Halloween Party

Last night, we went to a Halloween party with a few of the kids from Westside. The kids had a good time playing some games. Nicholas and Connor were decorated like mummies, and the kids carved pumpkins with the help of some adults. Abby had quite the night. She bumped her head a few times and had a knot on the top of her head. Next, she "accidentally" bit into a glow stick and swallowed some of the liquid inside. Just in case anyone's children does this, just have them rinse their mouth and drink some fluids (Jim called Poison Control).

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

First Snow

Can you believe it? We got around 7 inches of snow overnight and into the day today. Of course, I had to take my parents to the airport early this morning. The roads were horrible. Jim and Abby had to take time to play in the snow after church this morning. I think perhaps Jim had as much fun as Abby. This Wednesday the temperatures are supposed to be in the 70s, so I think the snow is short-lived (thank goodness). Jim said we would be moving back to KY on the next snow. Just kidding

Estes Park

Yesterday, we took my mom and dad up to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, very beautiful sights. At our house, the weather was in the 70s and up in the mountains probably around 50s to 60s.

One of the sights was Bear Lake. Abby thought it was pretty neat to see snow when we didn't have it at our house.

We saw some mule deer and right before we left we finally found some elk hanging out on the golf course. I think the highlight of the day was the elk. All of us were so excited to get so close to the them.

Abby is NOW 8

Abby is now eight years old. Her Grandma and Grandpa Neely came in to stay with her this week. For her birthday, she got a new bike, Star Wars movie, baby doll, Super Peach for her Nintendo and a few instruments from her other grandparents. I think she made out ok!

Abby's PRE-birthday

We decided to have an early birthday party for Abby at Casa Bonita. We invited some of her friends from our new church, Westside. For all of you that don't know what Casa Bonita is, a very corny mexican restaurant that have cliffdivers, fire jugglers, shows, caves for the kids to go through, and an arcade. The food isn't very good, but Abby loves it there. Happy 8th Birthday Abby!

Karate

Last Monday, Abby got her white belt. She tries her karate moves on us all of the time. It is getting pretty dangerous around here.

We miss everyone! I hope you all are doing well.

First bike trip

Well, we had this bright idea to hit the trails last Saturday afternoon. We fit all of our bikes into the back of the SUV. Started on our quest to bike all day. It was so windy Abby couldn't even pedal, so we found a playground and it made Abby just as happy as biking.

New wheels

Abby got an early birthday present. She needed some new wheels. Her knees were hitting the handlebars on her old one.