Dolores Family Reunion

Once every two years, we get together with my extended family which is a huge group.  My great uncle has property in Dolores, Colorado and we converge and do all things family!  Gus, in standard Gus fashion got stung by a swarm of wasps. Other than that, it was a wonderful trip!

Sycamore Creek

 We hit up Sycamore creek during spring break, it was an impulse trip and we had an great time.  On the way to the creek Gus asked if he could get dirty, I told him yes... he took that promise to heart and walked straight into the water when we got there.  He was in Heaven and he talks about going back all the time.  Just some girlfriends out with their kids, oh wait and Billy, the token dude who came along.  We were glad he was with us, because of course Jill got stuck and he drove it out of the sand like no big thing.  Marlo also threw down the most amazing dutch oven dinner, it was the best! 

Family Sleepover

When I say sleepover I use that phrase loosely.  We had all my sisters and all the kids sleep at our house, it was good times.  Nail painting, dance party (including a sweet conga line), games with Grandma, toilet papering, Muppet movie, late night chocolate frosty, and then we topped it all of the next day with a trip to the zoo.  I have the best family ever, they are awesome.

Photo Class

I took photography classes in high school and college, but both of those classes were film and I knew I needed to step up my knowledge so I could really use my new digital camera.  Don't get me wrong, nothing will replace my love for the darkroom, it really is magical... but I wanted to be able to capture with the new convenience of the digital era. I took a class online, and really enjoyed it.  Wendy Schulz is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn at any level.  

Disneyland 2012

We made a promise to Gus that he could go to Disneyland when he turned 5, the sort of promise you make to kids in the heat of the moment.  Well, he remembered that promise and stuck us to it.  We tried to convince him he had to be taller, but his body miraculously grew to the perfect height a month before our trip.  We had so much fun, it had been over 10 years for both James and I so it was awesome.  We took along Grandma and Grandpa Bowles and they added a whole new level of fun as well.  It was great, we told Gus we would go back in another 10 years!

5th Birthday

This boy turned 5, I can't believe how quickly time has flown.  I adore him more and more each day... with a love that will never end.  I still go into his room when he's asleep and give him kisses and tell him how much I love him.  I love to soak up every minute of time that he still likes being with me!

Easter 2012

Good times chasing after the Easter Bunny and getting all sorts of deliciousness.  The kids could hardly contain their excitement, we even had an egg rolling bracket going on.  Of course we did remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ the next day on Sunday.  We aren't stupid, we like to drag out our holidays as long as possible.