Pictures of the Week -- Week 50

The highlight of our week was attending the Broncos vs. Patriots football game at Sports Authority Field.  Wow... what an amazing experience!  We couldn't have asked for better weather.  It was 60+ degrees and sunny.  Gotta love it! 

We started off by "Tebowing" in front of the stadium.  Trust me... we weren't the only ones doing it. 

We got to the game about 2 hours early, so we took some pictures before the game started.  You could just feel the excitement in the air.  Alex is sporting one of the free orange beanies we got when we walked in.

We made a couple signs to hold up during the game.  Josh proudly waved his around until some annoying guy behind us asked him to put it down.  Fun hater.

I love this picture SO much!  You can see the crowd-filled stands, the players on the field and my 2 sweet boys by my side... one of them "Tebowing".  Yeah, we totally got into it!  We had such a fun day!

Pictures of the Week -- Week 49

I did a very spontaneous photo shoot with the kids so I could get the annual calendars and Christmas cards finished.  Mattea put on her pretty dress and Josh put on a clean shirt, but that was about it as far as preparations go.  Oh, and we stuck a big bow on Cody just like we did for his first Christmas when he was only 2 months old.  (Turns out it's a lot cuter on a tiny puppy!!!)  Here's what we got...

I got a little crazy and decided to put the dogs in the Christmas picture.  Believe it or not, we got this picture after only a couple takes.  I was SO happy!

Pictures of the Week -- Week 48

I went in to check on Josh before I went to bed and this is how I found him!  I swear I didn't alter his position or place the book on his face for a funny picture.  Since he has his loft bed, I had to climb on his chair to even get this picture.  The things I will do for a good shot!

 Uncle Terry came for a visit and got roped into a Nerf gun/Marshmallow shooter war.  He was totally game for it, though, and it took me back to our childhood days watching him play it with the kids!

 Alex started taking piano lessons.  He only had one before the music school went on Christmas break, but he keeps practicing what he has learned so far.  I love hearing him practice.  It makes my heart happy!

 Chippy the Elf came to our family this Thanksgiving thanks to Grandma Judie & Grandpa Bob.  Mattea was fascinated when we read the story and watched the movie about the Elf on the Shelf.  Chippy found some very creative places to hide and it was always fun trying to hunt him down in the morning!

Pictures of the Week -- Week 47

We had a nice time in Iowa & Illinois for our Thanksgiving vacation.  We were able to spend time with our family and some friends.  We ate (a LOT), played some football, watched some football, went to Michael's Fun World, played cards and watched movies.  It was a relaxing time.  We also did our Christmas exchange since we are staying in Colorado for Christmas this year.  The kids got spoiled like they usually do.  Thanks to everyone for the wonderful gifts!

Pictures of the Week -- Week 46

Mattea was on a cupstacking team with some friends from her school.  Her, Caitlin, Sami & Caleb practiced for a month and then participated in a tournament at Liberty Middle School.  They didn't take home a trophy, but they all did their best and that is what matters.  Mattea got totally into cupstacking... she was always practicing and even got some cups, a mat and a timer for her birthday this year!

Happy 7th Birthday, Mattea Marie!!!

Today, our sweet, lovable, sassy, smart and full-of-personality daughter turned SEVEN!  Mattea started off her day being serenaded by all of us singing Happy Birthday to her while she sat in her bed smiling from ear to ear!  We brought her breakfast in bed and gave her presents.  She was so easy to please... when I had asked her what she wanted for her birthday, she said "I don't know.  Anything... even a toothbrush!"  We didn't actually get her a toothbrush, but it was nice to know that she didn't feel that she needed much.  She even told me after she opened her presents that what made her the most happy was being with her family.  Awwwwwwww... what a sweet girl!

Mattea celebrated her birthday with her friends at Sweet & Sassy.  The girls got to pick out a costume, got their hair & makeup done and their fingernails painted.  They practiced walking the catwalk and then had a dance party.  After that, it was time for the runway show!  The girls totally rocked the runway.  They showed lots of personality and it was SO much fun to watch.  The party was such a huge hit with Mattea and her friends.  It was a very memorable birthday!!!

Pictures of the Week -- Week 45

Jeff took Mattea to the Girl Scout Father/Daughter dance.  We had a fun time picking out her dress... it was all about how well it twirled.  She found the perfect dress, we got her hair all curled and she was ready for her date.  Jeff & Mattea met up with Hannah & Hailey Robinson and their Dad, Rod, and Sami Gordanier and her Dad, Troy for dinner at TGI Friday's for dinner and then went to the dance.  They all had a great time!