Sunday, October 10, 2010

Third Annual Anderson Farms Visit

 Last Sunday, we went to Anderson Farms in Longmont, for the third year in a row.  We love it!  It is a great way to celebrate the arrival of Fall and we usually luck out with great weather.  The Hess family joined us for the second year in a row.  We always have a great time with them as well.

Stephanie, Carrie and Kellan.
Stephanie is expecting a baby boy at the end of the month.  We can't wait to meet him.
 For the first time ever, Keith rode in the barrel train.  He later told me that it was almost a painful experience. I smiled and remembered back to the past two years when I rode with Oliver.  Next year, Oliver is on his own in his own barrel.
 Getting ready to take off.
Evelyn and Freddie are in the first two cars.
 Keith and Oliver riding around.  In this photo, Oliver is yelling at me "watch out, Mom" just in case I didn't notice a barrel train headed my way.  That's my boy!  Always thinking of safety first.

 Oliver had his first pony ride and he loved it!
Now every time we see horses he asks to ride them.
Evelyn and Freddie are on the ponies following Oliver.

 The three kids trying their hand at milking a cow.
 This photo makes me think Freddie is wondering where this cow came from.  It's not like any he has ever seen.
 Kellan took the day in stride and enjoyed strolling around the farm.
 Oliver and Freddie checking out the chickens.
 Evelyn and her Dad, Geoff.
 Freddie on the wooden train.
 Oliver in the wooden train.
 The three kids, Evelyn, Oliver and Freddie, in line for the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
 On the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
Carrie, Kellan, Freddie, Geoff, Evelyn, Oliver and Keith
 Hunting for the perfect pumpkin on this perfect 85 degree day in October!


 Oliver found this pumpkin right off and decided it was a keeper, until he tried to pick it up.
 We decided to keep looking.
 Evelyn found her perfect pumpkin.

 My favorite part of the day, the annual Hamilton family photo.
 Hess family photo: Stephanie, Geoff, Freddie and Evelyn.
We can't wait to meet your new addition soon!
 The kids with their perfect pumpkins.
 This was too cute!
Evelyn and Oliver on the way back to the farm.

 These kids crack me up.  Oliver was pretending to be shy.
 Then when he was ready to smile, the other two kids were all smiled out.
 Once we were back to the main farm area, Oliver insisted that he could pull our pumpkins all by himself.  He did a great job!


 Then, he wanted to ride in the wagon while we waited in line to pay.

After we paid for the pumpkin, someone had to put the stickers on the pumpkins to show that we paid for them.  He was anxious to do it himself. 



We had a great day at Anderson Farms.  We hit the perfect weekend with sunshine and record high temperatures.  The following weekend was raining and cold.  I look forward to it already for next year.

As we were walking back to the car, I was pulling Oliver in the wagon and he said to me "Mommy, I had fun today".  When I asked him what his favorite part was he thought about it and said "the pumpkin patch".  Ahh... Good times!

Road Trip to Fort Collins

Technically, this post should have something to do with our friend Phil's 40th birthday party but somehow I managed to come home with photos of the kids and no photos of Phil.  We made the hour and fifteen minute road trip North to Fort Collins, which was Kellan's longest road trip.  Oliver was so excited to see Abigail, Ian and the other kids that he asked every five minutes if we were at the "kids house" yet.  The trip was getting so long he was giving up and I'm sure he thought we were teasing him.  We finally made it, both boys travelled well and it was a huge success.  Happy Birthday Phil!

Oliver and another boy, Caleb, sword fighting.  Boys will be boys.

 I couldn't resist, check out the plumbers crack.  Makes me giggle.

 Shawna (Phil's wife) and her two kids Abigail and Ian with Kellan.
 Shawna with Kellan
 Both kids sound asleep when we arrived home.  A successful trip ending with a sweet slumber.

Random Photos

These are just a few random photos from two weeks ago.  Enjoy!

 After Bath Time!

 Kellan sleeping, again!
 Kellan and Madalyn catching some Zzz's.






 Breakfast Time

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Can You Hear Him Snoring?

Chiquita Banana Smile

 I'm thinking one of the joys of having kids is having fun with them so much so that you laugh until your belly hurts, even if it is at their expense.
When we were in the grocery store, Keith noticed this sticker on the Chiquita bananas.  Of course I couldn't resist.  I called Oliver over and placed the sticker on his forehead, just as the directions said.  He thought it was fun, we thought it was hilarious.  We laughed and laughed, all three of us!  Good thing my camera was in my purse.

 Giddy-up Horse!
Yes, the sticker is still on Oliver's forehead, even for the horse ride near the check out counter.  These horse rides are awesome.  One penny for 2 minutes of joy.  YAY!

Sunday Afternoon

Just hanging out, one Sunday afternoon
Mommy and her Big Boy Oliver.
 Keith and our little peanut Kellan
 Kellan is a big guy for his age, but when he curls up he looks so tiny.

Six Amazing Years

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Keith and I celebrated our six year wedding anniversary with an amazing dinner at the Melting Pot.  We truly enjoyed the evening over a four course meal, reminiscing of our six years of marriage and eight plus years together while dreaming of our many years to come.  Together, we have grown as individuals, as a couple and as a family.  We have experienced life in our home, in our home state, in our neighboring states and across neighboring oceans.  We have been truly blessed with two amazing boys who we cherish and love deeply and look forward to a lifetime full of memory making moments with.  We are best friends, best companions and truly believe we are meant to be together.  Fate really did shine upon us one rainy Mothers Day in May (5-12-2002) when we met in the most random place, a Brooks and Dunn concert.  It just goes to show the planner in me, sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and go where your dancing boots take you.
 Our wedding day, September 25, 2004.
Rockland Community Church, Golden, CO.

 This moment made us laugh, obviously.
The pastor declared "Carrie, you may kiss your husband".  I love that!


 Arrival at the reception
 I had visions of clear blue Colorado skies, snow capped mountains and glowing fall leaves.  Well, we got all of that with an afternoon rain shower complete with a rainbow.  We have heard that rain on your wedding day is good luck.  So far, it's proving true.


 The toast with our best man, Chris, and Maid of Honor, Jen.
We had a great wedding followed by six amazing years of marriage.  
We look forward to the next sixty years!
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