Sunday, November 8, 2009

My Fall Trip To See Our East Coast Kids

Fall is a wonderful time to go to the Washington DC area. On October 28th I left Denver in a snow storm and headed to Maryland to see Kyle, Alexis and Hannah. As you can see Hannah was decked out in all my favorite fall colors. We had a great time together! Hannah changed my name from Grammy to Mimi. So now I am Hannah's Mimi. She is so cute when she says Mimi and Papaw.

We were so busy! We went to a toy store and Hannah tried out the Calico Critters. Auntie Pita had so many Calico Critters when she little. She played with them for hours. Hannah loved them. She spent about half an hour playing in the toy store. I think I know what Auntie Pita is getting Hannah for Christmas!!
This was my second Halloween to spend with Hannah. She was so cute in her lion costume. We went to the harvest party at their church. Hannah was not to sure about the costumes and the blue grass band but warmed up quickly .
Dad and Hannah check out the activities.
The ball pit was a hit!
Mommy and Hannah pick matching ducks.
Crawling through the maze.
What a fun night! Hannah loved the games and the children's musical. She also collected lots of candy for Mommy and Mimi.
Every morning I got to help Hannah get ready for the day. She loves to brush her teeth, pick her own clothes and help you with your hair. We had a blast.
We played at the park, one of Hannah's favorite things to do. She likes to swing.
She loves to slide!!
She can climb on all the wooden swing structures by herself. Such a big girl!
I can't wait for my next visit with this little cutie!!










Sunday, October 18, 2009

Hannah's October Surprise Visit

What a wonderful surprise visit we got from Hannah. She flew down with her Grandpa Brian for a few days and we enjoyed every minute of it!
Hannah counting beads with Papaw
Hannah's favorite numbers are three, five, six and ten!
Count again Papaw
And again!
Hannah loves the computer. Waiting to Skype with Mom and Dad.
Playing with Papaw!
Ready for some art.
Coloring a beautiful picture for Grammy
Hannah is very serious about her art!
More coloring at lunch with Grandma.
Ready to eat!
Talking to Papaw
Papaw, Grammy and Hannah
Good-bye kisses!
Grandma, Hannah and Grandpa.
We had such a wonderful time but I know that by Thursday Hannah was ready to see her Dad and Mom. Hope we can sneak her away from them more often!!















Amanda Running the Denver Marathon

It was just getting daylight when the start gun sounded!
The Denver Marathon 2009 was underway.
With the largest number of runners in the history of the race the beginning was a little crowded.
We were trying to see Amanda but she was in the crowd.
Downtown Denver, what a beautiful day for a race!
Amanda at the 4 mile mark, "looking good"
Downtown
Cheerleaders! "Chafe Now ...Brag Later"
Our group of Cheerleaders! Ash, Kate, A.J. & Beth
SHE DID IT!
After 26 miles and still looking good!
A hug!!
A deserving medal !!
A wave to her fans!!
One happy and hungry runner!!
Samantha McGee and Amanda. Samantha ran a half marathon in Switzerland this summer with Amanda. They are old high school friends. They've run about 7 races this summer.
Proud Daddy and Amanda
Jerry, Amanda and Beth
Jerry, Amanda, Ashley,Beth and AJ
Good friend Kate came to cheer!
Amanda and Ashley
An after Marathon treat!!


MILE 17 YOU GO GIRL !

Jerry joined Amanda in Washington Park. Making it to mile 21!

Four blocks to go!
And here is Amanda crossing the finish line! We are so proud of her!
What a fun day!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Hannah came to visit this summer and got to hang out with her Aunt Pita for a few days. They had such fun together and we enjoyed seeing them get to know each other better. One of Hannah's favorite toys at our house belongs to Pita. She played with this Noah's ark for hours when she was small and Hannah just loves it.
So many animals! Helping Noah load the ark.
Thanks Aunt Pita for letting Hannah play with your Noah's Ark. This Grammy and Papaw are glad we kept it!!