Miles & His Pumpkin
scooping out the pumpkin

Miles & HIs Pumpkin
scooping out the pumpkin

Miles & His Pumpkin
scooping out the pumpkin

Elijah & His Pumpkin
scooping out the pumpkin

Elijah & His Pumpkin
scooping out the pumpkin

Elijah & His Pumpkin
scooping out the pumpkin

Elijah
With his scary face pumpkin

Snow Angel
Elijah takes a break from carving to play in the snow

Miles
With his happy face pumpkin

Pumpkin Posers
The boys with their pumpkins

Lit Up
Pumpkins lit up

Snowy Pumpkins
Pumpkins brave the snow

Shoveling Snow
Miles & Marian help shovel the snow

Backyard
The backyard, mid afternoon, Oct. 28

Snow Total
The snow total as of 4pm, Oct. 28

October Snow
The backyard on Oct. 29th

October Snow
The backyard, October 29th

Snowy Pumpkins
The pumpkins are cold (Oct. 29th)

Staying Warm
"I've got my candle to keep me warm"

Playing In The Snow
Elijah forges a path in the snow (Oct. 30th)

Snow Mountain
The boys try to slide down the mountain

Capt. Hook
Elijah dressed as Capt. Hook

Hook & Pan
Capt. Hook & Peter Pan

Peter Pan
Miles dressed as Peter Pan

Hook & Pan
posing for pictures

Hook & Pan
Brothers ready for candy!

Rabbit Food
Miles' pumpkin becomes food for the rabbits

Friends
The boys run into Kensington at Barnes & Noble

Daddy's Pumpkin
What a Scream!

Halloween House
visiting David's house, checking out Marian's spooky organ

Halloween House
David's spooky house

The Loot
The boys & their loot

Miles
Inside one of the bounce houses

Elijah
Sliding

Miles
Climbing

Elijah
Inside the obstacle course

Swing
Checking out the swing

Smile
Playing on a playhouse

Smile
Playing on a playhouse

Whee!
Sliding in the bounce house

Whee!
Sliding in the bounce house

Whee!
Sliding in the bounce house

Tackling The Wall Again
Miles tries to tackle the wall again

Sliding
Miles in the obstacle course

Climbing
In the obstacle course

Slide Together
Elijah & Miles in the obstacle course

Ship Playhouse
Elijah plays with telescope

Playhouse
Elijah picks a house

Playhouse
Elijah visits Miles' house

Overview
A look at Little Monkey Bizness

Bounce House & Obstacle Course
Overview of LMB

Artists
Doing a little painting in the art room

Geoff Pre-Race
Pining his bib on (#9)

Biggest Fans
The fans wait for the race to start

Go Daddy!
Elijah waiting for the race to start

Go Daddy!
Elijah roots for daddy

Go Daddy!
Miles roots for daddy

Cristina Pre-Race
Cristina rushes over before the race to bring the boys coloring books

Heading To The Start Line
Geoff & Todd head to the start line

Heading To The Start Line
Cristina heads to the start line

And They're Off
Todd runs in front of Geoff while I try to take a pic

And They're Off
Geoff is off and running

Cristina
Cristina in the pack of runners

Our Own Race
Elijah & Miles race to the birdhouse

Boulder Rez
A chilly morning at Boulder Reservoir

The Beer Tent
Elijah & Miles befriend the beer guy's son. Spend the whole race playing in the beer tent.

Here They Come
Todd starts coming in

Geoff Finishes Up
Geoff finishes strong

Finisher
Geoff, post race, with his unique medal

Cristina Comes In
Cristina finishing up

Elijah Plays Baseball
Elijah's first game of baseball

Elijah plays baseball
Waiting for the right pitch

First Base
Dave coaches Elijah to run to first base

Second Base
Elijah runs to second (helped by Dave)

Running Home
Elijah runs home, scoring the run for his team

Bounce Miles
Miles spends his time in the bounce house

Miles
Miles loves the bounce house

First Day
Sitting on the step, waiting for his turn

Spinning
Day one, spinning in the water with Miss Amy

First Day
trying to get on his tummy to kick his feet

Kicking
Kicking as fast as he can

Jumping In
Elijah jumps in (day one)

On Your Back
Trying to get him on his back (day one)

Front Float
Day 3

Getting Ready To Dunk
Day 3

Getting Ready To Dunk
Day 3

Jump In!
Day 3

Monkey Walk
Hanging on the wall (Day 3)

Back Float-Ears In
Day 5

Certificate
Elijah completes his lessons. Only has 3 things to work on.

Elijah's Classroom
Moved over to the mobile behind the school.

Elijah
First day back to Preschool

Classroom
Getting settled on the first day

Name Badge
Students place their name badge beside the "Who's In School Today" sign. Elijah's name is on the popsicle.

Playing
Elijah playing with toys before class starts

Smile
Posing for pictures before class

Cheese!
Posing for pictures before class

Smile!
Posing for pictures before class

Ribbons
Twirling the ribbon

Playing With Rakes
Getting ready to rake some leaves

Leaf Raker
Miles rakes the leaves

Leaf Raker
Raking the leaves

Leaf Raker
Raking the leaves

Sommersault
getting help from the teacher

A Little Vain
kissing the mirror instead of listening to the teacher

Handsome
That kid is so handsome, I could kiss him

Mailbox
Miles favorite thing to play with

Mailbox
Just wants to lie down, rather than jump off it like the other kids

Balance Beam
walking the beam

Balance Beam
Walking the beam

Playing
Miles searches for a ball to put in the barrel

Crawled Out
Miles emerges from the barrel

Barrel Crawl
Miles crawls through the barrel

Bridge
Miles practices his bridge

Boulder Creek
At the parking lot for Boulder Falls

Boulder Creek
At the parking lot for Boulder Falls

Playing Around
Elijah climbs through the rock

Playing Around
Miles and Elijah check out the rock with a hole through it

Miles
Resting

Boulder Falls Closed
What?! We drove an hour to get here!

Boulder Falls
Obviously it's a short hike

Boulder Falls
Picture from the start of the hike

Boulder Falls
Picture from the start of the hike

Nederland
Taken from the covered bridge

Nederland
A glimpse of some of the buildings

Wild Mountain
BBQ joint we stopped at for lunch

Nederland View
From the visitor center

Barker Reservoir
On the drive back home

Barker Reservoir
From the car

Barker Reservoir
Heading home

Campfire
Water after the hail storm

Campsite
Showing our campsite, and all the water after the hail storm

Forest Boys
The kids playing in the woods behind our campsite

Hungry Bird
The bird that kept visiting our site

Exploring
Miles

Exploring
Elijah

Hungry Bird
Happy to eat our crumbs

Geoff's Zen Moment
This is camping, Geoff style

New Shade
Our new shade worked out great

Happy Camper
Elijah

Happy Camper
Elijah

Strike A Pose
Elijah poses for Mommy

My Boys
Smile!

Friday Night's Dinner
Flank steak fajitas

Hungry Campers
The Armstrongs & The Lockmans

Chad's Dinner
Whatcha eating Chad?

Sleeping
Miles sleeps in

Playing With Kona
The boys play with the dog

Forest Boy
Elijah

Forest Boy
Elijah

Coyote Trail
View from the top of the ridge on the Coyote trail.

Coyote Trail
View from the top of the ridge on the Coyote trail.

Fraser Meadows
Fraser Meadows at the end of the Coyote Trail

Fraser Meadows
Fraser Meadows at the end of the Coyote trail.

Fraser Meadows
Fraser Meadows at the end of the Coyote Trail

Black Bear Trail
View from the top of the Black Bear Trail

Black Bear Trail
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Black Bear Trail
View from the top of the Black Bear Trail

Black Bear Trail
The start of the descent back to the visitor's center

Exploring
Elijah and Miles

Mountain
Behind our campsite

Mountain
Behind our campsite

Goofy
Melissa being silly

Miles
smile!

Elijah
Smile

Elijah
Big smile!

Chad Making Dinner
Chad lights the fire with his fancy spark lighter and starts the giant baked potatoes cooking

Kona
Smile!

Saturday Night's Dinner
Kababs

Excavator
Miles extracts a giant rock from the ground with a stick. He's so proud

Panorama Point
View of the mountains at Panorama Point

Mountains
Looking towards Estes Park & Longs Peak

Miles
Posing with the funny tree

Elijah
Posing with the funny tree

Elijah
Panorama Point

Miles
Panorama Point

Melissa
Panorama Point

Melissa
Panorama Point

View On Mt. Falcon
Mt. Falcon

Hikers
The boys hiking on Mt. Falcon

Hikers
Early on the trail, Mt. Falcon

Self Portrait
Melissa hiker

Family Picture
Mt Falcon hike

Wildflowers
Reminded me of snapping dragons, haven't seen them in the wild before.

Boys
Trying to get a picture

Boys
Still trying to get a picture

Boys
I've given up trying to get a picture

Butterfly
Small butterfly

Wildflowers
Orange

Wildflowers
Purple

Wildflowers
Yellow

Wildflowers
cactus

Family
we found a bench!

Mommy & Boys
Happy to sit for a minute

Family
can't get everyone to look at the same time

Wildlife
A deer hides from us

View of Denver
From Mt. Falcon

Scrapes
Miles' knee

Scrapes
Elijah's knee

Red Panda
My favorite

Red Panda
My favorite

Warthog
Pumba!

Me & Jason Boyer
News 2 meteorologist, speaking on the ozone

Burrowing Owl
Zoo worker talks about the owl

Snake
zoo worker talks about this snake that is found in colorado. Sorry, I wasn't paying attention

Mile High Mamas
The group, plus Jason Boyer

Carousel
Elijah on the leopard

Carousel
Miles on the lion

Little Giraffe
My other favorite

Geoff At Mile 1
Bolder Boulder 09

Bagpipers
The boys are enthralled with the bagpipers. Bolder Boulder 09

Here Comes Chad
Chad (tall guy in blue) heading for the stadium

Chad, FTW!
Chad races towards the stadium (tall guy in blue)

Chad
Heading towards the stadium

Melissa
Running in place waiting for Geoff to take the picture.

Armstrongs
Outside Folsom Field

Getting Instructions
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Paddling
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Having A Blast
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Paddling
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Stuck On The Wall
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Getting Some Help
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Paddling
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Elijah's Got Skills
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Having A Blast
At the Boulder Creek Festival

Kitchenette
Our room at the Marriott

Bedroom
our bed in the Marriott

Sitting Area
Couch pull out into a bed for the boys, at the Marriott

Kids
The boys find a bench to sit on

Old Town
Some buildings in Old Town Fort Collins

Fountain
In Old Town Fort Collins

Fountain
In Old Town Fort Collins

Bear
Miles says hello to the bear

Fish
Miles loves the fish

Fish
Miles loves to sit on the fish

Bear
Elijah poses with the bear

Canino's
The rose in the parking lot of Canino's. A wonderful italian restaurant.

Race Day
It rained all night, and the sky looked like this when I woke

Here He Comes
Geoff (on the left)

A New PR
Geoff (white hat) finishes the race with his best time ever.

