Chopsticks and Raspberries

Have you ever wondered the possibilities of Chopsticks and Raspberries?

One Eye Spy
Meet in the Middle

Tooth Pick

Ahh... Shucks... Just Be Cute

Go Head to Head with Dad and Fend Him Off

Sunday

Last Sunday was a hodge podge of miscellaneous activity. For starters, did you know that your Croc's can be used as a traveling crayon holder? We may have a patent idea here, folks! While lounging in our PJ's Sunday morning, I noticed Oliver putting his crayons in his Croc's. Once they were secure, he would stroll around with his crayons He was too fast for me to get a good picture of that. On another note, do you find it strange that Oliver is wearing shoes with his PJ's? On the weekends we like to move between the house and the deck. Oliver insists on having shoes on to go outside. We find it easiest to slip on the Croc's.

Later that morning we headed over to the Boberg's for brunch. Since they live only a few miles away we thought we would test out our first family ride in the convertible with the top down. Oliver has ridden in the car to school with the top down, but never anywhere else. It was quite fun and the three of us enjoyed the quick ride.

The top is down, the sun is shining, there is a breeze blowing by, snacks and beverage securely and steadily available, what more can a kid ask for?

Well, maybe he could use a nap!

After brunch and on our way home Oliver tried to start his nap. It wasn't quite as easy with the wind and sun whirling around us. We thought the bobbing head was quite cute. I'm not sure he agreed with the look he gave us at the end. I think I've seen that look from Grandpa Garner when he's trying to take a nap. HA HA!!

Sunday afternoon Jen, Craig and Parker stopped by for a visit. We love having them come to visit. We were so much fun that Parker passed out. Wow! We'll have to work on our entertaining skills. HA HA!!

Once Oliver ran around and showed off his latest tricks, he eventually realized that it was boring hanging with chatting adults and he moved his party outside, complete with crayons and his coloring book. Here he is having a peaceful afternoon coloring session.

Living on the Edge

I am a little behind in updating the blog, so you'll have to bear with me while I work to get it updated.

Last weekend, Keith hiked two of the Colorado Fourteeners with his buddies. For those of you not from Colorado, a Fourteener is what we call a mountain that is over fourteen thousand feet above sea level. Keith and his friends climbed Torrey's (14,267 ft) and Gray's (14,270 ft). They were preparing for a four day hike trip with four fourteeners this weekend. Unfortunately, Keith had to cancel for work commitments but he was still up to the challenge of climbing Torrey's and Gray's via the knife edge. You'll see what I mean when you look at the pictures. These are trips that I like to not think about until he gets home and I see the pictures. YIKES!

Michael

This is not an illusion. It really is straight down both sides of this "trail".

At the top of one of the peaks.

Keith, Michael, AJ and Bryan

View from the top.

There is nothing like it!

Keith's self portrait.

He said that he took this one in honor of our tradition of taking self portraits. Ahhh :)

Fourth of July in Sheridan, WY

For the third year in a row we spent the Fourth of July with the Hamilton family in Sheridan, WY. It could be more than three by now, but I'm losing track of the count. We had a great time and enjoyed time with family. If Oliver could list his favorite parts I am sure the list would be endless. It would include things like spending time with Nana & Papa, Aunt and Uncles, bright and loud fireworks, staying up past bed time, running around in the big lush yard, endless yummy food, little people houses, bouncing Papa's golf balls on the porch, the kiddie pool at the Powder Horn club house and the list would go on. Without a doubt, the top of the list would be running around with his cousin Lauren. The two of them were like peas and carrots, or like cookies and milk if you prefer the sweeter side of analogies.

The morning of July fourth Keith and I got in a round of golf with his Dad and brother Brian. It was a beautiful morning and the first time the two of us have been able to play together this year.

That afternoon Oliver was sharing his gold fish snack with Dad.
He was even willing to share with Mom too.

Oliver and Lauren, two little buddies.

Family portrait in the back yard.

Oliver chasing Lauren.

This was a scene that was non-stop all weekend. If Oliver was getting to far away you would just have to ask Lauren to come closer to the house and Oliver would follow.

Oliver loved running around in the lush green grass, laughing the whole time.

Sister-in-laws.

Lindsey, Stephanie and Carrie

Keith and his Dad at the grill.

Stephanie and Kaden

Keith and his 93 year old Grand Dad.

Lindsey had an old bridesmaid dress that she brought for Lauren to use for dress up. It just needed a little mending.

Ta Da!

It is a little big but does it really matter when it is for play?

Waiting for the fire works to begin

Lauren, Stephanie, Kaden, Carrie and Oliver

Nana and Oliver rocking on the porch.

Oliver and Lauren playing in the yard.

Oliver, Lauren and Kaden

Watching the fireworks show put on by Keith and his brothers Jeff and Brian.

Oliver, Carrie, Lauren, Lindsey and Kaden

Sparkler Time!!

Aunt Lindsey giving Oliver a lounge chair for the show.

The next day it was pool time!

Lauren, Oliver and Keith headed to the pool.

Lauren and Oliver with toys ready to play in the pool.

Keith and Oliver in the kiddie pool.

Oliver and Kaden in the pool.

Miss Lauren enjoying the pool.

Oliver snackin' on the way back with one elbow out the window.

The kids playing with the little people on the porch. The last morning we took a self timing family photo. I am thinking that self portrait pictures aren't always flattering, or maybe it is my shorts that never look great in photos. Hmm... Either way, here we all are.

Lindsey, Jeff, Bill, Jacquie, Keith, Oliver, Carrie, Stephanie, Lauren, Kaden, Brian