Fall Colorado fun

Even though it is still in the 80s at the end of September, we are sure fall must be coming. The aspens are turning, the nights are cold, and we can find canned pumpkin again! Here are some pictures of hikes and such. We were glad that Grandma was able to join us for a stroll last weekend!

Mr. Big Stuff hiking on his own with poles.

Snack time, turn around point.

The 3.5 of us plus Grandma. Really 4.5 of us if you count Toiyabe. Abers was asleep on the back.

River walking and catching those little red fish in the Arkansas...eddied out for safety.

Thinking about diving back in.

Waffle mania

Abraham loves to help in the kitchen. Most mornings, he makes the coffee for David. On the weekends when I'm home, we have GF waffles. This morning in particular, Abraham got to help! He pulls his chair over, tells me where to find the bowls, grabs measuring cups, climbs up on the chair, and then we start the process. He is wanting to crack the eggs, but I didn't think that was a great idea. Then, of course, you have to sample the product. He ate 2 full waffles this time around. Guess he had to fuel up for all the hiking he did later that morning.

Every good cook needs an apron. He likes to pick mine out for me.

Readying the supplies.

Mixing away. That is his job once the griddle it out and hot.

Randomness

After a weekend of mom being gone at work, this is what I find when I get home. David takes me to work most days so he can have the car to take Abraham hiking or wherever. One night this past weekend, he decided to leave Abraham at home with Uncle Bertrand after a failed attempt at bedtime. Aber's is far to smart to fall for that trick. He knows if I've been gone all day that if he stays awake, dad will bring him to come and get me. The man cried most of the time, looked for us everywhere, including the garage to see where the 'burb was, and finally gave in after about 45 minutes. He first laid his upper body down on the couch, and then once asleep, pulled his legs up under him with his butt in the air. This is the final stage of falling off the couch when I got home and put him to bed. Poor guy. He got to come the next night.

Taking his dog and moose for a stroll on the lawn mower.

The cousin's visit!

We have had a busy few days while Aunt Kari and cousins Jack and Ava are visiting from Portland, OR. First day, we went to the North Pole, near Woodland Park, CO. There were lots of fun rides (luckily the scary ones mom didn't have to go on as I could play the preggo card!), a really cool slide, pictures with Santa, and Neil Diamond Christmas music. Who could ask for better!?!?!? The next day was a quick trip to the zoo to ride another chair lift and feed the giraffes. On the way to Denver to take everybody to the airport tomorrow, we'll stop at the science center and see the dinosaurs! Fun filled and busy few days. Aber's LOVES LOVES LOVES having his cousins around to play with. They make him laugh all the time and he gets to chase them around and be like a big guy.

First time riding a chairlift. Pretty tough to get him to look up since there was cool stuff on the ground!

The famous candy cane slide at the North Pole. Hard to see in the picture how big his smile actually is.

Waiting on the reindeer to pull the sled away.

Train station

First train ride with a very sleepy boy.

At the zoo getting ready to feed the giraffes.

Cool giraffe car the big kids wanted their picture with!

Sky ride to the top of the zoo.

The big guys first haircut

So, David finally gave in and let me get Abraham's hair cut. DB did not want to attend the event...I think it might have put him in tears, watching his little baby become a big guy. The poor kiddo is constantly pushing his hair out of his face and ears. Seeing how I can't put barrettes in, a cut was the only option. We found a kid friendly place and he got to sit in a fire truck, watch Thomas the Tank Engine (first time for a movie) and eat as many raisins and snow caps as he wanted. All in all, he did a pretty good job. Here are some before and afters!

Extra curly hair on a humid day.

Moral support from cousin Ava.

Long locks getting ready to be cut. Notice the bangs down to his nose.

Getting ready for the first cut.

Doing okay, as long as the snacks were there.

The clipper made him squirm and giggle.

Pretty much done. 19 months, going on 12.