6.30.2017

Dinos LIVE

After a day so full of little people bickering that I was reduced to literally tying my children together with a scarf to work it out, we loaded up into the mini van and headed to the Denver Zoo for relief. Toyota's new #dinoslivewithtoyota event was kicking off and we were invited to meet these giant creatures face to face.  Our ten year old is an accomplished dino expert, so this would be right up his alley.  Not to mention it's the ZOO, so there's that.

The second our kids' feet hit the parking lot pavement, they were off in search of where the dino noises were stemming from.  The first extinct creatures greeted us within feet of our arrival in the gates.  A massive herbivore guards the lion exhibit while his high speed little companion squawks at guests.  A zoo worker took advantage of our son's pure delight over the dino guests and the two of them had quite the time discussing facts and observations.  It was even more charming that my son is currently sporting a woodchuck footprint on the back of his little noggen.  Don't ask why a woodchuck.  It's where his brain was at when his tush hit the barber's chair.  

While the actual live animals at the
zoo were of some interest, our time was highlighted by "what dino is next!"  We hustled toward noises and lights and met each and every dino nestled into the greenery and rocks throughout the grounds.  It was magic for our littles and because of that, it was also magic for Tim and me.  After a day of wishing summer away as a Mama, THIS was a breath of fresh air.  Thank you #dinoslivewithtoyota.












 

6.20.2017

Early Summer Happs

Schools out.  We have a 1st grader and a 5th grader and they are rather enjoying their summer.  Swim team has provided daily structure and weekend accomplishment, camps are keeping them occupied and Mama sane, the backyard hose is getting worked, sunscreen bottles are running low, popsicles are plenty, bed time comes late, play dates come one after the other after the other.  Summer is quite the blessing round here.

 Kindy graduation.  This little love will start 1st grade at a new, Christian school in the Fall.  We're excited to watch her continue to bloom.   Below was her face when Daddy surprised her and showed up for her book reading.  He holds her heart.




 Front porch happy.  

Just because her facial expression require visual documentation.






Swim team in our hood has proved to be epic.  Both kids are participating in practices and meets.  Dude has completed all his races, could care less about what place he takes, and continues to try new strokes each week.  Strangers and friends cheer him on in full force, he smiles as he backstrokes, and gives it his fullest go.  We're so proud of him and little sis.







Neighbor time is a daily ritual.  Watching these littles grow up is such a privilege.





Summer time also means we just might take a nap here or there.




Happy summer to you and yours.  Soak it in.