Merry Holiday!

While decorating the house, the kids decided to decorate these spare trees for their rooms. Kenzie did hers in Littlest Petshop and leftover Christmas ornaments. Rylan went for the hotwheel car option. I took a few photos and hastily devised this Christmas Card. Of course, as is typical for me, I realized it didn't print well and I ended up sharing it via facebook instead of via the mail. Whoopsie. Usually, it's procrastination that gets me. This year, it was my clever timeliness!

Thanksgiving

Our first Thanksgiving in Colorado was spent at home snuggled in the fold of our little family. The weather was beautiful so we walked down to our neighborhood park and had a good play. After a lazy afternoon - we commenced with the cooking. Doug discovered a new recipe for Buffalo Chicken Wings on the grill that was absurdly delicious (Kenzie loved them too!) Kenzie and I made our first stuffing, and it was surprisingly perfect.





Kenzie and Rylan decorated and set the table for dinner. Buzz Lightyear made an appearance for the final feast.



This year, we are thankful for this new home, which we love. This new state, which we love. And, for this wonderful holiday spent together (with some others joining us via Skype). We're building a pretty great life in Colorado, and we're all on the same page when we say we're thrilled & thankful to be here. A dip in the hot tub was a lovely way to end the day!

Splashes of color!

A Christmas present from Nana Bieker this year was some funding for the playroom. I turned Kenzie loose in there and let her pick out the colors (orange WITH a chalkboard wall!). I let the kids pick the art for it. I let them decide on the furniture and storage. I turned it all over. And, amazingly - it's a bright and refreshing place to play. Thanks Nana!