Isernhagen Twins

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Best Buds

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JOY

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Basketball

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Name a team sport. Go ahead, name a sport, any sport...the boys want to participate. If you think I am going the spend the next 10-15 Saturdays of my life on the sidelines of a field, in an ice rink or at a gym, you would be right...and I will LOVE every.single.minute of it!!!!

Cookin' Boys

2011-01-23T21:01:00.002-07:00

Would love it if they would take that duty over from me full time!

Ben helped me make stir fry one day

Jake helped with omelets the next!

Pylon Hockey

2011-01-23T20:48:00.003-07:00

We went to a DU Hockey game and were able to watch Daddy's Pylons play a game at Magness Arena!

Tina's Baby Shower

2011-01-23T20:28:00.004-07:00

Can't wait to meet Baby Hunter!

Christmas 2010

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Putting up the tree in their bedroom

Cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer

Presents to each other. "Thank you brudda, you knew just what I wanted"

lottery tiks with dad

The fab 5

Christmas eve dinner - Regalado/Wagner/Isernhagen

Kids table

Making cookies with Nana

Christmas morning puppy dog

Christmaspalooza

2010-12-30T19:06:00.009-07:00

Another fun Christmaspalooza - interesting 'white elephant' exchange (as always) Thanks Hunters!

Elvis!

fruitcake?

Janelle, this one is for you!

Gotta love the white elephants

oh, the vests

now Todd is as cool as Joel

ugh!

Breakfast with Santa 2010

2010-12-14T19:27:00.008-07:00

We had breakfast with Santa at Castle Pines CC on Sunday. BEAUTIFUL mid-December day in Colorado!

I just LOVE him - jolly indeed!

Ben volunteered to be Santa's helper while we all sang "rudolph the red nose reindeer". Jake thought that was fair since he remembered helping Santa out last year.

Jake was comfy on Santa's lap - he listened closely, told him what he wanted for Christmas and answered all of his questions, but he would NOT look at him (embarrassed and overwhelmed to be so close).

Ben was super chatty with St. Nick.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

40th Birthday Party

2010-11-10T19:08:00.000-07:00

40th Birthday Party from Anita Isernhagen on Vimeo.

Halloween 2010

2010-10-31T18:53:00.005-06:00

The Isernhagen Crew - getting ready to raid the neighborhood of all of their candy!

Of course, Jake didn't want to wear his glasses ("Batman doesn't have glasses Mom"). Not sure how or what he is seeing. And apparently, Batman has a crooked grin and Superman never smiles :)

We went to our annual neighborhood parade

A couple of their buddies

In the spirit of the season - bringing out costumes of years past.

Erik and I had our own party to go to - we were trying to decide on the era - late 60s/early 70's? Who could say... neither of us were born yet (ok, I was....whateva! :)

The boys had a parade/party at school

Happy Halloween - 2010

NYC 2010

2010-10-26T18:23:00.000-06:00

Start spreadin' the news...... a glimpse into our trip to NYC (40th birthday present from Erik)

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Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Fall Break Day at the Zoo

2010-10-21T08:58:00.003-06:00

Spent the day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with some friends last week. This was one item on our summer list we didn't get to - check!

Fall Soccer 2010

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I LOVE watching these little boogers play - they are finally 'getting it'.

SUMMER WRAP UP - 2010

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Now that Labor Day has come and gone, it feels more and more like the summer is ending - NOOOOOOO! But honestly, no regrets. I would say that summer 2010 was a success. We did something we hope to do from now on. We sat down as a family at the beginning of the summer and made a 'wish list' of everything we wanted to do, and then we put it on the calendar. Oh, and it was a summer of swimming....we spent at least three days a week at the pool - bliss!!! Here are some recent piks from my camera.....

GOLF!

We spent as much time as we could on the golf course as a family this summer.

When we were in town, the four of us would be out on a Sunday afternoon trying to get in as many holes as possible (most of the time it was 18!)