Relieved
Geoff is happy to be done

The Man & His Medal
Enjoying a post race banana

Going To The Race
Nana, Miles, Grampy & Elijah at Nine Mile, heading downtown for Geoff's half marathon

Swing Monkey
Doing the monkey bars with Grampy

Swing Monkey
Doing the monkey bars with Grampy

Swing Monkey
Doing the monkey bars with Grampy

Slidin'
Miles shows Grampy how it's done

Slidin'
Going down

Car
Miles loves the rocking car

Push Me Higher
Elijah gets a push on the swings

Miles
I'm not looking at the camera!

Miles
Nope, I won't look at the camera

Miles
Not looking mom, stop taking my picture

Steamboat Springs
Nana taking in the beauty of Steamboat Springs

Spill The Beans
Geoff in front of his favorite coffee shop in Steamboat Springs

Coffee Time
Heading into Spill The Beans

He's An Artist
Elijah playing with the white board in the coffee shop

Self Portrait
Elijah in front of the picture he drew of himself

Abe & Miles
Miles & the statue of Abe Lincoln

Elijah & Ben
Elijah kissing Ben Franklin

Miles & Abe
Miles & Abe Lincoln

Elijah & Ben
Elijah & Ben Franklin

Steamboat Springs
Grampy & Miles waiting to cross the road. Ski hill in the background

Mighty Yampa River
Grampy, Miles & Elijah by the mighty Yampa River

Mighty Yampa River
Yampa River, Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs
Elijah, Grampy, & Nana by the Yampa River

Geoff's Birthday
Opening gifts

Geoff's Birthday
Opening gifts

Geoff's Birthday
Geoff is pleased with his new french press coffee maker

Geoff's Birthday
Opening gifts

Geoff's Birthday
Saying thanks to Elijah

Birthday Fish
Red Snapper for Geoff's birthday dinner

Egg Hunt
Elijah hunts for eggs

Egg Hunt
Elijah hunts for eggs

Egg Hunt
Miles hunts for eggs

Egg Hunt
Miles hunts for eggs

Egg Hunt
Miles hunts for eggs

Egg Hunt
Miles hunts for eggs

Egg Hunt
Elijah has been successful!

Egg Hunt
Miles asks why are there no more eggs?

Easter Present
Gift from the Godparents

Easter Present
Gift from the Godparents

Easter Present
Gift from the Godparents

Easter Present
Nana helps open the gift

Resurrection Scene
Gift from the Godparents

Easter Boys
Elijah & Miles

Easter Elijah
Smile

Easter Elijah
Serious face

Easter Miles
Smile

Easter Boys
Happy Easter!

Grampy & Grandsons
Hard to get Miles to sit still for a picture

Elijah & Nana
Best buds

Elijah & Nana
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Nana & Grandsons
Trying to capture a good picture is hard!

Nana & Grandsons
Cheese!

Hard To Say Goodbye
Last picture before Nana & Grampy leave

White Fence Farm
The chicken truck out front

Ride The Horse
Elijah riding the horse

Swing Time
Khara gives Elijah a push on the swing

Feeding Ducks
Miles feeds the ducks

Feeding Ducks
Elijah & Khara feeding the ducks

Feeding Ducks
Khara holds the food for the boys to feed the ducks

Happy Ducks
Ducks are fed

Miles Meets The Sheep
Miles is thrilled to pet the sheep

The Goat
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Boys Meet The Goat
The goat comes over to say hi, and see if we have food

Biggest Pig
this is the biggest pig I've ever seen. His name is Pigmillion

Bouncy Seat
Elijah tests this old bouncy carriage seat

In The Painting
Mommy & Miles

Farmers
Melissa & Geoff

Being Animals
Daddy & Elijah

Being Animals
Daddy, Elijah & Mommy

Diggin'
Chad helps Miles do some digging

Happy Digger
Chad helps Miles do some digging

Horsey Ride
Miles loves the rocking horse

Rocking Horse
Miles loves the rocking horse

Sundaes
Miles spilled ice cream all over his brother. Guess next time we should get separate cups.

Buddies
Miles & Chad

Birthday Boy
Miles turns 2

Smile Miles!
Getting ready to open presents

Opening Presents
Handy Manny toys from big brother

Opening Presents
Train tracks from his Godparents (Jen, Greg, Cate & Kaisara)

Opening Presents
Bible & a kite from his Godparents

Opening Presents
Books & a shirt from Auntie Meg & Uncle Mike

Opening Presents
Backyardigans book from Auntie Meg & Uncle Mike

Birthday Breakfast
He asked for an egg for breakfast

Birthday Breakfast
Miles shows off his egg

Birthday Boy
Miles shows off his Thomas outfit from cousin Kelly

Big Boy
Miles isn't a baby anymore!

Thomas Outfit
from cousin Kelly, it's a jean jacket, shirt and cords

Thomas Outfit
The whole outfit from cousin Kelly

Birthday Ice Cream
Miles chose Ben & Jerry's Neapolitan Dynamite

Opening Presents
From Nana & Grampy (he also got more train tracks and James The Red Engine)

Opening Presents
From Nana & Grampy

Handy Manny Toolbox
Miles loves his new toy

Handy Manny Toolbox
Miles is enthralled with his new toy

Handy Manny Toolbox
Favorite toy from Nana & Grampy

AC/DC Shirt
Miles' new shirt

AC/DC Shirt
Miles' shirt from Mommy & Daddy

Birthday Cake
Imagination Movers cake (courtesy of King Soopers)

Eating Lunch
Hotdogs and chips

Singing Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to you!

Making A Wish
Elijah is wishing for an evil pirate ship

Blowing Out The Candles
Elijah doesn't give Miles a chance to blow out the candles

Let Them Eat Cake
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Eating Cake
Everyone has some cake (except Connor)

Eating Cake
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Eating Cake
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Playing In The Yard
Burning off some energy before presents

Opening Gifts
Miles is excited by the fishing game from Connor

Opening Gifts
Elijah & Miles get painting books and singing toothbrushes from Ciaran & Niamh

Opening Gifts
wooden sandwich set from Stephanie and Auntie Athena

Opening Gifts
Lightning McQueen car from Michael

Opening Gifts
Pajama Sam wii game from Stephanie & Auntie Athena

Hanging Out
Connor telling a story

Moms
The moms rest while the kids play

Group Photo
Trying to get all the kids to say cheese. (L-R) Niamh, Elijah, Miles, Michael, Mickayla. 2nd row, Ciaran, 3rd row Connor

Birthday Guests
trying to get the kids to look at the camera at the same time.

Birthday Guests
say Cheese!

Birthday Guests
So done sitting for the picture

Making A Sandwich
Miles makes a sandwich

Playing Trains
Michael & Mickayla play trains before the party (photo from Michelle)

Playing Trains
Michael, Mickayla & Elijah play trains (photo from Michelle)

Playing Trains
Elijah & Michael play trains (photo from Michelle)

Playing Trains
Elijah & Michael play trains (photo from Michelle)

Playing Trains
Elijah & Michael play trains, Connor observes (photo from Michelle)

Playing Trains
Connor, Elijah & Michael play trains (photo from Michelle)

Mommy & Miles
Posing for a picture (photo from Michelle)

Opening Presents
Little Einsteins birthday card, plays the theme song

Opening Presents
From Mommy & Daddy

Opening Presents
A drum pad and Imagination Movers drumsticks from Mommy & Daddy

Drummer Elijah
Showing off Imagination Movers drumsticks

Opening Presents
From Nana & Grampy

Opening Presents
Leapster system from Nana & Grampy

Opening Presents
Ratatouille game from Nana & Grampy

Opening Presents
Shirt & books from Auntie Meghan & Uncle Mike

Opening Presents
Pigeon books and shirts from Miles

Opening Presents
Thomas tunnel and airplane kite from Godparents (Jen, Greg, Cate & Kaisara)

Little Drummer Boy
Playing his drum

Birthday Boy
Elijah is 4, wearing Beatles shirt from Miles

Birthday Boy
Elijah is 4

New Jammies
Birthday present from cousin Kelly

Tiger
Seeing the tiger up close at the zoo

Train Ride
Taking a picture on the train ride at the zoo

Train Ride
Taking a picture on the train ride at the zoo

Train Ride
Taking a picture on the train ride at the zoo

Train Ride
Taking a picture on the train ride at the zoo

Sleepy Bear
Denver Zoo

Sleepy Bear
Denver Zoo

Christmas Card Picture
Armstrong family 2008

Elijah
Elijah, age 3 Nov 08

Elijah
Nov. 2008

Miles
Miles, age 1 Nov 08

Miles
Nov 2008

Making Pie
The boys help Daddy make pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving

The Table
Before dinner

Happy Thanksgiving!
The family, before we eat

Carving The Turkey
Geoff carves the bird

Carving The Turkey
Geoff carves the bird

Carving The Turkey
Geoff carves the bird

The Feast
Turkey dinner with whipped potatoes, apple-shallot-fennel stuffing, cranberry sauce, and green beans

Pumpkin Pie
For dessert, made from scratch

Cheers!
Melissa celebrates Thanksgiving

Turning On The Christmas Lights
ta-da!

More Lights
House, with the addition of more lights

Little Trees
Highlighting the little LED trees I bought

Shoveling Snow
The boys get out to shovel snow, Nov. 30th

Oh Christmas Tree
Our Christmas tree all lit bit

Oh Christmas Tree
Alosius, our tree this year

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Mountain Dewey
The mountain in our backyard

Elijah
Sliding down the mountain

Miles
Sledding

Whee!
Sliding down the mountain

Snow Buddies
Elijah & Miles pose with their shovels

Gingerbread House
Elijah's gingerbread house from school

Cheese!
Miles helps decorate the gingerbread house

Gingerbread House
Construction begins

Gingerbread House
Geoff starts construction on the house

Gingerbread House
Miles helps decorate the gingerbread house

Gingerbread House
The boys decorate the house

Gingerbread House
Elijah decorates the gingerbread house

Gingerbread House
The house is complete

Gingerbread House
The back of the house (I dubbed the gingerbread men House & Wilson)

Cutting Out Cookies
Daddy shows the boys how to cut out cookies

Cutting Out Cookies
Miles learns how to cut out the cookies

Cutting Out Cookies
Sour cream cookies

Cutting Out Cookies
Sour cream cookies

Coloring Cookies
Sour cream cookies get some color

Coloring Cookies
Miles takes a taste of the royal icing

Coloring Cookies
Elijah says cheese!

