A new smile!

Rock Band!

A little Rock Band Mania, they are focused!

Lauren's Birthday Bash

... joined by the Craymers. Thanks for coming!!! Always good to see you.

Ryan and Lauren, 1st Day of School

Playing a little catchup with some photos! Sad I know!

First day of school.

First Day of 1st Grade..

Ryan 4Wheelin'

....just a great photo of our boy!!!!

Hiking in Breckenridge

Jeff and I made three 14'ers in one day (that's three 14,000 ft peaks in one day for all us flatlanders that don't have the Mtn lingo down).

6a.m. at the trailhead.

First saddle around 7a.m.
Democrat Peak at 8:15a.m.

...on our way to Cameron.

#3, Lincoln, 14,286 ft above sea level. I'm not actually praying...I have my thumbs tucked in my chest straps.

the Amazing View

it's always faster down than up

The Kids in Breckenridge

We went to Breckenridge for the week and enjoyed the Independence Day celebrations. It was truly fantastic. The kids had a blast. 1 day family hike, 1 day adventure park with the bungee tramp, 1 day rafting, 1 day for the Parade and fireworks, 1 day up to Glenwood Springs for their Adventure Park complete with cliff swing and rollercoaster.

Enjoy the photos.

Breckenridge RiverWalk running the length of Main St.

Ryan on the bungee trampoline.

Lauren waiting in line for her turn, over and over and over....and over. She wore it out and was a daredevil.

Parade Day with Dad.

Ryan scored a hat from a Parade GIRL!!!!

Ryan LOVED the Parade.

Any spare moment at the Townhome was in the hot tub.

Then came the trip to Brown's Canyon for a 1/2 day of rafting.

Note the splash jackets and everyone had wet suits.......this was not the 90 degree hot springs pool that followed two days later. Water temp that day was approximately 42 degrees......chilly.

We took a day trip to Glenwood Springs - Adventure Park and Hot Springs Pool.

"Go FASTER Mommy!!!!" Lauren just wanted to go faster and faster.

Cool Cat!

Lauren on the cliff swing...

Lauren during the afternoon rain, post cliff swing.

Lauren and Hannah in the 90 degree Hot Springs pool. No good shots of the water slides but the kids loved them.

Starbucks window....at 9,600 ft above sea level.

Just could not leave this one out....Hayden enjoying a tasty Starbucks treat. The Blended Lemonaide was a huge hit almost daily.

Ryan's Soccer Party

A player's dad volunteered his really cool backyard complete with pool, grill, vaulted ceiling porch, stone fireplace, and 50in outdoor LCD TV for football season. WOW. OH, the kids a good time as well.

Kindergarten Ceremony

...And our little girl will officially be in 1st Grade!!! She refused to wear the "requested" Blue, Walker Elementary T-shirt because that simply was NOT sassy enough.

Lauren's Dance Recital

Lauren has a another dance recital today. We finally got a few post-recital pics late this evening. Hope you enjoy them.....along with a few with Bijou.

Preparation!!!!

Roses - PINK of course.

Next came her photo session at home with Dad.

...and a few with Bijou...

2008 Crusaders

Ryan's 2008 Crusader soccer season is going very well. For those that haven't heard the rumor...yes...I am coaching this season!!!! Enjoy the pics.

Ryan gettin down and dirty!

Proud Dad/Coach WAY on FAR sidelines...