Thursday nights are family nights at the Club. Erik often came home early and we would play 9 holes and then have dinner - they had a special kids dinner complete with a face a painter/balloon creator.

This is by far one of my favorite family activities.

We even enrolled the boys in a Saturday morning golf clinic - they are definitely improving (the longer attention span has been helpful too).

KINDERGARTEN!! :( !!!

Yep, they started kindergarten. My emotions were pretty mixed with this milestone. On one hand I was sad. Sad because my little guys are growing up and spending less time at home with us and less and less time 'needing' us. On the other hand, they are growing up....I love that they are having new experiences, starting a new school - a big boy school - making new friends, becoming more independent, learning and becoming responsible, smart little guys.

Ms. Bachman - so, so sweet!

~Birthday~

JAKE AND BEN ARE 6 YEARS OLD!!!!!

Birthday Morning....

They thought they had really scored when they opened up backpacks and lunch boxes from Nana and Papa.

We gave them 'hockey guys' and 'football guys' - can you even imagine? Who had more fun - Erik or the boys? Let me just point out that this is right up the Isernhagen boys' alley!!!

~Birthday Party~

Jake and Ben's 6th birthday party was at a pirate themed water park called Pirates Cove. Water slides, diving boards, a lazy river, pizza, cake and friends. Happy 6th Birthday Isernhagen boys!!!

~Another Rockies Game - this time ON the field~

The boys had a chance to walk around the field at Coors field before a Rockies home game with Erik some of the boys from their tball team. They thought that was 'pretty awesome'!

~Pool Party~

Couple of piks from their friend Austin's pool birthday party. Pinata......

~ESTES PARK~

We took our annual trip to Estes Park. We refer to this as "Jackson's Vacation".

Jackson found this 'stick' in the lake

~COOKING WITH MOM~

The boys take every chance they can get to help me cook now that they have new aprons (thanks Ms. Melissa). Here they are making pancakes.

Erik won his member/guest golf tournament at Castle Pines CC. He had such a great time playing with his friend Rick. Not too shabby for only his second year playing as a member. Here he is celebrating with his trophy filled with Vodka/Tonic.

~T-Ball team pool party~

Another pool party at their friend Spencer's house for the end of tball season.

Jake and Ben receiving their t-ball trophies from Coach Troy.

~Another big moment~

Jake lost his first tooth this summer. Before the tooth fairy came the boys were speculating on how much money she would leave under the pillow. Erik and I told them we got 25-50 cents. They decided with inflation he would get about $100 (she left $3).

~Friends~

We had a play date most Fridays with our St. Andrews friends. This is one day at our house during cool down/rest time - outdoor movie and popcorn!!!

Camping with friends

Disneyland/Legoland/Beach 2010

2010-07-08T10:27:00.021-06:00

We finally made the trip to Disneyland. We all had a wonderful time (even Erik :) We were there for 3 1/2 days - it worked out well because we stayed right on property at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. We were able to walk right from our hotel into California Adventure. Because we stayed there, we were able to enter Disneyland an hour before it opened (and get right on any ride that usually had over an hour wait time). We would bust out more rides then go back to our hotel, head to the swimming pool then shower and out again for the evening - Erik was even able to enjoy a massage - perfect!!!!! We made some wonderful memories on this trip and I know the boys will remember this experience for a lifetime.

Entering Disneyland with a good view for Ben

The boys and I in front of the castle. I think the castle is what they thought all of Disneyland was (you know, from the opening of any Disney movie?)

Handsome boys

This ride was the only one Jake was able to go on and not Ben (because of the height restriction)

WOODY!

Planning our next move

and we're off!

Sulley

I love me some Mr. Incredible!!!

