The Next Adventure

With the weather warming up it was about time for Eliza to get a bike seat so we can all start riding the trails. Since we got the bike seat our list of rides to ride keeps growing and growing. Here are some pictures from last weekend where we rode part of the Virgin River trail.

Attention Merkleys

If you haven't heard already, you need to go check this out. Happy Day!

We've got a lot of catching up to do

I just downloaded my pictures and it took about 15 minutes. That means, lots of pictures. Which means lots of happenings. Which means lots of posts. We hope. Given lots of motivation. And lots of naps. :)

So here's the first. This is what I found today when I heard not-so-sleeping noises come from the room after Eliza was put in her bed for a nap.



And the face that says "But Mom, aren't you proud of me?"


Oh boy. Here we go.

surfing

but not just any surfing. Blog surfing. Oh yes, just one more thing to put on my list of things I'd rather be doing than the dishes.

I found this



and it leads to so many oh so great places.

Just for Jam

One of my very best friends (whom I don't see/talk to nearly often enough) gave us a very cute outfit when Eliza was born. (Ok, she was two months old but when you live across the country - 2 months old is practically just born).

I just talked to this friend for the first time since we saw her in July and it just so happened that Eliza was wearing the outfit.

Coincidence? I think...yes.

But it was a great one and great to talk to an old friend.

So this picture is just for you, Jam! Love ya!

And this one is just because she's silly!

Little Tidbit

Found something I just wanted to share.

I ran across this site a while ago and thought it was pretty useful. And now, they have put together some babystep checklists to getting your house in order. Perfect for me, something small I can actually see being checked off to help me feel accomplished.

Hope it hits the mark for some of you too.

It's Been a Great Year!

So many things have changed this year, all for the better. We didn't get our Christmas letter out this year, sorry. Just know that we love you all and we hope you had a great holiday season.

Here's a few picture highlights from our Colorado trip for Christmas. We had so much fun hanging out with the Colorado Merkleys and the Wandering Merkleys (Scott and Brandee - they are currently in transition).

The best engineered sledding hill ever!

Cousins are the greatest!

The car Addy made for Eliza. It was sooo sweet!

Eliza and Dad in Dad's favorite place

Snowshoeing to Rifle Arch