Happy Father's Day

What a great day to celebrate someone who is so wonderful.  I don't know what I would do with out such an amazing man in my life.  More than that he is an amazing father.  I love how much he puts his family first and how excited he gets just to be a dad.  Father's day has always been a little more difficult for Eric, because his kids are gone.  It has been nice to be able to share his day with 2 of his kids.  Savannah gets so excited to spoil her dad and give him so many things.  Eric has been having a golfing itch since we moved to Colorado.  He didn't golf enough in Texas and he feels like he needs to make up for lost time.  So as his request we adorned him with everything that has to do with golf.  He was so excited to spend his day doing what they love best, spending time with family.

Brittlynn is One

I love taking pictures...especially of my girls...especially on their birthdays.  Looking at these pictures shows her personality so well and I am so grateful that I took them.  Its something you don't get when you take your daughter to get her pictures professionally done.  A flower was a must with a one year old with no hair.  It was hard to keep it in her hair.  I love her and I love her personality.  I can't believe how quickly a year goes by.  She was so little and so full of energy in life.  I love watching her with her big sister.  They are truly grate friends.  

Ring Dance

The end of each year at the Air Force Academy there is a special ceremony that celebrates the graduation of the cadets into becoming a Lieutenant in the Air Force.  Its is an emotional ceremony for most after 4 years of hard work and service.  Part of Eric's job is working with the cadets on a regular bases.  He was asked by a few of them to be the one to give the first salute.  Brittlynn was too little to take for the night and I couldn't leave her with anyone else.  So Daddy took his girls with him.  They got all dressed up for an evening with their daddy.  

The Incline

There is a famous hike here in Colorado Springs that is only 3/4 of a mile but it inclines up 2000 feet.  It is a place that people go to test their physical ability and once you go, you wonder if you will ever go back.  Its a challenge and one that not everyone is willing to take.  We decided to take it on as a family adventure.  I carried Brittlynn on my back.  It was more than I could have imagined.  I wouldn't do it again with the family, but I have and will continue to do it again to test my endurance and ability.  On this trip Alex and Eric were the only ones that made it to the top.  The rest of us bailed at the half way point.  Savannah ended up on daddy's shoulders more than one time.  Eric hurried his way to the top and somehow he managed to make his way down fast enough to catch up with the rest of us.  Alex was the first one up to the top and ran the whole way down.  He only stopped long enough to give me the water he was carrying on his back.  Savannah enjoyed going down a little to much she had to explore every rock and tree around every corner.  It was my way of trying to keep her moving.  I am hoping that we can continue to do thing like this as a family.  Perhaps some way we can keep our family together.

March of Dimes

Eric decided to get a group of cadets together to participate in the March of Dimes walk, so we decided to go as a family.  It was a beautiful morning and we all had fun walking together.  It was one of those days when you say to yourself, why don't we do this more often.  This was a time to give of ourselves for someone else and to spend time together as a family.  Brittlynn enjoyed the ride in the stroller and Savannah ended up on shoulders for some of the walk, but we had fun.  The weather was a little cool in the morning but it warmed up quickly.  It was a great day.

Alex taking a turn caring Savannah

Mommy gets to turn with Savannah on her shoulders

Eric with his cadets at the finish line

This Girl

 I don't know what more to say than this girl. She is a crazy one. She always brings a smile to my face and with style like hers I can only imagine where life will take her. With her personality I know she will make things happen in her life and nothing will stand in her way. Her love of life is contagious. If only we could all be more like our Savannah. We are so happy to have all the crazy you in our family.

Happy Easter!

Good morning Colorado Springs....yes this picture is what we woke up to on Easter morning.  It was beautiful... love the snow.

With church at 9:00 in the morning that meant everyone had to wake up to see what was left for them on Easter. As a reminder of the gift of eternal life given to us by Jesus Christ, celebrated on Easter, for He is Risen.  The children also receive gifts.  (This year dad did too.)  We woke up Alex and Emily and the fun began.  Savannah was so excited to see what everyone got.  Alex and Emily couldn't figure out what all the excitement was all about, and would have loved to stay in bed.  Who can say no to Savannah?

Happy Easter!

Savannah checking out the gifts before brother and sister arrive

A new swimming suit is a great gift

Brittlynn loves her new dress and shoes.

Alex is excited about his new hat

Emily is way excited about her new purse...perfect size for church.

Savannah showing off her new dress.

As a tradition we try to get a family picture of everyone all dressed up before church.  This year was a little hard than others...we almost didn't make it to church on time.  With new dresses we needed to get some new pictures of everyone.  (Thanks for thinking of us Grandmere)

With a little help from photo-shop...and almost perfect family picture.

Content not having anything on her head

Alex should dress up more often...he looks NICE!

Brittlynn just wanted to be with her mommy :(

Savannah loves getting her picture taken

Yes, they are sisters...luckily Savannah has a birth mark on her nose so baby pictures won't be confused.

Sisterly love.

The best part about Easter was reflecting on the Saviour's life that he freely gave so we too can live again.  What a wonderful thing to celebrate as a family.