One morning we had breakfast at "Goofy's Kitchen" in the Disneyland Hotel

Baloo from Jungle Book

Dale

OK, so this was certainly one of the best parts of the Disneyland experience. There is a place within the park called "Jedi training academy". Three Jedi Masters come up on the stage and explain that they are holding training for young recruits who would like to learn to become Jedi Masters. They pick 20 or so kids out of the audience to participate - Jake and Ben did this 2 days in a row and got picked both days (out of 80 or so who wanted to) - I just told them to jump up and down and act like they really wanted it - it worked :)

They were going through there training, when out of nowhere come 2 Stormtroopers running in - then.......doom, doom, doom......Darth Vadar is lifted from under the stage.

He was challenging them to a battle of good and evil - he must be stopped!!!

Each of the boys had a light sabar fight with DARTH VADAR!!! How cool is that? Erik mentioned that he would have given his left, you know what, to be able to do this as a kid.

Jake in his first battle

Jake was taking instruction and practicing

The Jedi master kept cracking up at how little, yet intense Ben was

Jake's got the moves!

Ben faces Vadar

Getting tips on fighting the 'Dark Lord'

One of the Jedi Masters making sure Ben is ready for his battle

Ben gave it all he had!!!!!!

Look how big Darth Vadar is - intimidating to a five year old?!?! Not Ben, he let him have it!

Jake in a battle with Darth Vadar

And finally, FINALLY Jake got Buzz's autograph. We had to hunt him down and find out when his next appearance would be. I stayed on the lookout while the boys and daddy rode some rides....and then, laaaaaaaaa there he was!!! Pretty sure it was one to the best parts of the trip for Jake.

signing Jake's autograph book

PILLOW FIGHT!

We had another character breakfast at the Lodge in our hotel. This one was better than Goofy's Kitchen in my opinion. The atmosphere and especially the food were MUCH better.These are the bears from Brother Bear

"Mom!!!! Mickey Mouse kissed my head!" Jake.

Ahhhhh, Mickey - he puts a smile on my face

Takin' a little rest

We left Disneyland and headed down to San Diego. We checked into our hotel in La Jolla, went to dinner and saw Toy Story 3 (thought we needed to keep the theme going). Toy Story 3 was the best one yet!!! The next day we went to Legoland.

I just thought this guy was funny.

Ben and Mommy on the log ride

goofballs

Skeeball horse races!

Erik feels such a connection with Bob the Builder - sort of soulmates...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!

They each built their own car and had races with other kids.

On the final day we hit the beach in La Jolla and drove down the coast. Ben is such a little Beach boy - we could have left him there and he wouldn't have noticed we were gone. Next up, surf lessons!

California 2010

SUCCESS!!!!!!

Rockies

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The boys had a blast!

Because I still don't feel like tackling the Disneyland post, here are pictures from the 5 1/2 hour, 15 inning Rockies game we went to on the 4th of July.

Party Time

2010-06-15T09:29:00.003-06:00

The boys hosted a spectacular birthday party for Foxy (the raccoon) this morning. All of Foxy's friends came - blue bear, zebra, draggy, the blue And red power ranger - birthday fun was had by all!

First T-Ball Game

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Seriously Cute!

Atlantis/Bahamas 2010

2010-05-23T20:52:00.022-06:00

We had the BEST TRIP EVER!!!! We spent a week at Atlantis in the Bahamas. (I spent a week in paradise with my 3 favorite boys!) There was just so much to do, but completely relaxing at the same time. I took over 400 pictures and am posting a few.... (I just realized some are posted twice - will fix later)

Shark!

Surfing....Daddy Style
Always in search of the perfect sea shell
There were fish everywhere - and we stopped to look at them all...over and over again :)

One of our daily trips to Starbucks

The Lazy River....oh, the lazy river. It takes about 25 minutes to go around the entire thing (and it's not all that lazy - there are rapids and water slides along the way). I can't begin to count how many times we went down. In the beginning of the week the boys were going in double inner tubes with Erik and I, and by the end of the week they were in their own tubes. This is Ben before his first solo ride - so proud of himself.

