Nicole's Wedding

Here are some pictures from my cousin Nicole's wedding two weeks ago. My camera has been acting up lately, so it's taken some work to get these loaded. Nonetheless...

One of Abram's new tricks...combing through Mali's hair with his fingers!



The Newlyweds first dance...



Malia at the reception. We were passing the doors of the cultural hall and she says, "I hear something!" Quite the detective!



Sisters serving up cake... my aunt Deanne, Susanne, and Mom...



Here's the happy couple...



Abram digging on the decorations...



Celebrating Grandpa's birthday before the reception at Famous Dave's. I dare say Malia is following in her grandpa's footsteps... thoroughly enjoying her grub...



This was Malia's demeanor the entire trip to Cedar Falls, such a pleasure sometimes. My poor cousin Mari got a front row seat...

Abram

I can usually get him to laugh much more than this! Rough night. Oh, well. This will give David a glimpse at our little man's laugh.

Malia

The Update

Well, hello blogging world! Yes we are alive and doing well. We've had a rough couple of weeks, but we keep trudging along. We have finally settled into my mom's house in Iowa. It only took me 2 1/2 weeks to unpack!



Abram has had the roughest time. Before David even left Abram kept breaking out in hives, from a suspected milk allergy. Because his skin was "compromised" already from the multiple hive breakouts, it made him more susceptible to various strains of bacteria, thus the impetigo break out.... That was even one of his better pictures. It has healed beautifully and you can't even tell he had such horrible sores. Earlier this week he was diagnosed with infantile asthma (aren't I the kind mother, passing on my finer traits?). He takes breathing treatments three times a day and is getting a steroid boost to clear things up. No fun!



Malia on the other hand, is the picture of health. Tomorrow is her third birthday! I can't even believe it. She is such a great little girl. She has her moments, as all do, but I am so grateful to have her in my life. She has mastered the tricycle and rides it whenever she can. She has not, however, mastered dressing appropriately for the weather!



Here are the kids playing in the sandbox together...Good times!

Well, I hear stirrings and I fear the blissful moments we call naptime are coming to an end....

Feeding Baby Deer

Saturday, June 20, 2009
Dubuque, Iowa

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

On June 6th the kids and I used our annual pass to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. I love this zoo. The only zoo in the mountains. And by in the mountains, I mean it. It is quite the hike from exhibit to exhibit. David and I took the kids before he left and only made it to about 1/3 of the exhibits. This time I went with my neighbor Allie. Lots and lots of fun!

Here is Malia just chillin' in My Big Backyard...



Malia just hatched...



Me and the kids...



Malia feeding the goat... (its free!)



Malia feeding the giraffe... (3 crackers for $1)



Abram, Allie and the Albino



Malia feeding the Birds. I love this exhibit too. It cost $1 to buy the little stick with seed on it. There are birds EVERYWHERE!!



Abram and Allie checking out the birds. I love the "bird lady" with the bird on top of her head. She kept shouting "Watch where you are walking!". No joke, birds everywhere. People have stepped on them!



Here is Malia chasing down a little birdie. I think this might have been her favorite part. Although, she did keep asking to go see the hippo. Not sure why. They are quite possibly the most boring!



Malia and the Gorilla



This is one of the many things I will miss about not being in Colorado this year! I'm sure once David gets back we will renew our membership and have many family outings here. If you are ever in the area you should check it out!

Malia's First Pony Ride

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo- June 6, 2009