Mae + soccer = ?

Mae has started soccer in Buena Vista. A bit more of a princess than a rough and tough girl, Mae's favorite part is running around and making sure we are watching her. :) When balls come her way she runs out of it's path. She runs around just enough that it almost looks like she knows what she is doing but if you watch her longer than a minute or two you will realize she doesn't quite get the concept yet. But she is so fun to watch!! Usually picking at her fingers, watching the other players, looking for mom and dad, or eagerly anticipating her end of game treat is what she is more likely up to.
Go Mae!

Owen's 2nd Birthday!

Our day was spent driving down to the Hooper Pool by the Sand Dunes! We swam in the 98 degree water, went down the slide, jumped off the diving board, and ate that beautiful jeep birthday cake that Betty made for Owen! Grandma and Grandpa Blazer joined in on the fun and we were all worn out by that afternoon. Owen came home to open gifts of trains, tools, and a new Strider bike! We are ready for more boy fun. :) I am so grateful for this sweet boy in my life.

Exploring

One day we all loaded up in Dave's jeep and headed to 11,500 feet on Mount Princeton! We discovered a beautiful chalet that Young Life build many decades ago where we had a great picnic and enjoyed a Saturday morning together. Mae and Owen both have been able to experience their first raft trips this summer! They were in awe the first trip...and loved being so close to the water. We've checked out a local farm, goat dairy, and often go on bear hikes. A light dusting of snow is now on the mountains and the kids cannot wait for the 'real' snow to set in...they are fired up about winter. :)