Here we are at Mosiac at the 'Cove' - our favorite breakfast spot.

The boys danced to the music of the Bahamian band at the pool. So CUTE - so, so, so cute. These pictures make me smile!

This is Cynthia. She gave the boys tattoos while they told her stories (she thought they were so funny and cute....she started to cry - not kidding!)

Another day, another Starbucks - BTW...this is the trip where Jake discovered his love of glazed doughnuts - and Ben's for Bagels, creams cheese and jelly
These three were in the water the ENTIRE time!
The BiG chair again
Dinner at the Ocean Club
The Atlantis has an AMAZING kids club. They did things on that island that we didn't even know existed. The boys went 4 times and Erik and I were able to enjoy some "adult" time while they were able to enjoy "other kids their age" time!

The boys playing with the band at the Marina

Of course Erik had to play some sort of sport.

Erik on the crazy slide (Mommies don't go down crazy slides).

A clown made the boys swords, a viking hat and a pirate hat out of balloons. The only meltdown of the entire trip is when we told them they couldn't take them home with us on the airplane.

We walked by this chair 100 times and the boys wanted a picture each time (didn't happen).

Atlantis Lego Man!

We had a backstage tour of Dolphin Cay and got to hang out with "Pippin" the Sea Lion. An interesting fact: a lot of the dolphins and sea lions at Atlantis were rescued from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina.

Preschool Graduation

2010-05-14T17:44:00.007-06:00

Wasn't it just yesterday that they started preschool at St. Andrews?!?!?! Now they are done and off to kindergarten. The Children's Learning Center hosted a cute, cute, cute graduation ceremony. I was doing well - being brave....then they had to throw in a video with a sappy country song. THAT'S when the flood gates opened.

Dearest Jake and Ben, some days I want you to stay little and cuddly and innocent, but then I see how you are turning into the most wonderful little boys and how I love to watch you grow - I am so proud of you!!!! Love, Mommy

Play group buddies!!!

walking to the stage - see Ben's little wave? So excited to see Mommy and Daddy
Jake receiving his diploma
Ben receiving his diploma

"Cool" Moms (or so we like to think so) - thanks for the nickname John

Class
Proud Daddy and his boys

Cousins

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Are the best. The boys seriously L.O.V.E. this girl.

Especially when she lets them play in her playhouse :)

And they like to play soccer....can it get any better than this?

It's May 12th

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And these are inside of my house......
Because outside looks like this......

I LOVE being a Mommy!!!!!

2010-05-10T16:25:00.002-06:00

Woke up to a Grande Vanilla Latte - and the day just got better and better!!!

Erik took the boys to Nordstrom to pick out my present......Jake wanted to get me a dress and Ben insisted on a necklace - they compromised. How CUTE are they? Oh, I got two cards that made me cry. I just love, love, love my boys.

Preschool Graduation Party

2010-05-08T21:44:00.010-06:00

The boys are graduating from pre-school next week, so we hosted a graduation party for the class. I am really going to miss St. Andrews CLC. We had a fantastic couple of years there (that went by way too fast) We had such a great group of kids and families this year - the boys have created some wonderful friendships (and so have we). The twins began their school experience with a bang! Only 13 more years to go! CLASS OF 2023!

Future St. Andrew Grads.

Thanks to Kendyl for her mad face painting SKILZ!

Of course there was a big soccer game!
Some of the Dads demonstrating proper potato sack race etiquette....

Pinata Time!

Ben broke the pinata on the first swing!

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This one had ANOTHER hat trick in soccer today :)

Weekend

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What a great weekend it was. The weather was PERFECT!!!!

We took the boys to the last regular season Avalanche Game. They had a blast. I'm sure they could give you a play by play of the game - we had to be careful not to interrupt them while they were watching. Erik got shushed a couple of times by Jake - "Dad, I don't want to talk now, I'm trying to watch the game." They also got a game puck - still cold from the ice :)

The boys had two soccer games - Ben scored 5 goals this weekend - his personal best.

