. We haven't even seen an inch of snow here in Denver, and we've all been swapping germs like crazy.

Anyway, keep Alex in your thoughts because she wants to get back to Gymnastics and Music class real soon.

Mama and hiker girl

Our little hiker wanted to be carried down so that she could eat her snack, and I can't say that I blame her. Given the option, I would also like to be held when eating a snack.

Fives a monkey jumpin on bed

Alex come wis you

Funny story.

I went for a run yesterday while the neighbor played with Alex. I returned after an hour to find Alex happily playing with Iris. She comes running into my arms and says...

Alex: Mama, I'm cryin!.

ME: Why are you crying?

ALEX: Mama go for run, and Alex want come wis you.

ME: You would like to come running with me?

ALEX: Yes. Tomorrow Alex come wis you.

Gymnastics Report Card

Gymnastics Class Report Card (written by Mama)

Participation: A

Listening: C-

Motor Skills: A

Sitting still while Teacher gives instructions: C

Number of Timeouts given in 45 minutes: 2

Crossdress much?

Crossfit much? This photo should be titled "Crossdress much?"
Check out foothillscrossfit website for more info on crossfit itself...I've been having fun.
The second annual CAPTION CONTEST is coming up, but not on this photo, so save your witty comments for when they count.

Eating crayons and pooping rainbows

Meet our new dog.

She was on craigslist (or craig's corner as a friend's mother calls it).

Pertinant stats:

Name: Friendly (this was the name previous owner gave her, we are open to suggestions)

Height: Short

Weight: Less than Alex

Breed: Unknown

Check out that drivers' side leg and paw. No, it did not get caught in a wood chipper. We think God might have been in a hurry when he was creating this dog. It appears as though the left leg is on the right side, and the right leg is on the left side.

Oh, and she literally pooped rainbows the other day.

Friendly ate crayons and pooped rainbows...this has got to be the dog for us.

Nana and the zoo

Nana was explaining the intricacies of kangaroo anatomy to Alex yesterday at the zoo.

Timeouts are harsh

Here's our little chicken.

The chicken has earned several Timeouts lately. She always cries during Timeout, then we hug, then she begins to award Timeout to each and every one of her dolls for the same infractions that she incurred.

It's hilarious to listen to her during these scoldings. SHE SERIOUSLY YELLS AT THESE DOLLIES! I don't know where she gets that, because I don't yell when I give her a Timeout, I simply put her in the Naughty Chair, and go about my business for 2 minutes.

Her dolls however, they really get yelled at.

Rioja, we're still hungry

I met the Hot Tomato Girls out for a real trendy dinner at "RIOJA".

We underwhelmed the patronage with our classless clothing (read, we were underdressed), but holy cow did we ever have fun!

And Rioja, if you're reading this, Anne and I were still hungry after dinner. Riddle me that Batman.

Jersey Jen and Anne the Hot Tomato girls

Jersey Jen and Anne are feeling no pain after a few "lightyourassonfirejalapenomartinis".

You might think Anne isn't watching you in this picture, but she is, she's watching.

Sussa and Alex

Alex and Grandma Sussa (Sunshine) had quite a day of painting and sharing noodles.

They are both 2 years old.

belly full of snow

These photos were taken one year apart.

Today we had the first snowfall of the season. When Alex woke up, we showed her the snow through the window, and she had to go outside THAT VERY SECOND OR SHE SIMPLY COULD NOT GO ON LIVING.

I bundled her up, and she cleared our lawn of snow by eating it one handful at a time.

full contact piano playing

Look at them all stacked up. Alex earned her spot on that piano bench by waiting her turn (that was VERY difficult), then she sat next to a girl who her mom describes as "spirited".

Well, little "Miss Spirited" started by roughing up the boy next to her, then she wanted to play an octave higher, which was TECHNICALLY Alex's territory...it was real aggressive, but Alex held her own.

The incredible precision

Alex is gifted, in so many ways.

BLUE

Alex not only painted her own nails, she also painted the toes of every doll that she owns...blue, just blue.

hiding in the jungle

One of Alex's favorite things to do is to hide in the jungle. We do this for hours, I'm not even kidding, WE DO THIS FOR HOURS.
Alex hides Buzz Lightbeer, Flamingo finds him, Alex hides Jessie, Rae finds her...

Jam session with Sally

The chicken is having a serious jam session with Sally and Mieke. I can't remember if it was Winnie the Pooh or John Denver who composed this song originally, but it sure sounded beautiful. Sally is moving to Belgium, and we are very excited for her and her new love. We love you and will miss you Sally June!

Halloween 2010

Jessie showed that buried skeleton who's boss. Halloween was super-duper fun this year. Mama ate lots of candy, Mommy took Alex trick-or-treating, and Alex charmed the neighborhood with her cowgirl smile.

Jessie and the Ghost

Interesting Fact: Alex actually likes being scared. She was scared of this ghost, and yet she still wanted to be around it.