Juvenile Humor

I know I am a mean mom for posting this...but I just couldn't stop laughing! Unlucky for Aslyn, I had the camera nearby.

Welcome Home, Daddy!

To the untrained eye, these may simply look like piles of toys... BUT based on Denali's interest in the pile, one can deduce that Nathan is under there. As a welcome home, Aslyn convinced Nathan to: (1) build a fort, (2) get inside the fort, and (3) let her "share" most of her toys with him. Such a generous spirit :) Welcome Home, Daddy!

This is the way we wash our hands...

Aslyn LOVES to wash her hands...and as with everything, she has to do it herself. First, she gets the step stool, then she hoists herself up, turns on the water, gets some soap, washes and then turns off the water. AND she does the whole thing while dangling two feet off the ground. I swear she must be part monkey! The best part is to hear her banging around from the downstairs. Never fails to make me laugh...then run up the stairs!

Reading to Denali

Aslyn, after her nap today, decided to read to Denali. After trying many books, she finally chose the Puppy Book (how appropriate). See if you can catch the title, who one of the puppies looks like, and the toy one of the puppies is playing with. (Answers: The Puppy Book, Looks like Denali, and a Rubbery Ball.)

Jammy Day!

With Nathan out of town, I decided to have a Jammy day with Aslyn. For those who weren't aware, Aslyn asks everyday to wear Jammies when it comes time to pick out her clothes. Therefore, I thought a Jammy Day would be right up her alley. Here are a few pics.

































Even Aslyn's Baby got in on the Jammy action...she is wearing a pair of Aslyn's Jammies.

Happy Halloween!

A Few Pics from Halloween!Aslyn LOVES to share Suki's toys with Suki!

Lions, and Monkeys, and Princesses, and Dragons...Oh, My!

The Hair Conundrum

If you hadn't noticed, Aslyn has A LOT of hair, and we are finally getting to the point where we can "convince" (ie bribe) her to let us do something with it. The biggest problem is by the end of the day she decides that a pony (ponytail holder) is no longer needed and it ends up in her face or out of her face but very "Flock of Seaguls"-ish. I suppose the 80's are making a comeback...

Pumpkins...Round Two

It was probably fortunate that our first pumpkin met an early demise... then Aslyn and Breck got to take another shot at the carving! The second time I think they were starting to get the hang of it and even got their hands in the pumpkin goo. They ended the tiring evening by taking a rest on Denali...she is such a good sport!

Wildlife in Colorado

A HUGE Buck took up residence in my parents' front yard last week. IT is amazing how mundane the wildlife seems when you are driving by in your car everyday. It is nice to have a reminder of how cool wildlife can actually be when you are up close and personal (and safe behind a window pane). Aslyn, understandably, took frequent breaks from playing to "Say Hi to the Deer."

Pumpkins...Round One

These pics are from the first attempt at carving pumpkins. Sadly, our Pumpkin met an early demise when it began to wither (or as Sid the Science Kid would say...decay!) on our front porch.   As you can see little carving went on as Aslyn and Breck are nearing two and have the energy and attention span to prove it! I'm still working on getting the video from our HIGHLY networked  computers so for now I thought I would post some still pics. 

Riding With No Hands?!?

"Riding With No Hands"

My Mother, is a little bit taller than me, but who knows how long it will be like that, cuz' things are changing. I get a little taller everyday. My Father, is a little bit smarter than me, but who knows how much longer things will be like that, cuz' things are changing. And I've been changing. I get a little smarter everyday.

Ho-dee-o, over the rainbow. Hi-dee-i, to the top of the sky. Look at me, Mom, I'm riding with no hands. I do the best I can.

My Dreams, are a little bit bigger than me, but who knows how much longer things will be like that, cuz' things are changing. And I've been changing. I get a little bigger everyday.

Ho-dee-o, over the rainbow. Hi-dee-i, to the top of the sky. Look at me, Mom, I'm riding with no hands, and tipping back my chair, and didn't brush my hair. But I do the best I can.

~Ralph Covert "Happy Lemons"

To Hear more Ralph Covert go to: www.ralphsworld.com

This song gets me a little teary every time I hear it. I thought it only appropriate for our Blog title. On a whole different level, Aslyn is a little daredevil, so riding with no hands is right up her alley. More to come...