Coloring Cookies
Coloring the sour cream cookies

Coloring Cookies
Elijah decorates the sour cream cookies

Sour Cream Cookies
Just a few of the finished cookies

Miles
Dressed for Christmas Eve service

Elijah
Dressed for Christmas Eve service

Merry Christmas!
Mommy & her boys, before we head out to church

Geoff Rehearsing
Geoff playing his violin for the Christmas Eve service

Coloring At Church
Didn't want to sit through church, so we went to the lobby to color

Cheese!
Hanging out in the lobby during Christmas Eve service

Fishmas
Elijah eating his shrimp & mussels

Fishmas
Elijah peels his shrimp

Mussels For Honey Cat
Honey feasts on Miles' rejected mussels

Cookies For Santa
Elijah selects cookies for Santa

Cookies For Santa
Elijah picks out cookies for Santa

Broken Santa Cookies
Elijah drops Santa's cookies on the floor

Broken Cookies
The first set didn't make it to the coffee table

Cookies For Santa, Take Two
Selecting cookies for Santa

Cookies For Santa, Take Two
Trying again to leave cookies for Santa

Santa's Snack
Cookies & milk

The Mantle
Before we open our stockings

Good Morning!
Elijah is ready for Christmas!

Good Morning!
Miles is ready for Christmas!

Christmas Morning Breakfast
Homemade cinnamon buns & icing

Breakfast Of Champions
Homemade cinnamon bun and a cup of Peet's coffee.

Santa's Gifts
Opening the gifts from Santa

Santa Gift
Miles opens his & Elijah's gifts from Santa

Santa's Gifts
Opening gifts from Santa

Cheese!
Playing with the toys from Santa

Opening Gifts
Miles tackles a present

Opening Gifts
Miles opens a gift

Opening Gifts
Elijah opens his gifts

Robes
The boys get robes from Mommy

Comfy Cozy
The boys love their new robes

Buzz Lightyear Shirt
Elijah shows off his Buzz shirt

Opening Gifts
Elijah opens a gift

Opening Gifts
Miles opens a present

Guitar Hero
Miles is ready to rock!

The Table
Our Christmas meal table setting

Christmas Cracker
Elijah tries to open his cracker

Christmas Crackers
Miles with his cracker

Christmas Crackers
Miles tries to open his cracker

Christmas Crackers
Miles tries to open his cracker

Christmas Dinner
Merry Christmas!

Lasagna
Our Christmas dinner

Comfy Cozy
The boys snuggly in their robes watch a movie

Comfy Cozy
elijah watches a movie, wearing his new robe

Comfy Cozy
Miles watches a movie, wearing his robe, covered in blankets

Destroying The Gingerbread House
Geoff tries to break the house

Destroying The Gingerbread House
Geoff takes a rolling pin to the house

Destroying The Gingerbread House
Geoff goes at it with a rolling pin

Destroying The Gingerbread House
Daddy takes the rolling pin to the house

Dragon
Denver Zoo Lights

Elephant
Denver Zoo Lights

Dinner
Eating dinner at the zoo (Mommy made macaroni and chicken)

Dinner
Eating dinner at the zoo (Mommy made macaroni with chicken)

Gorilla & Boys
Geoff, Elijah & Miles pose in front of the gorilla

Peacock
Denver Zoo Lights

Going To School
Daddy walks Elijah into preschool

Checking Out Toys
Elijah plays with cash register toy

Checking Out Preschool
Elijah plays with toys

Making Placemat
Elijah & Miss Brenda make a placemat

Elijah's Placemat
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Painting Hands
Elijah gets his hand painted

Painting Hands
Miss Brenda (T.A.) paints Elijah's hand for his placemat

Making Placemat
Elijah's handprint

First Day of Preschool
Going to school

In The Class
At preschool

Pack Pack
Elijah hangs up his pack pack

School Time
Elijah on the swings with his class

Day One Is Over
Elijah is done his first morning of preschool

Elijah Sledding
Elijah slides down the hill

Get Ready To Slide
Miss Michelle helps Elijah

The Big Slide
Elijah goes from the top of the hill

Elijah
Going far, he makes it into the playground (and he bumps his butt). He won't go back to the top of the hill again.

Get Ready To Race
Who will go the fastest?

Say Cheese!
The group smiles before they race down the hill

GO!
Racing to the bottom of the hill

GO!
The big group races to the bottom

Go Go Go!
Racing to the bottom

At The Bottom
The big group finishes their race to the bottom

Sledding Party
Everyone has fun sledding

Heading Back Up The Hill
Let's go again!

Sliding
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Sliding
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Sledding Party
Everyone has fun

Watching The Kids
Parents enjoy watching the kids slide

Elijah
Go Elijah go!

Hit The Playground
Joseph makes it all the way into the playground

Whee!
Anthony & his mom go for a ride

Go!
The kids have a blast

Slide!
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Sliding
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Whee!
Sliding fast

Wipeout!
Falling off the sled is still fun

Racing To The Bottom
Having fun going down the hill

Climbing Back Up
Ready for another slide

Wipeout!
Miss Jen wipes out, face-planting and rolling several times. She loved it!

Snowflake
Elijah's snowflake hangs in the window

Gingerbread Houses
Getting ready to make them

Making Gingerbread Houses
Miss Brenda helps the kids

Gingerbread Houses
Miss Brenda explains how to do it

Gingerbread Houses
Listening to directions

Gingerbread Houses
Getting some help

Gingerbread Houses
Waiting on instructions

Gingerbread Houses
An array of goodies to decorate with

Gingerbread Houses
The kids have fun decorating their houses

Gingerbread Houses
Making houses and drinking hot chocolate

Gingerbread Houses
So much candy to choose from!

Silas
Silas makes his gingerbread house

Gingerbread Houses
Decorating the houses

Gingerbread Houses
So many treats to choose from for decorating

Gingerbread Houses
Making them pretty

Gingerbread Houses
Elijah's gingerbread house

Buddies
Miss Jen & Elijah

Getting In The Pool
Miles & Daddy get ready for swim class

Warming Up
Doing a lap in the lazy river before class

Swimming
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Swimming
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Swimmers
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Smile!
Big smiles from the swimmers

Jump In!
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Blow Bubbles
Daddy shows Miles how to blow bubbles

Class is ready to start
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Sit On The Ledge
Miles waits to hop in

Sitting On The Ledge
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Float On Your Back
Miles tries to float on his back

Lazy River, Chasing A Ducky
Miles & Daddy float along the river, chasing after a ducky

Lazy River
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Yum, A Duck
Miles tries to eat his duck

Get The Duck
Reach Miles, reach!

Having Fun
Miles enjoys swim class

Playing Before Class
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Tick Tock Clock
Splashing

Tick Tock Clock
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Up You Go!
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Splash!
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On Your Tummy!
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Swim Swim
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London Bridge
swim class games

Pool Toys
Playing with a watering can

Swimming
Playing with a watering can

Hey, There's Mommy
Miles looks at Elijah and I watching

Graduated!
Miles graduates Parent-Tot Swim Class

Marching Band
Elijah loved the marching bands

Float
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Penguin Balloon
This is the mascot for the Denver Parade Of Lights

DIA Float
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DIA Float
Back of the float, with skiers on a mountain

DIA Snow Plow
This got big cheers

Fire Enthusiasts
Elijah thought this was cool too

More Fire Enthusiasts
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Denver Fire Firefighters
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Marching Band
Elijah would pretend to play the cymbals along with the band

Wise Men
Walking nativity scene

Denver Post's Balloon
Dog fetching a paper

Denver Post's Balloon
They had to lower it almost to the ground to get it under the street lights

Float
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Boat Float
My favorite float, and Elijah pointed out that it plays a song from The Little Mermaid.

Float
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Nutcracker Float
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Dennis The Menace
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Carousel Float
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Gingerbread House Float
Elijah said this is what he wants his gingerbread house to look like

Rudolph Balloon
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Santa!
Wishing everyone Merry Christmas!

Dinosaur Elijah
Getting ready for his trick or treat field trip at the Children's Museum

Dragon Miles
Tagging along on the field trip. He refused to put the hood on.

Mommy & The News Guy
I met Chris Parente, local news guy, who was covering the trick or treat event at the Children's Museum. The kids also

Riding The Train
The dragon & the dinosaur ride the train

But Mommy...
Miles points out Pumpkin Hill while riding the train. He really did enjoy the train ride.

Pumpkins!
Miles still pointing out the pumpkins on Pumpkin Hill.

Happy Halloween!
Elijah & Miles at the Children's Museum trick or treat event

Are We Done Yet?
Elijah & Miles want to move on and see other stuff, Mom wants to make sure we got a picture

Hanging Out
Inside the museum, Miles finds something to climb

Something To Climb
Miles scales these roots, but is scared to go down the tunnel up top.

Curious George Meets The Dinosaur
Elijah & George. Miles was terrified of him!

Trick Or Treaters
Daddy takes out the dinosaur & the dragon

Trick Or Treaters
Daddy takes the dinosaur and dragon out for treats

Miles The Dragon
Playing with the dinosaur flashlight

Check Out My Loot
Miles shows off his candy

Cheese
Can I eat my candy?

Wannabe Bono
Miles pretends he is Bono

Early Train Ride
Taking the train downtown at 5:30am

Finishing Up
Geoff finishes the marathon

Go Daddy Go
Geoff finishes the marathon

Wave To The Fans
Geoff finishes his 3rd marathon in 3:20

Storytime
Nana & Elijah read a story

Get Nana!
The kids attack Nana

Get Nana!
The boys attack Nana

Horsing Around
Miles, Nana & Elijah roll around

Up High
View from the parking lot of Cave Of The Winds (Manitou Springs, CO)

Beauty
View from the parking lot of Cave Of The Winds (Manitou Springs, CO)

Blue Skies
View from the parking lot of Cave Of The Winds (Manitou Springs, CO)

Bear Statue
Outside the Cave Of The Winds

Elijah & The Bear
Outside the Cave Of The Winds

Majestic Views
View from the parking lot of Cave Of The Winds (Manitou Springs, CO).

Cave Of The Winds
Entrance into the caves

Looking Down
Before we go into the cave

Inside The Cave
Jeff, our cave guide waits for the whole group to collect

Inside The Cave
At the top of the picture, you can see some ribbon stalactite (or bacon stalactite) and right in the middle, is the Lean

Bridal Chamber
Inside the cave

Melissa In The Cave
Happy to almost be done!

Outside The Cave
Looking down from the balcony

View From The Balcony
Outside the cave

Original Entrance
Looking down towards the original entrance to the cave

Bird Boy
Miles hangs out by a blue bird statue in Manitou Springs, CO

Manitou Springs Group
Elijah, Nana, Miles, Grampy, & Melissa in Manitou Springs, CO (poor Geoff had to work. Missed you!)

Lamb Feast
Geoff makes a delicious dinner of lamb shanks.

Clean Stove
Grampy "details" the stove top. Shiny!

Clean Stove
The shiny clean stove, courtesy of Grampy.