HOPPY EASTER!

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Eggs

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We colored 'em!

My Boys

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Thankya EastaBunny!

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Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny came to our neighborhood to visit on Saturday. So, the Easter Bunny doesn't talk - go figure. Ben wanted badly to have a conversation with him..."MOM, why isn't he answering me? Is this all he does?"

Pebble Beach 2010

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Today

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Tonsillectomy

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The surgery was fine, the recovery was ROUGH.....but now he's back to his old goofy self.

He had all the slushies, popsicles, and ice cream he ever wanted.

May the force be with you

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Today I witnessed......
a super intense sword fight between.......

Master Yoda.....Luke Skywalker......
and Darth Vadar!

the good guys WON!

Kansas

2010-01-24T10:30:00.002-07:00

We took a trip to Kansas to celebrate Grandma Alice's 90th Birthday

Western Day at St. Andrews

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Chapter 5

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The lion, the witch and the wardrobe

Jackson's Day

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Happy Birthday to you -

Happy Birthday to you -

Happy Birthday Dear Jaaaaacksoooon

Happy Birthday to you!

Jake

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Who are you? Red Power Ranger, fireman hat, woody belt, batman sword, nerf gun.....

Love your innocent creativity my dear Jake

Christmas 09

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Breakfast with Santa!!

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We went to the Castle Pines CC this morning to have breakfast with Santa

What a wonderfully delightful Santa this man was

On the way breakfast

Stacy's Turkey Day Video

2009-12-01T14:02:00.001-07:00

Haven't downloaded all of my pictures yet....here's turkey day via Stacy.

Happy Halloween 2009

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Mommy, Daddy, Darth Vadar and a Storm Trooper at our neighborhood 'Ragamuffin Parade"

Ben's first ever caramel apple.

Trick or treating with their friends Kira and Collier.
You thought the Storm Trooper and Darth Vadar had invaded the Isernhagen household didn't you? Nope, we tricked you (Ben's favorite line), it was really Jake and Ben.

There was 2 feet of snow in Denver...in OCTOBER!!!!!

This is Erik's 4th shovel in 2 days. Jake stayed out the entire time and helped him - this really is news because if we remember last year there was a lot of "it's too cold - I'm not going out there!" Sledding was also SOOOO much more enjoyable this year - there wasn't any whining (unless you count mommy's protest to go home after what seemed like the 50th time down the hill)

Snow Day, Hot Chocolate and Pumpkins!

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Voila! The finished product!
Let the carving begin! Focus.....focus....

Taking out the guts - Jake said "I am DEFINITELY not going to touch THAT!"

EEEEEWWWWWWW!!!!!

2009-10-28T19:50:00.003-06:00

In from the first shovel of the day (there were a total of 3) - and our first hot chocolate of the season (there were 2 today). Yep, it was a snow day. Erik closed his office and the boys' school was closed. There was snow playing, soup making/eating, yatzee playing, pumpkin carving, fire places.....

I call this photo 'How many Isernhagens does it take to light a pilot light'?

Favorite conversation from this past weekend

2009-10-05T18:06:00.002-06:00

We went golfing on Sunday. When we take the boys with us to Castle Pines the golf pro usually takes the boys into the pro shop to pick a ball out of a basket (I'm sure they are balls that are found on the course). As the boys were digging through the basket...

Ben said: "I want a Barack Obama ball".

Erik: "A Barack Obama ball?"

Ben: "yes, the one with the swoosh."

Erik "a Nike ball? That's a Barack Obama ball?'

Ben: "oh no, I mean it is a Tiger Woods ball."

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! You have to admit they do look a lot alike.

Here are some pictures that the boys took for your viewing pleasure

Steamboat

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We went to Steamboat a couple of weeks ago. It was a retreat for Erik's CEO group - we had a wonderful time.

