Playing with Cans

Who ever thought that a case of Diet Cokes could be so much fun? And who would have thought a 4 year old and a 14 month old could play together with it? Well, this morning McGinnis starting taking the cans out of the box and bringing them to Emma. This turned into a building exercise, and then into rolling them on the floor, and then stacking them on the tray, etc, etc, etc. I'm so glad they had so much fun. Mama had to pull the plug when they started tossing them down the stairs!

Playing in the Tent

Emma has a tent that the kids love to play in! McGinnis thinks he is just as big as Emma, and loves to play inside it, too. We are also building quite a few tents with blankets these days. Oh the joys of childhood!

Playing Outside

Sometimes after school, Emma's friend Connor comes over to play. They love to play outside together. They have decided that it is really fun to slide together, and of course, collapse in a pile at the bottom. Here's a picture of them holding Mac (who is almost as big as they are!) at the top.

More Halloween Pictures

Yep, Emma has learned how to cross her eyes! Now the mother in me is saying, "Stop it or your eyes will stick like that!"

Pumpkin #1

Pumpkin #2

Pumpkin #3

Ems was Tinkerbell for her school Storybook Party.

Emma and her friend Connor the Transformer at school.

Playing a marble game at school during her Halloween party.

Emma and her teacher, Mrs. Hart

The Cowpokes

We had a great time tonight. We trick or treated at a few neighbors' houses, and then went to church for a Trunk or Treat. Emma and McGinnis were cowpokes.

A side view of Mac's chaps!

What in the world is that?? And can I make it dance again??

Happy Halloween!

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Sprague Lake

Every time we go to Rocky Mountain National Park, we have to stop off at the Sprague Lake trail. It's not much of a hike--more of a stroll around a beautiful lake with a breathtaking view of Hallett's Peak. The kids love it because they can run, throw rocks in the water, see the ducks, and watch the fish lazing in the shallow stream. Enjoy!