The Earth Sculpture
The water was turned off for fall, so the earth doesn't move

Whee!
The log slide at 29th Street Mall in Boulder

Whee!
The log slide at 29th Street Mall in Boulder

Head Bump
Miles has two big bumps on his forehead

Lunch In Boulder
Miles enjoys his lunch at Islands

Boulder
Miles & Elijah checking out the creek with Nana

Hanging Out In Boulder
The gang hanging out in Boulder (sans Geoff)

Nana...Squeaky Door Fixer
Nana tries to fix the squeaky door with a candle

Grampy...Pumpkin Carver
Grampy preps the pumpkins

Grampy
Prepping the pumpkins for everyone

Pumpkin Goop
Grampy hollows out the pumpkins

Pumpkin Goop
Grampy scoops the goop

Miles & His Pumpkin
Miles checks out his pumpkin

Pumpkins
Miles sits beside our scared pumpkin

Grampy's Scary Pumpkin
Grampy's old school pumpkin (too scary for Elijah)

Elijah
This is before he realizes how scary Grampy's pumpkin is

Two Of Three
Two of our three pumpkins, Mommy & Miles', and Grampy's

Elijah Scoops His Pumpkin
Elijah tries to scoop his pumpkin out, but decides Grampy should do it instead

Teamwork
Grampy helps Elijah with his pumpkin

Pumpkin Carver
Elijah carves his pumpkin

Pumpkin Carver
Elijah tries to carve his pumpkin

Teamwork
Working on Elijah's pumpkin

Elijah's Pumpkin
Elijah & Grampy work on a pumpkin

Elijah's Pumpkin
Nearly done

Pumpkins
Elijah poses with the finished pumpkins

Pumpkins Lit Up
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Wall Climber
Elijah tackles the climbing wall at his school playground

Wall Climber
Elijah tackles the climbing wall at his school playground

Victory!
Elijah reaches the top of the climbing wall

Best Buds
Elijah and Grampy

One Last Picture
Miles refuses to pose for one last picture with Nana & Grampy

Flower
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Future Botanist?
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Flower
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Flowers
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Butterfly
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Butterfly
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Butterfly
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Butterfly
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Big Horn Sheep
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Elijah & The Beavers
Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Cubs Corner
Miles, Caley & Elijah playing

Pushing Buttons
The sound of the frog makes them laugh and run away

Snake
Miles finds a snake

Caley Dresses Up
Caley dressed as a pig

Puppet Show
Caley puts on a puppet show

Elijah Dresses Up
Elijah dresses up as a frog

Cheese!
froggy Elijah

Miles
Running around, no time for pictures Mom!

Miles
Trying to capture him while he's standing still briefly

Submarine
Miles looks inside the submarine, deciding whether to go in

Steering The Sub
Miles steers the submarine

Whee!
Elijah comes off the slide fast. A big snake slide, beside a submarine. Don't ask.

Three Musketeers
Caley, Elijah & Miles. Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Three Musketeers
Caley, Elijah & Miles. Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Three Musketeers
Caley, Elijah & Miles. Outside the Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Artsy Pose
Geoff striking a contemplative pose while waiting for Todd to arrive at the Francis Peak aid station

Sun Rising
More artsy photos by Jake. The shirt says "Team Gangles" on it.

Smile!
Still smiling at the Francis Peak aid station. Geoff is striking his "are we having fun yet?" face that will become the

Landscape
The view over the Great Salt Lake from the Francis Peak aid station.

Arrival
Todd arrives at the Francis Peak aid station, he is the runner on the left, currently in 6th place. It has taken him on

Big Mountain
The view from the Big Mountain aid station

Staging Area
The reservoir below the Big Mountain/Lamb's Canyon aid station staging area

Smile!
The trademark smile at the staging area. It's only Geoff this time as Jake started pacing Todd at the Big Mountain aid

Tired
Geoff and Todd's arrival at the Upper Big Water aid station. Geoff has been running for 8 miles, Todd for 62, covered i

Todd
Wondering why Jake hasn't replenished his water bottles yet.

Changing
Changing for the colder night running

Quick Change
Todd changes shirts at Upper Big Water aid station. Geoff is attempting to apply moleskin to his heel blisters.

Pain
Even changing clothes hurts at this point

Smile
The smile comes a little more painfully this time.

Brighton
Todd prepares for the long night ahead at Brighton. So far he has run 75 miles, taking just over 17 hours. Geoff has o

Vertigo
Is that the room spinning or have I just run 75 miles?

The Finish
100 miles done in Midway, UT! Final damage: 28 hours.

Too tired to smile
Todd is too tired to even look at the camera. Jake, with only 39 miles under his belt manages a nod.

Poor Man's Band-Aid
When there's no Ace-bandage around, duct tape will do. If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find

Beware the chair
They say that the chair is the ultra-runner's enemy, but that does not apply at the finish. A well earned rest.

Pacer/Crew Chief
Jake still can't believe he fell asleep while running.

Fast Friends
11 hours together through the night and they still are talking to each other!

Still Kicking!
Jake can't believe Todd can still lift his leg.

The Pieces
Miles checks out the playset pieces

How Big?
The boys stand beside the box

How Big?
The boys beside the box

In The Box
Elijah likes the box almost as much as the playset

Where's Miles?
Hiding in the box

Checking Out The Pieces
Elijah inside the walls. Not yet assembled

Assembly Man
Geoff attaches the ladder

Testing
Geoff tests the playset

The New Playset
Thank you Nana & Grampy!

Slide!
Elijah takes the first slide

This Is How I Slide
Miles shows Elijah how he does it

Waiting His Turn
Miles waits his turn for the slide

Steering
Miles steers the playset

Whee!
The kids love it!

Climbing The Ladder
Elijah climbs the ladder

Wall Climber
Elijah scales the small wall

Playtime
Miles climbs the ladder, Elijah surveys his yard

Playtime
The kids love it!

Playtime
The boys can't get enough of the playset

Father & Son
Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park

Miles & Elijah
Cherry Creek State Park

Miles & Elijah
Cherry Creek State Park

Miles
Cherry Creek State Park

Elijah
Cherry Creek State Park

Mommy & The Boys
Cherry Creek State Park

Relaxing
Cherry Creek State Park

Looking At Stuff
Cherry Creek State Park

Looking At Stuff
Cherry Creek State Park

Explorer Miles
Cherry Creek State Park

On The Road
Driving up to Estes Park

On The Road
Driving up to Estes Park

On The Road
Driving up to Estes Park

Estes Park, CO
It finally stopped raining!

Rocky Mountains
Mountains seen from Estes Park, CO

Lake Estes
Estes Park, CO

Big Thompson River
Along the riverwalk in Estes Park, CO

Big Thompson River
Estes Park, CO

Mom
Say cheese!

Stanley Hotel
As seen from the riverwalk, Estes Park

Bakery Shop in Estes Park
I just liked their door.

The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, CO

The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, CO

The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, CO

Mountains & The Pool
The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

Lake Estes
As seen from the Stanley Hotel

Melissa
Posing at the Stanley Hotel

Lake Estes
With Stanley Hotel Entrance Hut

Lake Estes
As seen from the Stanley Hotel

Stanley Hotel
Behind the Stanley, you can see a bridal party getting ready to take pictures near the fountain

Fountain
Stanley Hotel

Fountain
Behind the Stanley Hotel

Stanley Hotel Manor House
Next door to the Stanely and houses guest rooms, meeting rooms and their spa

Mom's Dream House
Located behind the Stanley Hotel

Flower
At the Stanley Hotel

Flatirons
Boulder, CO

French Bakery & Cafe
Boulder, CO

Storytime
The boys get a story from Gramma

Strawberry Boy
On the fruit at Cherry Creek Mall

Banana Boy
On the fruit at Cherry Creek Mall

You! Take My Picture!
On the fruit at Cherry Creek Mall

Cereal Bowl
Elijah crawls out of the cereal bowl

Top Of The Cereal To You!
Elijah owns that bowl of shredded wheat

Elijah & The Dragon
Elijah with the dragon at the zoo

The Dragon


Pumba!
The warthogs at the zoo. You don't see them often.

Tapir
For Geoff, "long and methodical with a flexible snout"

Family & Hippos
Elijah, Gramma & the hippos

On The Train
Gramma & Elijah

On The Train
Miles & Mommy

Miles Exploring
Playing at The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Push The Buttons
Playing at The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Miles Exploring
Playing at The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Climbing A Rock
Playing at The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

King Elijah
Chilling on a couch at The Wildlife Experience, Parker, CO

Picture Time
Miles & Elijah, posing for a picture at the museum (TWE)

Beavers!
Miles & Elijah, outside the museum (TWE)

Elijah's Gymnastics
Itty Bitty Gymnastics class

Be A Giraffe
Itty Bitty Gymnastics class

Hop Like A Bunny
Itty Bitty Gymnastics class

Backwards On The Beam
Elijah can walk backwards on the balance beam

Graduation
Getting his certificate, allowing him to advance to Itty Bitty Gymnastics II

Ta Da!
I did it!

Fireman Connor
Elijah's friend Connor Denver Firefighters Museum

Fireman Elijah
Dressing up Denver Firefighters Museum

Little Firemen
Elijah & Miles Denver Firefighters Museum

Fireman Miles
Dressing up Denver Firefighters Museum

Little Firemen
Waiting to go into the firetruck Denver Firefighters Museum

Fireman Miles
Hanging out in the back of the firetruck Denver Firefighters Museum

Miles
Sitting in the back of the firetruck Denver Firefighters Museum

Gotta Fight The Fires
Elijah drives the firetruck Denver Firefighters Museum

I-Beam
An I-beam from one of the twin towers, NYC Denver Firefighters Museum

Gorilla Meet Elijah
Elijah bonds with the gorilla statue at the zoo

Carousel
Elijah on the carousel at the zoo

Cheese!
Elijah on the carousel at the zoo

Fountains At Southlands
Elijah loves the water

Summer Caley
Playing in the fountains

Summer Miles
Miles doesn't want to play in the fountains today

Summer Elijah
Elijah plays in the fountains

Buds
Caley & Elijah pose for pictures

Buds
Posing for pictures, Caley & Elijah

Buds
Say Cheese! Caley & Elijah

Craft Time
Miles & Elijah make a craft at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Craft Time
Geoff helps the boys color fishes at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Lily Pads
Denver Botanical Gardens

Appreciating Nature
The boys explore at the Denver Botanical Gardens

Pond
I just loved the look of this pond

Flower shot
I can't recall this flower, but I thought it was pretty

Can't Sit Still For A Picture
Miles & Elijah want to explore, not sit for a picture!

Sunflower
"Sunflower Valley, like Bob The Builder!" - Elijah

Sleepy Miles
Exhausted from the Botanical Gardens

Miles Offers To Drive
Our trip to Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Entrance To Botanical Garden
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Running Down A Path
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Caley & Elijah
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Caley
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Elijah
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Miles
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Caley
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Elijah
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Miles
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

milesandcaley
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Amy & The Corn Field
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Caley Spies A Bunny
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

The Barn
Rented out for functions Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

A Barn Our Size
Elijah & Caley at Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Pond By The Barn
Denver Botanical Garden at Chatfield State Park

Elijah
Playing In The Pool

Splash!
Playing In The Pool

Cheese!
Playing In The Pool

Splash!
Playing In The Pool

Pool Time
Playing In The Pool

Cheese!
Playing In The Pool

Elijah
Playing In The Pool

Miles
Playing In The Pool

Cheese!
Playing In The Pool

Elijah Being Silly
Playing In The Pool

Playing With Water
Playing In The Pool

Cheese!
Playing In The Pool

Being Silly
Playing In The Pool

Do I Want To Get Wet?
Playing In The Pool

Still Thinking About It
Playing In The Pool

Pool Date
Caley comes over to play in the pool

Caley Says Cheese!
Pool playdate

Splashing
Elijah & Caley play in the pool

Setting Up The Tarp
Geoff is a camping master

Setting Up The Tent
The boys watch Daddy pitch the tent

The Hobbitat
Our new tent, the hobbitat

Our Campsite
Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado

Eating Pinecones
Miles passes the time trying to eat pinecones

Exploring
Miles explores the campsite

Explorer Elijah
Elijah finds a stick to play with (first of many!)