We hiked, ate at some great restaurants, golfed, and had a chef come in and do a mini cooking school with us. The company was great and the weather couldn't have been better. It was in the low 70's and the leaves were changing.

We stayed at a beautiful property called Bella Vista that had views to die for.

Erik showing off his rad cooking SKILZ!

The swimming pool that looked as if it was flowing off the mountain

Erik, Barry and Carol - our golf foursome.

Erik and I on the back patio - not an ugly view, eh?

Viva Las Vegas

2009-10-05T17:26:00.008-06:00

I think I'm finally done feeling sorry for myself for what happened to me in Vegas - at least done enough to be able to post.

We went to Vegas for my Grandmother's 80th birthday - yep, my Grandma likes Vegas. She knew that her sisters were going on the trip, but she didn't know about the extra daughters, nieces, granddaughters, daughter in-law etc. She was already on the plane when we walked on and surprised her by singing happy birthday. Her reaction was just what we hoped for - crying and laughing and excitement and more crying (tears of joy of course). She was so surprised and excited. I'm glad we were able to celebrate with her.

Isn't my mom so pretty?

Mom with her sisters

Grandma, mom and Christy on the bus to Mandalay Bay

Below is Grandma with 3 of her 5 daughters

Labor Day Weekend

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We went to Evergreen for the day and did a bit of hiking, watering, lunching and climbing. The weather is just perfect here lately. It's not too hot, not too cold, the leaves are changing. Ahhh, Fall - yes, I do still miss summer!

A little late on this post, but better late than never - right Nana?

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And of course we golfed....

S'mores anyone?

After golf we hunkered down to watch the CU/CSU game outside and feasted on burgers, popcorn and s'mores.

1st Day of School

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The boys started school on Friday - yep, the Friday right before Labor Day weekend....weird. They are now in Jr. Kindergarten - woohooo - big kids in the school this year - the Dinosaur Class.

One more year until Kindergarten - I've promised myself to cherish this time.

Love the 'mat bag' made by my super talented friend? This goes with us everyday. I'm thinking Erik's looking pretty good with polka dots.

They were excited to be back with all of their friends (if they would hold still long enough for the picture you could tell).

And the mom's were excited as well, but for different reasons...finally, school started again!!!!

Where oh where did the summer go......?

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I don't want summer to end. I just don't. I know, I know, beautiful fall days blah, blah, blah. Soon gone will be the trips to the swimming pool, water balloon fights, slip and slides, popsicles and ice cream for no reason other than it's hot, bbq's, 8pm walks when it is still light outside, morning coffee on the patio...

School starts next week. I want school to start, but I don't want summer to end. Makes no sense right? Well, that's just me.

Here are a couple of pictures from the summer that I hadn't posted. Our favorite park and our favorite zoo.

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Amazing Metamorphosis

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The boys received a "Butterfly Bungalow" from Uncle Erik and Aunt Kira for Christmas last year. The UPS man arrived one summer day with a box labeled 'live insects' - yipppeee! Upon opening the box we discovered 2 containers full with 5 caterpillars each. We watched and watched for days and found that the caterpillars soon turned into chrysalis. We then placed the chrysalis in the butterfly bungalow and waited for the final stage...monarch butterflies! We kept our butterflies in the house to keep them safe and fed them sugar water covered flowers.

Jackson became fast friends with the butterflies.....NOT!!!!!

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Soon it was time to release the butterflies into their natural habitat. (This made Jackson happy - no more insects flying around within her house). What fun to watch nature do its 'thing'. The boys climbed into the bungalow to hang out before the 'release'.

If you see a monarch in your backyard be kind....it could be dopey, or merrick, or chester......they all had names of course!

