Remembering Jack

Jack's 5th birthday

 Happy 5th birthday Jack!

 We had a bike themed birthday party.  The school track was an excellent place to have an obstacle course.  I think it went very well.  They loved it.

We made bike name plates and started the obstacle course through this arch.  Such a big boy.

Date night; 11 kids; a blast.  They are watching a movie, not in a zombie time out.  :)  Just in case you were wondering.

Cute Mirra dancing in her adorable blue dress.

Some good shots

?Life's Questions?

Jack:     When are you and dad going to die when you are ugly?

Mom:  (shakily) I don't know.  No one knows.  (left the room quickly so I wouldn't laugh in front of him)

First Steps

Mirra took her first step this morning.  Just so you know.  :)

Swimmer Trophys!

Mirra's 1st Birthday

 Jack with our sweet friend Hannah bug.

 Celie ready for gymnastics.  We don't have many pictures of gymnastics, but it is a big part of our life.  Celie and Jack work hard at practicing almost daily.  They really enjoy it.

First day of 2nd grade!  She is growing up so fast!

Happy Birthday pictures for Mirra's 1st birthday!  Her and Cora celebrated their 3-day-apart birthdays together with a gathering involving cake and blueberry cobbler of course!  She has grown up so much too.  Her personality is so fun to have as a part of our family.  We love her.

Mount Evans

 Mount Evans:  Celie and Dad ready to hike the thought-to-be 2 hour hike up to the top - 14,000+ feet high.

 Reached the summit!  (4 hours of ridge climbing, boulder jumping and altitude headaches)

On our way home.  Such a beautiful view atop Colorado mountains.