Explorer Miles
Miles has to have a stick too

First Fire
Getting a fire going, day one

Fire Is Going
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Making Dinner
Fajitas for dinner, day one

Explorers
Miles & Elijah exploring the campsite

Staying Out Of The Rain
Under the tarp, out of the rain

Enjoying The Fire
Geoff enjoys a hot drink by the fire

Breakfast, Day Two
Eating some toast at breakfast

Exploring
Checking out the area near our campsite

Mountains
Just a short walk through the trees behind our campsite

Elijah
Standing on a rock

Snack Time
Having some cheerios together

Snack Time
Eating cheerios

Nap Time
Miles takes a nap in his sleeping bag

Building Cairns
Mine

Building Cairns
Elijah's

Fire
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Roasting 'Mallows
For Lexi & Cindy, we like 'em burnt!

Helping Out
Miles offers Daddy some wood to cut

Helping Out
Elijah helps carry firewood

Hangin' Out
Sitting on rocks together

Hangin' Out
Sitting on rocks together

Hiding In The Trees
Being silly while it was sunny

Hiding In The Trees
Elijah

Miles
This was Miles most frequent expression

Sunlight In The Trees
Those non-rainy moments needed to be captured on film

Lumberjack
Geoff cuts wood for the fires

Building A Fire
Elijah learns to build a fire

Rainy Day
Trying to capture rain on the tent

Cuddling
Mommy & Miles cuddle by the fire

Pancakes
Breakfast on day three. They turned out so well, Geoff wanted a picture

Surveying The Land
Just a short walk from our campsite, we could look out over the area

Surveying The Land
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Grey Skies
Common view for out trip

Melissa Meets Nature
Walking around, checking out the views near us

Exploring
Daddy & Miles exploring near the campsite

Panarama Point
View from Panarama Point

Panarama Point
The rain is coming

Panarama Point
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Being Silly
Mommy & Elijah being silly

Being Silly
Mommy & Elijah being silly

Being Silly
Mommy & Elijah being silly

Being Silly
Mommy & Elijah

Helping Out
Miles carries firewood

Helping Out
Miles carries firewood

Helping Out
Miles helps carry firewood

Reverend's Cabin
A small hike we did through the campsite led to this cabin

Reverend's Cabin
There is a small cross on the chimney in white stone

Reverend's Cabin
Looking inside

Reverend's Cabin
Inside the cabin (you can't go inside)

Elijah's Cabin
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Elijah's cabin
We saw this little cabin, Elijah wanted to pretend it was his, he's saying Hello!

Elijah's Cabin
Hello!

Wildflowers
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Wildflowers
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Wildflowers
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Wildflowers
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Packed Up
And ready to head home

Boys room
Elijah & Miles room in the condo

Our room
Our room in the condo

Kitchenette & Living Room
At the condo

Couch Time
Miles & Daddy hang out on the couch in the condo

View From The Deck
Yampa River seen from the deck

Yampa River
As seen from the deck

View From The Deck
Mountains seen from the deck

View From The Deck
Mountains seen from the deck

Welcome Runners!
Banner over the main street, Steamboat Springs

Walking
Walking along the Yampa River

Cowboy Elijah
Sitting on the horse on the main street, Steamboat Springs

Half Marathoner
Melissa, with less than half a mile left of her 13.1 miles

Picking Dandelions
Miles tries to pick a dandelion

Walking In The Grass
Miles watching Elijah run across the lacrosse field

Net Time
Elijah plays in a lacrosse net

Net Time
Elijah plays in a lacrosse net

Rock Climber
Geoff being silly climbing rocks at the park

Goofy
Geoff & Melissa smile!

Pose For A Picture
Miles & Elijah

Pose For A Picture
Trying to get the boys to pose on the couch

Are We Done Taking Pictures Yet?
Tired of taking pictures

Sleepy
Miles sleeping in the car

Sleepy
Elijah sleeping in the car

Driving Home
Beautiful Colorado

Helping Pack
Miles helps pack the suitcase

I Want In There Too
Elijah joins Miles in the suitcase

Manitou Ave
The main street in Manitou Springs

Manitou Ave
Main street in Manitou Springs

Stairs
A neat staircase I saw and liked

Manitou Springs Library
I liked the park in front of the library

Barker House
Historical building

Fountain Creek
Runs through Manitou Springs

Tree Dweller
Elijah in the tree

Slide
Elijah on the big slide

Park
Elijah playing at the park near our motel

My Boys
Geoff and the boys outside Spice Of Life (great coffee/breakfast place)

Manitou Ave


Pikes Peak


Garden Of The Gods


Running In Garden Of The Gods
Melissa goes for a run

Garden Of The Gods


Garden Of The Gods


Garden Of The Gods


On A Run
Running with Daddy in Garden Of The Gods

End Of The Run
Garden Of The Gods

Garden Of The Gods


We Want To Climb The Rocks
Elijah & Miles consider how to climb the rocks

Playing Around
Garden Of The Gods

Finished Running
Posing for a picture near Balancing Rock, Garden Of The Gods

Family Picture
Garden Of The Gods

Buddies
Miles & Abbie

Playing With Amber
Elijah plays ball with Amber

Buddies
Miles & Lexi

Buddies
Miles, Lexi & Elijah

Fetch!
Elijah & Amber play ball

Love My Llama
Lexi, Alyssa, Abbie, & Bob the Llama (at DMNS)

Love My Llama
Lexi, Alyssa, Abbie & Bob the Llama (at DMNS)

Rooftop
Alec, Lexi, Abbie, Alyssa & Melissa, rooftop of DMNS

Incognito
Amy arrives, and stays incognito

Baby Shower Prep
Ashley & Alyssa prep food for the shower

Bubble Gum Babies


Bubble Gum Babies
All the entries, waiting for Ali to pick a winner

Winning Baby
Amy's watermelon baby wins

Smile
Miles & Abbie

Sisters
Lexi & Melissa

Goofing Around
Alyssa, Amy, & Melissa

Goofing Around
Amy & Melissa being goofy

Goofing Around
Alyssa, Amy, Lexi, & Cindy

Goofing Around
Alyssa, Amy, Lexi, Melissa, Cindy

Goofing Around
Alyssa, Amy, Lexi, & Melissa

Girls
(back row) Ali, Alyssa, Lexi, Cindy (front row) Ashley, Abbie, Amy, Melissa

Krolik Daughters
Ali, Alyssa, Lexi, Ashley, Abbie, Amy

Krolik Daughters
Ali, Alyssa, Lexi, Ashley, Abbie, Amy

Watching Golf
Miles & Kevin

Krolik Kids


Krolik Clan
Cindy, Jake & all the kids

Kroliks & Gustafsons
Kevin & Ali with all of Ali's family

Goofy Picture
Kroliks being their silly selves

Wash Park
Elijah, Ali, Miles & Amy

Egg Hunt
Elijah looks for eggs

Egg Hunt
Elijah looks for eggs

Egg Hunt
Mommy helps Miles find eggs

Egg Hunt
Found one!

Egg Hunt
Miles plays with the eggs

Eggs
Mmm, plastic egg

Watching Curious George
Egg hunt is over, time for cartoons

Chocolate Bunny
Miles checks out his chocolate bunny

Easter Basket
Miles puts eggs in his basket

Easter Basket
Miles puts eggs in his basket

Easter Basket
Elijah poses with his basket

Easter Boy
Elijah beside his Easter basket

Lilies
Easter lilies

Deocrating Eggs
Ali & Geoff figure out the directions

Coloring Eggs
Ali, Elijah, Jacob & Leslie decorate eggs

Storytime
Jacob reads to Elijah

New Friends
Leslie & Miles are enchanted by each other

Easter Dinner
Elijah getting ready for dinner

Easter Dinner
Miles, Doug & Geoff

Easter Dinner
Mommy & Miles

Easter Dinner
Kevin, Jacob, & Leslie

Buddies
Ali & Elijah

Helping Daddy
Miles helps Daddy put together his walker.

Miles' Walker
Daddy puts together Miles' toy.

Reflective
Miles thinking about something.

Mmm, toy


Walking
Miles gets his own walker/car

Presents
Miles checks out his presents, Elijah watches.

Birthday Boy


Presents
Opening presents.

Presents
Miles' first crayons (from Elijah)

Presents
Dump truck toy (from Auntie Meg & Uncle Mike)

Waaaaa!
Miles Doesn't Get His Way

Coloring
Miles tries out his crayon.

Tasty
Miles eats his crayon.

Birthday Clothes
From Auntie Dawn & Uncle Colin

Monkey Slippers
Miles is frustrated he can't get his new slippers off (from Cousin Kelly).

Incredibles Cake
Elijah requested this cake.

Mr. Incredible & Dash
Toy on top of cake.

Waiting For Cake
Miles, Elijah & Caley

Waiting For Cake
Elijah & Caley

Happy Birthday Miles & Elijah!


Blow Out The Candles
Elijah blew out the candles for both of them.

Cake!
Yummy!

Miles Loves Cake
Eating cake.

Yummy Cake


Stop Taking My Picture!


Mmm, Cake


Mmm, Cake


Caley
Caley poses for the camera.

Stop Taking My Picture!
I'm trying to eat my cake Mom!

Elijah Loves Cake Too


Mmm, Cake
Elijah's eating cake

Mmm, Cake


Being Goofy
Elijah & Caley fight with their forks.

Being Goofy
Fork fight!

Almost Done


Birthday Boy


Opening Presents
Elijah's gift from Caley, Amy & Shaun

Opening Presents
Car from Caley, Amy & Shaun

Opening Presents
Miles toy from Caley, Amy & Shaun

Balloon Fight
Caley chases Elijah

Balloon Fight
Elijah & Caley do battle with balloons

Balloon Fight


Balloon Fight


Opening Presents
From Kevin & Ali

Opening Presents
Thomas!

Opening Presents
Thomas movies & trains from Kevin & Ali

Miles & Amy


My Boys
Elijah & Miles in their shirts from Stephanie & Auntie Athena

Birthday Boy
Elijah with his presents

Reading His Card
Musical Thomas card from Mommy & Daddy

Backpack!
Elijah's new Diego backpack

Backpack
Looking inside to see what may be hiding.

