Safety First

Today Kelly visited Auntie Lisa in Aspen. Buddy got a spa treatement at the Aspen Humane Society; Kelly, Auntie Lisa, and (oh so adorable) Ryder Poole went running along the bike path; and best of all Auntie Lisa sent home two new helmets for Davis and Lilly. The kids were sooo excited about the helmets that they spent the evening riding bikes and driving cars. Davis loved his helmet so much that he wouldn't take it off! Guess that isn't such a bad thing for the toddler phase. Thanks Auntie Lisa...we love the helmets!

Alpine: Going on Tour

While at the McLoota's on Friday night, the kids decided to create a band called Alpine. The kids played all kinds of instruments: guitar, bongo, triangle, drums. They even made their own tickets and sold them at the door. All kids, big and small, got in on the action. They will be going on tour this summer...keep an eye our for their schedule. Who knows? They may even be playing in your town.

BFFs

We went to the McLoota's house on Friday for a little FAC. The kids had fun playing with their BFFs. Davis and Makenzie Messmer in the first picture and Lilly and Quincy Pribramsky in the second picture.

Party at the Park

Mackenzie Messmer turned 2, so a party at the park was in order. The kids enjoyed a nice summer day (finally) on the swings and licked off all the pink frosting on the birthday cupcakes. YUM!

America's Got Talent

Lilly had her dance recital tonight, and as you can tell from the video she is a shining star. Her moves are sharp and well rehearsed. She clearly has a future in dance and theater. Davis enjoyed watching his sister dance around, but got a little sad when he couldn't participate.

Birthday Party #2

Lilly enjoyed another birthday party at the Gypsum Gymnastic Center. She had about 10 little friends come to her party. They launched into the foam pit, jumped all over the many trampolines, and practiced somersaults. Then we all sang happy birthday and devoured cupcakes. Lilly had lots of fun and felt so very special, as any princess in training should feel.

Birthday Party #1

I cannot believe that my Lilly Bug is turning 4 tomorrow. My baby is no longer a baby...wow! Today she had a birthday party at school. Birthdays at Rumpelstiltskin Preschool are top notch events. The kids get a birthday crown, they get to choose a gift out of the treasure chest, and they are sang to and made to feel special all day. It is a day that Lilly looks forward to all year long! In this picture she is with one of her favorite teachers, Mr. Phil, who is married to her other favorite teacher in the video, Ms. Allison. Fun little tidbit...my first job in the Vail Valley was at Rumpelstiltskin Preschool and Ms. Allison is the owner's daughter. I have known her since she was 10 years old. I taught her how to drive, and now she is my daughter's teacher...pretty cool!