We finally have some snow! In true fashion, it waited until the end of the year:
How did you know that I couldn't end the year with a photo of our wee man?:
Friday, December 31, 2010
Goodbye 2010!
2010 was a fantastic year for the Fletcher Family of Colorado, but as always, we're excited for what lies ahead for us in 2011. We're looking forward to the boys skiing, sledding, learning more about how to lessen our impact on the Earth, building our chicken coop, expanding our gardens, keeping bees, riding bikes, more road trips, hiking, yoga, reading, hot spring soaking, and the list goes on and on! A big thank you to all of our family and friends who love and encourage us to no end. As we say in yoga, "The light in each of us, appreciates and honors the light in each of you."
We finally have some snow! In true fashion, it waited until the end of the year:
How did you know that I couldn't end the year with a photo of our wee man?:
We finally have some snow! In true fashion, it waited until the end of the year:
How did you know that I couldn't end the year with a photo of our wee man?:
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sledding!
Today I took Lochlan sledding for his first time ever. Matt had to work and so Bryan came along with us for the ride. We drove to Breckenridge and met up at the Breckenridge Brewery for lunch with my friend Bethany and her family, as well as her friends that were visiting from Texas. After lunch, we headed over to the Frisco Nordic Center and Recreation area to meet up with Bethany, family and friends, and got our sledding on!
I put Lochlan on my lap and took our first run. At the bottom, I poked my head around to get a good look at his face and I asked him what he thought about THAT! His mouth was hanging wide open and he yelled, "WOW"! He couldn't even get up or move, as he just kept sitting there trying to figure out exactly what he just did. He was SO into it. This kid loves the thrill and has absolutely NO fear. At least it's not a wonder where he gets it from. :)
We were only there for about an hour, and Lochlan was exhausted by the end. We barely made it out of the parking lot before fell asleep. We decided to take the longer way along the I-70 corridor, and there was a TON of traffic leaving the mountains and going into Denver, as usual. Since we were going that way, I wanted to show Bryan the Red Rocks Amphitheater, as he had never seen it before. Lochlan woke up as we were pulling in there, so it was good timing for a pit stop. We ended up getting home tonight at the same time as Matt getting home from work; Perfect!
I put Lochlan on my lap and took our first run. At the bottom, I poked my head around to get a good look at his face and I asked him what he thought about THAT! His mouth was hanging wide open and he yelled, "WOW"! He couldn't even get up or move, as he just kept sitting there trying to figure out exactly what he just did. He was SO into it. This kid loves the thrill and has absolutely NO fear. At least it's not a wonder where he gets it from. :)
We were only there for about an hour, and Lochlan was exhausted by the end. We barely made it out of the parking lot before fell asleep. We decided to take the longer way along the I-70 corridor, and there was a TON of traffic leaving the mountains and going into Denver, as usual. Since we were going that way, I wanted to show Bryan the Red Rocks Amphitheater, as he had never seen it before. Lochlan woke up as we were pulling in there, so it was good timing for a pit stop. We ended up getting home tonight at the same time as Matt getting home from work; Perfect!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Ice Trees
We had a weird snow, sleet storm at some point this past week. The next morning, the sky was as blue as can be (which is normal here 99.99% of the time). Matt & I were looking out our kitchen window into the backyard at the contrast of the icy branches of the trees. We both commented at almost the same time that it would be cool to take some photos of them. After Matt left for work, and Lochlan was happily eating his nummy oatmeal, I ran outside with the dogs and snapped some shots. I'm sharing them with you all, as they surprisingly came out much better than we ever would have thought!
Had ourselves a Merry little Christmas
Last night after Lochlan was in bed, Matt, Bryan and I had a relaxing evening of playing Monopoly and listening to Christmas music on Pandora. We all started noticing ourselves starting to get head colds, so we were trying to stay in the Christmas spirit.
St. Nick arrived while we were playing Monopoly!
Matt, Lochlan & I ended up being up much of last night, as Lochlan couldn't sleep due to being so congested and whatnot. It was a rough night, but we had a great morning opening presents. Nonnie & Beba sent the boys more trains (can't have enough trains around this house) and us a nice dessert server. Bryan had a package of gifts from the family in California, plus a bunch of gifts from us. Bry made a comment halfway through opening gifts that his wardrobe just tripled. LOL! So funny and true! Joannie sent Lochlan a great chunky puzzle that he loved and Santa was as good to Gavin as he was to Lochlan. After we opened our stockings and presents, we hung out playing with Lochlan's new toys, reading, and getting our Christmas meal prepared.
Matt made yet another awesome ham, as he did on Thanksgiving. The four of us (with the dogs begging at the kitchen gate) enjoyed the great meal, even if none of us had much of an appetite. Regardless of being sick, it has been such a great Christmas and we love having Bryan here, as do the boys. Definitely not a white Christmas, as it was over 50 degrees outside, but we are still thankful of all we have regardless.
TRUE LOVE:
THE AFTERMATH:
St. Nick arrived while we were playing Monopoly!
Matt, Lochlan & I ended up being up much of last night, as Lochlan couldn't sleep due to being so congested and whatnot. It was a rough night, but we had a great morning opening presents. Nonnie & Beba sent the boys more trains (can't have enough trains around this house) and us a nice dessert server. Bryan had a package of gifts from the family in California, plus a bunch of gifts from us. Bry made a comment halfway through opening gifts that his wardrobe just tripled. LOL! So funny and true! Joannie sent Lochlan a great chunky puzzle that he loved and Santa was as good to Gavin as he was to Lochlan. After we opened our stockings and presents, we hung out playing with Lochlan's new toys, reading, and getting our Christmas meal prepared.
Matt made yet another awesome ham, as he did on Thanksgiving. The four of us (with the dogs begging at the kitchen gate) enjoyed the great meal, even if none of us had much of an appetite. Regardless of being sick, it has been such a great Christmas and we love having Bryan here, as do the boys. Definitely not a white Christmas, as it was over 50 degrees outside, but we are still thankful of all we have regardless.
TRUE LOVE:
THE AFTERMATH:
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