Elephant & Piggie Book!
Elijah's favorite author, Mo Willems

Monster Shirt
Elijah is excited about his monster shirt

Dinosaur
Elijah examines his dinosaur

Dinosaurs
A bucketful of dinosaurs from Miles (just like Harry)

Bucket Full Of Dinosaurs
From Miles

Help Open My Presents
Daddy helps Elijah

Video Game
Sesame Street video game from Ryan, Dylan, Uncle Colin & Auntie Dawn

Help Open My Presents
Daddy helps Elijah

Dinosaur Art Set
From Ryan, Dylan, Uncle Colin & Auntie Dawn

Opening Presents
Movies & a book from cousin Kelly

Opening Presents
Movies from Nana & Grampy

Backyardigans Movie
From Nana & Grampy

Mommy Says, Show Me The Movie
So Elijah rushes the camera

Globe Toy
From Auntie Meghan & Uncle Mike

Stickers
Elijah covers his jammies in stickers he got from Miles

Wimsey!
Cutie kitty. Very playful.

White House
My first view of the White House, from a distance

Where Are We?
The sign from MASH. Moved temporarily from the American history Museum (being renovated) to the Air & Space Museum.

Wright Brothers
Me in front of the Wright Brothers Plane, Air & Space Museum

Canoes
View from the 2nd floor of the Native American Museum. We had lunch here.

Native American Museum
Kelly in front of the building.

Kelly


The Capitol
My first view of the Capitol.

The Capitol
View from The Mall.

House I
My favorite sculpture in the Sculpture Garden. Called House I, by Roy Lichtenstein.

Elephant
View of the lobby of the Natural History Museum. The elephant even growls.

Hope Diamond
Look how gorgeous it is!

Hope Diamond
I want this. Badly! Curse be damned!

Blue Heart Diamond Ring
The ring I want. :)

Washington Monument
First view of the Washington Monument, from The Mall.

The Smithsonian Castle
Me, in front of the information center for the Smithsonian Institute. Contains the crypt of James Smithson.

The Capitol
A group of guys decided to play some football.

Smithsonian Castle
Inside the castle.

Scuba Mask
This totally reminded me of the Mask of Vulcan. :)

Portrait Gallery


Bathrooms at Portrait Gallery
Stephen Colbert has his portrait in the bathroom hallway, above the water fountains.

Stephen Colbert Portrait
Me, and the portrait.

Clyde's
Rachael Ray went to Clyde's (not this location) on $40 a day. The food was excellent, the service was awful.

Dinner at Clydes
Caesar salad, mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto, and a bowl of mussels.

Creme Brule
Yummy dessert.

My First Creme Brule
Will I like it? Yes I will!

The Watergate Hotel
I had to get a picture, I love All The President's Men.

The White House


The White House


The White House
As close as I could get.

The White House
Right by the entrance for Secret Service. We saw some going to work.

General Sherman Statue
Civil War statue near the White House, dedicated by T. Roosevelt.

Gingerbread White House
On display in the White House Info Center.

National Cathedral
The big church in D.C. Reagan's funeral was here.

Best Buds
Kelly & I enjoying our dessert at Kramerbooks & Afterwords.

Vietnam Memorial
The wall has 58,000 names of soldiers who died. It made me really sad to see it.

Vietnam Memorial


American Flag
At the Vietnam Memorial

American Flag
At the Vietnam Memorial

Lincoln Memorial


Washington Monument
View from the Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial


Plaque
At the Lincoln Memorial

Where's Abe?
He's inside.

Abe Lincoln
He's big, he's 19' tall.

Abe Lincoln
"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined

Me & Abe


Gettysburg Address


Eagle
I really liked this eagle, inside the Lincoln Memorial.

Washington Monument
View from the Lincoln Memorial steps.

Rock Creek Parkway
I just liked the statues with the Potomac in the background.

Potomac River
View from Lincoln Memorial.

Melissa In D.C.
Me, at the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument in the background.

I Have A Dream
The spot on the Lincoln Memorial steps where Martin Luther King Jr gave his speech.

Smile!
In the tree groves, along side the reflecting pool.

WWII Memorial
Pacific Arch, the pillars have the names of the states, as well as some territories.

WWII Memorial
Atlantic arch, hidden behind the trees.

WWII Memorial


WWII Memorial


WWII Memorial


American Flag
At the WWII Memorial

Jefferson Memorial
This was as close as I got to it.

Washington Monument
I loved that you can pretty much see it from everywhere. If I had more time, I would have taken the elevator up.

Metro Gal
Getting ready to ride the Metro.

Merry Christmas!
Armstrong Christmas card

Miles


Elijah


My Boys
Elijah (2.5) & Miles (9 months)

My Boys


My Boys


Let's Make Cookies
Elijah's star cookies

Baking cookies
Elijah's star cookies

Turkey Trot
Before the race. It's very cold. (Thanksgiving Day)

Turkery Trotter
I'm barely smiling because I'm cold. (Thanksgiving Day)

Turkey Trot
Before Mile 3, I can still smile. (Thanksgiving Day)

Mommy's fan
Cheering on Mommy at the race. (Thanksgiving Day)

Mommy's fan
Cheering on Mommy at the race. (Thanksgiving Day)

The guys at the race
Miles, Kevin, Elijah & Geoff. (Thanksgiving Day)

Proud of Mommy
After the race. (Thanksgiving Day)

Family pic
After the race. (Thanksgiving Day)

Story Time
Cindy & Elijah reading the bible. (Thanksgiving Day)

Story Time
Cindy & Elijah reading the bible. (Thanksgiving Day)

Miles' First Thanksgiving
Extreme Close-up! (Thanksgiving Day)

The Big Feast
Geoff shows Kevin how to make awesome gravy. (Thanksgiving Day)

The Big Feast
Geoff shows Kevin how to make awesome gravy. (Thanksgiving Day)

The Bird
(Thanksgiving Day)

The Bird
(Thanksgiving Day)

The Bird
(Thanksgiving Day)

Carve It Up!
(Thanksgiving Day)

Yumm-o
Elijah loves his dinner. (Thanksgiving Day)

Geoff's Plate
(Thanksgiving Day)

Thanksgiving Dinner
(Thanksgiving Day)

The Food
(Thanksgiving Day)

Food Coma
Ali needs a nap! (Thanksgiving Day)

Checking Out The Christmas Light
(Thanksgiving Day)

Story Time
Elijah reads to Kevin, and Miles pulls his hair. (Thanksgiving Day)

Gingerbread House
Elijah makes a gingerbread house

Gingerbread House
Ali & Elijah

Gingerbread House
Not up to code

Gingerbread House
Elijah is ready to eat it

Little Miles Claus


Merry Christmas!
Elijah & Miles

Decorate The Tree
Elijah puts on ornaments

Decorate The Tree
Smile!

Little Elijah Claus


Decorate The Tree
Taking a break to smile for the camera

The Tree


Lights!
Our new LED lights

Cuddle Monsters
Daddy & Miles

Mary Elijah
Elijah wanted a "hat" like Mary

Smile


Fishmas Eve Dinner
Elijah discovers he likes mussels

Fishmas Eve Dinner
Elijah discovers he likes mussels

Fishmas Eve Dinner
Elijah discovers he likes mussels

Cookie Stealer
Miles stole a ginger cookie

Mmm, cookie


Loves His Nana
Miles & Nana

Getting Ready To Pose
Trying to get organized for a group picture

Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve 2007

Listen To The Carols
Honey Cat & Grampy

Miles Listens To The Carols


Christmas Carols
Daddy plays carols on the violin

Dancing
Dancing to the violin music

Santas
Grampy & Elijah

Christmas Morning
Excited about presents

Opening Presents


Opening Presents


Miles' New Toque
Miles shows off his new toque and t-shirt

Opening Presents


Oooh, New Toy!
Miles' present from Daddy

New Clothes
Clothes from Mommy

Train Engineers
Grampy & Elijah set up the Thomas train set

Elijah, The Train Engineer
Playing with his train set

Elijah, The Train Engineer
Elijah plays with his Thomas train set (from Santa)

Let It Snow
Melissa shovels 8 inches of snow!

Christmas Sweater
Miles in his Christmas sweater (from Nana)

Christmas Sweater
Check out Miles' beefy shoulders!

Wii!
Elijah plays with the Wii

Grampy Boxes
Grampy plays Wii boxing

Grampy Boxes
Grampy plays Wii boxing

Don't Mess With Grampy!
Grampy plays Wii boxing

Don't Mess With Grampy!
Grampy plays Wii boxing

Christmas Day
Christmas Day 2007 (Miles went to bed early)

Snow Shovellers
Grampy & Elijah

Snow Shovellers
Grampy & Elijah

Grandsons
Nana & Grampy with Miles & Elijah

Nanas & Great Grandmas
Nana, Miles, Elijah & Great Grandma

Four Generations
Nana, Miles, Geoff, Elijah, & Great Grandma Joyce

Smile!
Elijah, Great Grandma & Miles

Smile!
Elijah, Great Grandma & Miles

Cuddling
Elijah, Great Grandma & Miles

Cuddling
Great Grandma Joyce & Miles

Nana Time!
Nana & Miles

Great Grandma!
Miles & his Great Grandma Joyce

Group Shot
Melissa, Elijah, Cindy, Miles, & Geoff

Hanging With Aunt Cindy
Cindy, Miles & Elijah

Cuddling
Miles & Kevin

Buddies
Miles & Ali

Making Friends
Miles & Ali

Making Friends
Kevin, Miles, Ali & Elijah

Putting Jammies On
Kevin tries to put Miles' jammies on

Putting Jammies On
Kevin tries to put Miles' jammies on

Taking A Drive
Elijah drives Jen & Miles in the rental car.

