3.09.2014

The wedding brought a lot of family to Colorado.  Hurray!  Mom was able to stay for an extended time and it was such a joy to have her here.  One snowy day we set off for Historic Fraser Hill to sled, but ended up at our local Rec Center instead.  I was a little freaked out by the road conditions, plus the Rec center saved us hours in the car and lots of money!  





Mom's first time down!  





There goes Carter





Climbing up the hill.  Free ride down, but no lift back up.  



Check out my shoe!  Duct Tape is pretty awesome.



Besides sledding, we saw Frozen on Imax, visited the Denver Museum of Science and Nature, ate at our favorite hamburger and ice cream place, and went to the library for preschool time.  The kids also got to bake homemade cookies and apple pie with Mamaw - forget about the bright yellow egg yolk that ran down the front of the white kitchen cabinets.  One night, Tyler kindly babysat so us adults could go to dinner and to a showing of Saving Mr. Banks.  Oh, we also watched the Anne of Green Gables series a couple of evenings in a row.  Let's just say I saw more movies in a week than I had in years.  A definite highlight for me was shopping in Historic Littleton - a new find.  I actually made a decision and bought some mirrors for my 30th Birthday present.  Although it was mostly all play and no work, we did manage to do some school.  It was so nice to have family here and we look forward to making memories with others who visit.       

Katrina's Shower

Justin's cousin, Stephen, from the St. Louis area moved in faith to Colorado Springs shortly after we moved to the Denver area.  It was nice to know we had a relative close by (90 min away compared to 1,560 min away).  He quickly found a church family and next came the love of his life.  I'd say the Lord rewarded his obedience!  Here are some pictures from an impromptu bridal shower I threw for his bride, Katrina.  



We usually drink from these jars.  A little lace and ribbon and BAM!  Instant table decor!



Ornaments hang from these homemade glittery sticks at Christmas time.

Games





Bridesmaids

Mom and Sis!