It's autumn time.............

 
 
This year we went searching for the fall leaves, but didn't find too many. It had been really windy and a lot of them have blown off the trees. We found this spot near Lake george and had a picnic and the kids enjoyed cling in this old tree. There were also some wild donkeys that would just come up to the car and let you pet them. AThe kids thought that was fun.

A Tisket A Tasket Apples In My Basket

 
last Sautrday September 19th we went apple picking in Penrose. We went by one place but it was too crowded and so we went down the road a little and found a little orchard to pick in. Brett and Analise were in heaven. they got their own baskets and we went to town. There were many different varieties to choose from. But analise decided to mic them up so, so much for keeping them separate. they had a fun time though so that is all that mattered. We were used to going in October in California but you have to go earlier here in Colorado because of the weather.

Turquoise Lake

 
In August we met Brenda, Jeff, and Gina up near Leadville and went to Turquoise Lake and fished for a little bit. It was really windy and cold so we didn't stay very long. We then went swimming at the Leadville community pool. It made for a great day and was fun to see new things.

First Day Of Kindergarten August 13, 2009

 

This was Brett's first day of kindergarten. It was a bittersweet day for me. He is going to all day kindergartenso he gets to ride the bus to and from school. He was so excited to ride the bus like the big kids. His teachers name is Mrs. Bos. He seems to really like it so that makes us happy.

Denver Aquarium

 
We went to the Denver Aquarium for a reward for Brett and Analise for being good while I was in school the month of July. we met Aunt Brenda and Jeff there for an evening of fun. We even got free tickets to go on the Sponge Bob simulated ride and Brett didn't like it too much but he sure talks about it. They both loved petting the stingrays also.

Pool Party and Tiny Weenie Bikkini

 
 
It has been warm the last few days here so we set up our pool for the kids(the dogs love it too.). Analise is sporting her very first and probably only bikkini. It was a hand me down from the neighbor. They really love to be in the water too bad we get afternnon thinderstorms alot and a lot of wind. But we play in the water when we get a chance.

Fouth Of July

 
 
Maurey had the day before the fourth of July off this year and so we decided to explore. We drove up to Boulder, CO and walked this outdoor mall. It is really pretty up there and the kids loved to play a little bit in the middle of the mall. On the fourth we had a BBQ with friends and it rained so there were no fireworks to be seen. Maybe next year.