Newest Godson
Jen, Miles & Greg

Group shot


Godfather & Godson
Greg & Miles

Godfather & Godson
Greg & Miles

Godmom & Godson
Miles & his godmom Jen

Godmom & Godson
Miles & his godmom Jen

Mom
March 2007

Group Shot
Elijah, Me, Kelly & Miles

Cousins & Friends
Me & Kelly

Kelly & Miles


Second Cousins
Kelly, Miles, & Elijah

Meeting Miles
Kelly & Miles

Grandmonkeys


Male Armstrongs
Geoff, Miles, Grampy & Elijah

Male Armstrongs
Geoff, Miles, Grampy & Elijah

Best Buds
Elijah & Grampy

Best Buds
Elijah & Grampy

Nana, Miles & Grampy


At The Park
Elijah & Grampy playing

Grandson #2
Nana & Miles

Nana & Miles


Elijah & Gramma Carey


Tickle Time
Gramma Carey & Elijah

Gramma Carey & Elijah


Gramma Carey & Miles
Holding grandson #4

Grampy & Miles
Meeting for the first time

Group Photo
Me, Lisa & the boys

Group Photo
Me, Lisa & the boys

Best Friends
Me & Lisa

Auntie Lisa & Elijah
New friends

Auntie Lisa & Miles
Talking to Laurel & Brooke on the phone

Swing Kid
Miles in the swing

Checking Out The Swing
Miles in the swing

This Is Alright
Miles in the swing

Whoa
Miles in the swing

It's Almsot Fun
Miles in the swing

Swing Kid
Miles in the swing

Swing Kid
Miles in the swing

This Is How I Roll
Miles in the swing

Swinging
Miles in the swing

Whee!
Elijah in the swing

Push Me Higher
Elijah in the swing

Climbing
Kevin helps Elijah climb

The Big Slide
Elijah goes down the big slide solo for the first time

Buddies
Elijah & Kevin

Elijah Eating Cherries


Elijah Eating Cherries


Elijah Eating Cherries


Elijah Eating Cherries


Yummy Cherries


Elijah Eating Cherries


Pool Time
Alligator pool

Fountain!
Alligator pool

Fountain!
Alligator pool

Splashing Around
Alligator pool

Splashing Around
Alligator pool

Cooling Off
Alligator pool

New Jammies
Elijah shows off his new jammies

Nature Center
Elijah listens during the puppet show

Nature Center
We go on a hike

Smile
Elijah wants his picture taken

Monkey Bizness
Elijah climbs in an obstacle course

Monkey Bizness
Playing with Caley

Monkey Bizness
Elijah climbs a ladder

Monkey Bizness
Playing in the toddler section

Backyard
Sitting at the patio table

Toast & Jam
Breakfast time

Shipment
Thinking about mailing Elijah

Elijah's Sleeping Bag
Elijah tests his new sleeping bag

Elijah's Sleeping Bag
Zipped up tight

Backpack
Elijah tries on his "pack pack"

Smile
Elijah's gymnastics class

Walk Like A Penguin
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Roll Over
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Ta-Da!
Elijah's gymnastics class

Playing
Elijah's gymnastics class

Slide
Elijah's gymnastics class

Slide
Elijah's gymnastics class

Climbing
Elijah's gymnastics class

Slide
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Roll Over
Elijah's gymnastics class

Slide
Elijah's gymnastics class

Crawl Under
Elijah's gymnastics class

Smile
Elijah's gymnastics class

Having Fun
Elijah's gymnastics class

Slide
Elijah's gymnastics class

Slide
Elijah's gymnastics class

Having Fun
Elijah's gymnastics class

Sommersault
Elijah's gymnastics class

Jump
Elijah's gymnastics class

Jump
Elijah's gymnastics class

Climb
Elijah's gymnastics class

Jump
Elijah's gymnastics class

Jump
Elijah's gymnastics class

Jump
Elijah's gymnastics class

Jump
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Listen To The Teacher
Elijah's gymnastics class

Playing On The Bar
Elijah's gymnastics class

Playing On The Bar
Elijah's gymnastics class

Peek A Boo
Elijah's gymnastics class

Having Fun
Elijah's gymnastics class

Beam
Elijah's gymnastics class

Clap Clap Clap
Elijah's gymnastics class

Throw The Ball
Elijah's gymnastics class

Throw The Ball
Elijah's gymnastics class

Kick The Ball
Elijah's gymnastics class

Welcome To The World
Miles Iain Armstrong

It's Cold Out Here
Miles Iain Armstrong

Right Out Of Mommy's Tummy
Miles Iain Armstrong

Father & Son
Miles Iain Armstrong

Our New Son
Miles Iain Armstrong

Face of An Angel
Miles Iain Armstrong

Mommy & Her Sons
Miles Iain Armstrong

Mother & Son
Miles Iain Armstrong

Family Bonding
Miles Iain Armstrong

Our New Son
Miles Iain Armstrong

Going Home Outfit
Miles Iain Armstrong

Let's Go Home
Miles Iain Armstrong

Looking At You
Miles Iain Armstrong

Eyes Wide Open
Miles Iain Armstrong

Big Brother
Learning to hold Miles

Big Brother
Learning to hold Miles

Brothers Bonding


First Outing
A trip to Southlands

Big Brother
Miles is resting

My Boys
Posing

Miles


Miles


Sleepy Boy


Tummy Time


Tummy Time
Big blue eyes

2 Months Old


Mommy & Miles


Cool Dude


Cool Dude


Three Months Old


Three Months Old


Three Months Old


Three Months Old


Cutie Pie


Sweet Face


Sleepy Boy


Sleepy Boy


Cuddling
Miles and my bear Geoffrey

Cuddling
Awww

First Feeding
Getting ready to try rice cereal

Lemme See
Rice cereal

I Don't Think So
He's not crazy about it

5 Months Old
July 22

5 Months Old


Tummy Time


Big Eyes
My blue eyed baby

Smiley Boy
Watching Elijah play in the pool

Our Boys
Elijah & Miles

Our Boys
Elijah & Miles - March 2007

Brothers
Miles & Elijah (3/21)

The Boys


The Boys


Easter Sunday
Miles & Elijah

Stroller Nap


Hanging Out

Big Boys
Walking in Breckenridge

Breckeneridge


Self Portrait
With Miles in the snugli

The High Plains
On the road

The High Plains
On the road

The Driver
Geoff

Passenger
Elijah

Passenger
Melissa

Sleepy Passenger
Miles

The High Plains
View of the valley

Coney Island!
This Coney Island hot dog stand is in the middle of nowhere. Just last year moved from Conifer, and re-opened July 4.

Platte River
Beside the parking lot.

Geoff Is Hungry
Yes, it looks weird. He already told me I was supposed to get more of the hot dog in the picture.

Elijah & The Hot Dog
Elijah loved the hot dog.

The Menu


Inside The Dog
It's very small inside.

Wedding Location
UCI University Club Irvine, CA

Wedding Location
UCI University Club Irvine, CA

Cindy
Mother of the Bride

Cindy
Alec escorts his mom

Here Comes The Groom
Brody

Abby
Jr Bridesmaid

Alison
Sister (Krolik #1)

Alyssa
Sister (Krolik #5)

Ashley
Sister (Krolik #2)

Hilary
Amy's best friend and co-maid of honor

Lexi
Sister (Krolik #4) & Maid of Honor

Bridesmaids


Here Comes The Bride
Amy and Jake

Isn't She Beautiful?
Amy and Jake

Amy & Brody
Their story

Amy & Brody


Bridesmaids


Amy & Brody's Wedding


Wedding Vows


Unity Sand


Unity Sand


Communion


Amy & Brody's Wedding


Beginning Their Lives Together


Kiss The Bride


Mr. & Mrs. Hanson


Father Of The Bride
Reflecting

Let's Get Organized
Getting ready for pictures

Let's Get Organized
Getting ready for pictures

Family Picture
All the Kroliks (and hubbys)

Family Picture
All the Kroliks (and hubbys)

Hanson Couple
Brody, Amy & Pastor Frank

I'm So Happy!
Brody & Amy

First Dance
Beauty & The Beast

First Dance


First Dance


Poor Alec
Alec was sick all day, he lasted as long as he could.

Jake's speech
Giving away daughter #3

Lexi's speech
Lexi's funny speech

Mr & Mrs Brodyman
Amy & Brody

Wedding Cake


Wedding Topper
Batman & Belle

Sisters
Lexi & Me

Sexy Sisters
Lexi & Me

Meeting Miles
Ashley, Lexi & Miles

Colin & Dawn's Room
2nd Bedroom

View From 2nd Bedroom
Colin & Dawn's room

View From 2nd Bedroom
Colin & Dawn's room

Our Room
1st Bedroom

View From 2nd Bedroom
Colin & Dawn's room

Our room
1st Bedroom

Living Room


Living Room


Elijah & Dylan's Room
3rd Bedroom

Elijah & Dylan's Room
Sitting by the window

Dining Room
Looking through to the kitchen

Our Cottage
From driveway/garage

Our Cottage
From deck

Deck
You could see the ocean from here. Eucalyptus trees everywhere.

Backyard Flower


Deck


Goko Cafe
Had breakfast here Sunday morning. Not too bad. On PCH, near Thalia.

Pacific Ocean


Elijah & The Ocean
He loves the beach

Sandy Feet
Elijah's sandy feet

Elijah & The Beach


Elijah & The Beach


Elijah & The Beach


Auntie!
Auntie Dawn Meets Miles

Cousins
Elijah & Dylan

Goofy Cousins
Elijah & Dylan

Ryan!


Ryan


Uncle!
Uncle Colin & Miles

Bonding
Uncle Colin & Miles

Uncle
Uncle Colin, Miles & Elijah

Playing In The Fountain
Elijah & Godmom Cate

Playing In The Fountain
Elijah & Godmom Cate

Godparents
Elijah, Cate, Miles & Kaisara

Godparents
Elijah, Cate, Miles & Kaisara

Newest Godson
Miles & Cate

Newest Godson
Miles & Cate

Love At First Sight
Miles & Cate

Cousins
Dylan & Miles

Kiss The Ocean
Elijah loves the ocean

Playing In The Ocean
Elijah & Geoff

Playing In The Ocean
Getting his feet wet

Ryan Meets The Ocean


Torrance Family
Colin, Dawn, Dylan & Ryan

Torrance Family
Torrance Family

Dawn Gets Wet!
Playing in the ocean

Sandy Feet
Miles' sandy feet

Miles On The Beach
His shirt reads "Caution: Will Eat Sand"

Sisters
Me & Dawn

Playing In The Ocean
Ryan, Colin & Dylan

Loving The Beach
Ryan & Colin

Woods Cove
Laguna Beach, CA

Kelp!
Elijah plays with kelp

Elijah & the girls
Elijah playing with Alyssa & her cousins

Buds
Abby & Miles

Bonding
Miles & Cindy

Cousins
Dylan & Miles

Cousins
Elijah, Dylan & Miles

My Leaf
Elijah wanted me to take a picture of his leaf

Chasing Erik
Elijah chases Erik on a tricycle. At WCC

Milkshake
Elijah enjoys an In-N-Out chocolate milkshake

Auntie!
Ryan & I bonding

Beach Bum
Colin loves the beach

Beach Babe
Me & the ocean

Family Picture
Geoff, Miles, Me, & Elijah

Family Picture
Geoff, Miles, Me, & Elijah

Laguna Beach
Entrance to tide pools

Ryan At The Beach
What a cutie!

Torrance-Armstrong Family
The whole group

Torrance-Armstrong Family
All of us

Silly Shrub
This was down the road from us, it made us laugh

Crab Eaters
Elijah eats crab at Krolik Crab Fest. He seems to like it.

Bonding
Alyssa & Miles

Sleepy Boys
Dylan & Elijah

Den Hole
This is the 2nd hole they made, by the front door.

Den Hole
This was the 1st den hole. Originally this was the rabbit's hole. See the dead rabbit?

Trench
Geoff digging the trench.

Dirt


Trench


Trench
View from the porch

Trench


Trench
Putting the wire in.

Filling The Trench


Trench


Where's The Hole?
Foxes attempt to re-dig the hole by the front door. They've moved the landscaping tarp out of the way.

Where's The Hole?
Foxes attempt to re-dig the hole by the side of the porch.

What's This?
Foxes meet the wire.