Dream Foursome at Castle Pines

2009-08-16T17:51:00.002-06:00

I've always said that my 'Dream Foursome' would be with Erik and the boys. We've taken them out to the driving range and to golf plenty of times, but they have never made it through an entire 18 holes. Today, they did it!!! My dream come true. We all had a wonderful time. I can't wait to do it again, and again, and again, and again.....

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Separate? I don't think so.

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I am often asked if I am going to move the boys into their own rooms....this is how I found them last night when I went in for a last kiss goodnight. I think this answers the question. At least for a while....

Note: they do have their own beds. AND an extra room.

5!!!!! Super Hero Party

2009-08-10T09:36:00.005-06:00

Do they look older? Well, they are! Five...FIVE.YEARS.OLD.PEOPLE! I know everyone says it "it goes so fast". But, well, IT GOES SO FAST! How do I have 5 year old little boys? Don't worry though, if I somehow forget they are 5 they will remind me. "Mom, we are 5 now so we can do this and that". Oh, and my favorite is: "Mom, remember when we were 4?" Yep, I remember last week. Just like it was last week.

They had a superhero birthday party. They had a LOT of fun and want to do it again...like, tomorrow.

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Before the party they talked about how their friends were going to sing happy birthday to them. I guess it all sounds good in theory...look at the faces - they really were happy - really!

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McAnany's visit

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Robyn, Lucy and Mitchell came for their annual visit to Colorado from Florida. Thanks McAnany's for a fun-filled couple of days.

Birthday

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Japanese steakhouse - they thought that was "totally wicked awesome", light sabers, new bean bags - (thanks to Nana and Papa - they LOVE them) and their first private viewing of Star Wars (the first one...old school) with dad. Superhero party with their friends is Saturday - they can't wait!

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Happy Birthday My Loves - July 23rd

2009-07-29T21:16:00.003-06:00

5 Years ago my life changed forever.....and I couldn't be happier!

Happy birthday my precious boys - I love you with all of my heart!

Rocky Mountain National Park

2009-07-25T08:57:00.004-06:00

We took a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. Erik found a cute cabin for us to stay in. We took hikes and explored, let Jackson fetch a stick in the lake (about 100 times), went into Estes Park and did the cheesy kid park - big slide with burlap sack, bumper boats, miniature golf, and go carts - and ate lots of ice cream - fun weekend!

2009-07-25T08:54:00.001-06:00

Jackson seriously did this for over an hour - she was crying because she was so tired but didn't want to stop.

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The boys found lots of bugs and picked wildflower after wildflower for me to put in my hair.

2009-07-25T08:39:00.002-06:00

Estes

2009-07-25T08:25:00.002-06:00

20 Years?!?!?

2009-07-13T10:08:00.002-06:00

We are back from my 20 year high school reunion. I have to say the months of planning payed off - it was a success! We had a GREAT turnout and it was so fun to see old friends (most I haven't seen in 20 years). There were two days packed with events.....golf, mixer, picnic, dinner and these are the ONLY pictures I have. Way too much coordinating and chit chatting on my part - I'm hoping everyone will share their photos. WOW! 20 years??!?!

Happy 4th!!

2009-07-05T22:22:00.004-06:00

Rain, rain, go away. Our community puts on a BIG 4th of July Celebration - kids parade, jumpy houses, climbing wall, bands, bungee jumping and a big fireworks display. The boys were able to ride in the parade before the big downpour. Then came the rain.....we did some soggy jumpy house bouncing, hung out under the CJ's frozen custard tent and finally concluded the rain wasn't going to stop. We headed home and came bag for the dry, cool fireworks display. It all ended well:)

Friday Play date

2009-06-27T20:28:00.003-06:00

The boys just loooove their Friday play group - thanks for letting us come to your house Jeremy.

Saturday Birthday Party

2009-06-24T12:18:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday Holden - we had fun at your party.

Brave Boy

2009-06-12T21:32:00.003-06:00

whew! We made it....this day is over! I should say Jake made it. Our little guy had surgery on his eyes this morning - eyes! I know they say it's 'routine' and it will be just fine, but when it comes to your child, what does 'routine' have to do with anything?

The surgery went well and we were so proud of Jake. He was so brave throughout the process. His mommy on the other hand....

Love you Jake.

2009-06-02T14:34:00.001-06:00

Too cold to go out,

too wet to play ball,

so they sat in the house and did

nothing at all.

All they could do was just

sit, sit, sit, sit.

And they did not like it,

not one little bit.

Crush

2009-06-02T14:29:00.001-06:00

The boys were SO excited to have our favorite neighbors from our old house over for dinner. Uhm, I think Jake has his first crush. See the cute little girl in the striped dress? That's Ella.

Jake: "mommy, I like Ella, and Ella likes me"

Jake: "daddy, Ella is six"

Jake: "mommy, will you take my picture with Ella?

Mommy: sure Jake, go stand with her.

Jake wraps arms tightly around Ella's neck.

Mommy: "uhm Jake, why don't we take a picture with everyone in it.

Jake: "ok Mommy, but can I stand by Ella?"

Playgroup

2009-06-02T14:27:00.002-06:00

This is our Friday play group. All of these kids are just great. Friday was my day to host - I discovered something on Friday....I couldn't have 5 children.

Last Day of School was Friday

2009-05-18T14:04:00.002-06:00

We are all going to miss seeing Ms. Vicky and Ms. MaryAnne.

Luckiest Mom in the World

2009-05-11T07:53:00.001-06:00

I feel so blessed to be "Mommy" to these 2 wonderful boys!

Soccer - Goooooo Fireballs!

2009-05-03T19:18:00.002-06:00

Yep, fireballs - that's really the name all of the boys agreed on - no really.

The Fireballs

2009-05-03T19:06:00.004-06:00

Erik is coaching and doing a GREAT job. The kids just love him - I don't know how deep he is digging to find the patience he has, but good for him.

Springin and singin

2009-05-03T18:11:00.002-06:00

The boys had their Spring Program at school last week. All of the classes were different animals - we were frogs~ that was an hour or so of pure cuteness.

Five green and speckled frogs, sat on a speckled log, eating some most delicious bugs - yum, yum..... I'll be singing that song for the next month or so.

Springtime in the Rockies

2009-04-18T12:33:00.006-06:00

It started snowing yesterday and I don't think it has really stopped. I'm looking out my office window right now and I can't see across the street....CRAAAAZY! After Erik shoveled snow (for the 3rd time), and worked to save our trees, he and the boys came in after building a "snow fort". It's hot chocolate and grilled cheese sandwich time!

Cancun - Spring Break 2009

2009-04-06T18:58:00.005-06:00

*note - pause the 2nd slideshow while playing the first. Oh, and I know there are typing errors in my captions - at least I posted :)

2009-04-06T18:45:00.003-06:00

Back From Cancun

2009-04-01T19:23:00.003-06:00

More photos to come....promise.

Popsicle Weather

2009-03-03T19:37:00.002-07:00

Ben came running in from outside and announced "it's finally popsicle weather!" I think the official high today was 75.

THE BOYS TODAY

2009-02-18T20:42:00.004-07:00

Oh, this one..... today he said, "Mommy, if you don't let me put on my Power Ranger costume...I'M GOING TO RUN AWAY!"

BTW, does anyone know why my links are showing up on the bottom of the page - even when I go into edit them and they are showing on the side in edit mode?

A lame post.....but it's a post

2009-02-11T22:45:00.006-07:00

First - I know I've been a bad blogger.

The boys and I made their Valentine's tonight. These are from Jake and are acting as my table centerpiece until their class party on Friday.

Mom, you are in luck. Ben and Jake called me into their playroom to tell me to take a picture of the 'tallest tower' they made out of legos - "put this on the 'pooter' and send it to Nana and Papa".