Birthday Cupcake
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Blow Out The Candles
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Candles Out
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Mmm, Cupcake
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Yummy
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Mmm, Cupcake
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

I Like Chocolate
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Caley
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Yummy
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Mmm, Cupcake
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Want Some Cupcake?
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Yummy
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

I Like Chocolate
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Opening Presents
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

My First Remote Control Car
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Taking The Car For A Drive
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Opening Presents
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Birthday Boy
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Trying Out My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Riding My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Riding My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Riding My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Riding My Tricycle
Elijah's 2nd Birthday

Elijah's Big Boy Room
The big boy bed, with Very Hungry Caterpillar bedding, and one of his Godmother quilts.

Brother's Closet
Elijah poses in front of his brother's closet organizer.

Testing The Snugli
Daddy & Elijah test out baby brother's new snugli.

Snugli
Elijah sees how the snugli works with Geoffrey Bear

Snugli
Elijah sees how the snugli works with Geoffrey Bear

Snugli
Ready to be a big brother

Snugli
Ready to be a big brother

Bassinet
Blanket & matching pillow was a gift from Athena, Andrew & Stephanie.

Reception Decorations
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Church
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Church Aisle
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Stage
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Vows
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Mr. & Mrs. Erik Cramer
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

The Happy Couple
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Electric Slide
Erik & Becky's Wedding 12/06

Me & Rachelle

Elijah and Lexi


This Is Snow
Lexi learns to shovel snow

Shoveling Snow
Melissa, Elijah, & Lexi

Snow
Lexi thinks it's not so bad

Lexi Bakes A Cake


Sous-Chef Elijah
Elijah watches Lexi bake

Frosting The Cake


Happy Lexi
Lexi finishes icing the cake

30th Birthday Cake


Storytime
Lexi reads to Elijah

More Shoveling
Lexi is a pro now

Elijah likes Lexi


Saying Goodbye
Lexi, Melissa & Elijah

Bye Lexi!


Best Buds
Elijah and Lexi

Back Yard Day 1, 3:30pm
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

Front Yard Day 1, 3:30pm
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

Back Yard Day 2, 11am
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

Back Yard Day 2, 11am
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

Front Yard Day 2, 11am
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

Front Street Day 2, 11am
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

Going Out To Shovel
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2, 11:45am)

The Driveway
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

The Driveway
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

The Middle Of The Street
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

Does It Ever End?
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

The End In Sight
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2, 1:30pm)

Elijah Checks Out The Snow
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

Elijah's Snow Day
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

Elijah Loves Being In The Snow
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

Elijah Vs. The Pile Of Snow
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 2)

Driveway (Day 3)
Blizzard 2006, Colorado. Sunny all day!

Walking Around (Day 4)
Blizzard 2006, Colorado.

Our Front Street, Day 4
Blizzard 2006, Colorado.

Our Front Street, Day 5
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 5) Right after you enter our neighborhood.

Getting Out Of Our Neighborhood
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 5)

The Ruts At The Entrance/Exit
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 5)

The Ruts At The Entrance/Exit
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 5)

Snow Melt (Day 6)
Blizzard 2006, Colorado. Looks like at least a foot of snow has melted.

Snow Melt (Day 6)
We can finally see the patio step!

Snow Melt (Day 6)
The backyard has lost the most snow.

Snow Melt (Day 8)
Our front yard

Front Street (Day 8)
Blizzard 2006, Colorado

The Ruts At The Entrance/Exit
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 8)

The Ruts At The Entrance/Exit
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 8)

Our Front Street
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 8)

Our Front Street
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 8)

Our Front Street
Blizzard 2006, Colorado (Day 8)

Turkey Trot 2006
Before the race

Turkey Trot 2006
Washington Park, Mile 2

Armstrong Holiday Photo
Christmas 2006

Holiday House
Our house all decked out.

Elijah & the Christmas Tree


Nativity
Elijah checks out the nativity.

Silly Santa


Silly Santa


Silly Santa


Silly Santa


Silly Santa


Elijah & Santa
Southlands Santa

Elijah & Santa
Southlands Santa

Mommy & Elijah
Denver Zoolights

Elijah Falls Down
Denver Zoolights

Daddy & Elijah
Denver Zoolights

Making Christmas Cookies


Making Christmas Cookies


Making Christmas Cookies


Making Christmas Cookies


Eating Fruitcake


Tasting The Icing


Yummy Cookies


Yummy Cookies


Christmas Cookies
Green, Yellow, & Blue. Elijah picked the colors

Advent Calendar Finished
Elijah finishes the advent calendar.

Christmas Eve


Bah Humbug!
Honey Cat is not amused.

Christmas Pudding
Elijah tried Nana's Christmas pudding.

Christmas Pudding
He really likes the sauce.

Christmas Carols
Geoff plays carols for us.

Cookies For Santa
Elijah drops the cookies for Santa, then sneezes on them. Priceless.

Waking Up Christmas Morning
Elijah gets up to see his presents.

Christmas Breakfast
Daddy's homemade cinnamon buns.

Stocking Stuffers
Daddy helps Elijah open his stocking stuffers.

Stocking Stuffers
Opening his stocking stuffers.

Santa's Gift
Little People airplane.

Santa's Gift
Little People airplane.

Hungry Caterpiller Bedset
Elijah admires his new pillowcase.

Opening Gifts
Elijah enjoys his gifts.

Opening Gifts
Elijah has a lot of gifts to go through.

Christmas Ham
Mmmm

Christmas Day
Family picture

Smiling
A sunny January day

Godparents
with Godparents Greg & Jen

Tubby Time
Wearing his pj's into his tub

Cutie Pie
11 months old

Birthday Cake
Elijah loves his birthday cake

Go Oilers Go!
Chillin' in his Oiler shirt

Mmm, Manatee
Goofing with his stuffed manatee

Father & Son
Hanging out on the front lawn

Sleepy Time
Catching some zzz's

Big Brother
Wearing his "I'm Going To Be A Big Brother" t-shirt

Posing On The stairs
Letting Mommy take some pictures

Getting Ready For A Run
It's chilly outside

At Four Mile Park
Daddy & Elijah

Pumpkin
Checking out pumpkins

My Pumpkin
My Pumpkin, looking at pumpkins

Race For The Cure
Before the run

Race For The Cure
At the finish line

Father & Son
Playing In The "Aquarium"

The Kids
Elijah & Honey Cat

The Kids
Elijah & Honey Cat

The Kids
Elijah & Honey Cat

My Halloween Costume
I'm an army guy! Trick Or Treating at Southlands

Our Pumpkin
I can totally lift this!

Our Pumpkin
Okay maybe not

Helping Carve The Pumpkin


The Design


The Design


Finished Pumpkin
Here's where I made the first incision

Finished Pumpkin
It was easy

Two Pumpkinheads


Two Pumpkinheads


Spooky!


Halloween Night
Army Guy, reporting for Candy Duty, Sir!

Storytime
Auntie Athena Reads A Story

I Am Not Canadian
Elijah In His Hockey Jersey

Playtime


Close Up
Stephanie

Playtime


Playtime


Playtime


I Love My Spoon


Mmm, Spoon


Fuddruckers


Mmm, Cookie
My Little Cookie Monster

Mmm, Cookie
Uncle Geoff Makes The Best Cookies

Cutie Pie
Stephanie In Her New Jammies

Best Buds
Auntie Melissa & Stephanie

Best Buds


Playtime


Sharing Toys


Climbing The Stairs


Just Like Family
The Armstrongs & The Schmidts (Minus Andrew) :(

With The Kids


Best Buds

Godfather Bonding
Kaisara & Elijah watching tv

In The Trunk
Changing a diaper in the trunk

In The Trunk Too!
Silly Godfather!

Playing In Boulder
Elijah and Cate playing on the rocks, Pearl Street

Playground
Playing at the park

Playground
Playing at the park

Playground
Playing at the park

I Love My Godparents
Kaisara, Cate & Elijah

I Love My Godparents
Kaisara, Cate & Elijah

No More Pictures!

Flappy Duck
new toy from Nana & Grampy

Gators
The Alligator Band at the Orleans

Gators
The Alligator Band at the Orleans

Mommy & Elijah
At the Forum Shops in Caesars

Mommy & Elijah
At the Forum Shops in Caesars

Pool Time
Cooling off in the pool

Pool Time
Smile

Fountain In Paris
Mommy & Elijah

Nana Time
Elijah & Nana

Nana Time
Elijah & Nana (in a Paris cafe)

World's Largest Hawaiian Shirt
The boys in front of Hilo Hattie

Gondola Ride
Armstrong Family (& Angeline the gondolier)

Gondola Ride
Armstrong Family (& Angeline the gondolier)

Bellagio model
Me in front of the miniature Bellagio

Diane
In the Bellagio conservatory

Elijah & Daddy
In front of Mt. Rushmore model

Mmm Apple
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Multi-talented
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Big Smile
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Armstrongs Relaxing
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Big Boy
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Happy
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Melissa & Julia
Picnic in Balboa Park with Grilli Family

Julia standing
Balboa Park 2006-06-03

Julia & Elijah
Balboa Park 2006-06-03

Lily Pond
In front of botanical building Balboa Park 2006-06-03

Lilypads
Balboa Park 2006-06-03

Armstrongs
In front of Ficus Macrophylla(huge, really old tree). Balboa Park 2006-06-03

Anna, Julia, & Francesco
Balboa Park 2006-06-03

Fairy Godmother
Cate & Elijah 2006-06-03

Goofy Guys
Greg & Geoff 2006-06-03

Marathon Mile 12.5
Almost halfway done 2006-06-04

Marathon Finish Line
Geoff finishes the marathon 2006-06-04

Star Of India
Daddy & Elijah 2006-06-04

San Diego Harbor
Melissa in front of U.S.S. Midway 2006-06-04

Swing Time
At the park 2006-06-06

Goofing With Kroliks
Elijah, Abbie & Alyssa 2006-06-06

Pensive Elijah
Photo taken by Alec 2006-06-06

I Love In-N-Out
Making friends and having fun 2006-06-06

Meeting Pluto
First trip to Disneyland 2006-06-07

Jungle Cruise
Family picture 2006-06-07

Monsters Inc Ride
In front of Boo's door 2006-06-07

California Adventure
Daddy & Elijah 2006-06-07

Family Picture At Disneyland
Celebrating Disney's 50th Anniversary 2006-06-07

Sweet Parking Spot
We were the third car in the parking lot. We were able to just walk into the park. 2006-06-07

Godparents
Greg, Jen, Cate, Kaisara & their godson. 2006-06-07

Go Anteaters
In front of anteater statue 2006-06-08

Mommy & Elijah
Laguna Beach 2006-06-09

Walking On The Beach
Laguna Beach 2006-06-09

Pacific Ocean
Checking Out The Water 2006-06-09

Pacific Ocean
Water coming in 2006-06-09

The Ocean Is Cold
Cold feet, the water was too chilly for Elijah's liking 2006-06-09

Walking On The Beach
Laguna Beach 2006-06-09

Little Footprints
Laguna Beach 2006-06-09

Walking On The Beach
Laguna Beach 2006-06-09

Sandy Feet
Laguna Beach 2006-06-09

Kelly & Elijah
Second cousins 2006-06-10