Happy Father's Day

Father's Day 2014 was AMAZING!

We were driving up to Albuquerque to do some shopping when Daddy and I decided that we should go on a spontaneous trip.  We picked somewhere not too far but somewhere neither of us had ever been.

We took a 7 hour road trip up to Colorado Springs.

And it was a great trip!

We visited the zoo there.  It has the largest giraffe exhibit in America.  You and daddy even got to feed them.  They're tongues are nasty!

You also got to feed some birds and pet a wallaby,  There were all the typical animals that you find at the zoo.  But this zoo was quite a trek.  It was up the side of a mountain and so we were constantly walking up a hill.  It was exhausting. But well worth it!

 

You got to ride the train twice!

We hiked through the Garden of the Gods,

It was a huge park with lots of places to pull over to hike.  When we finally did, we got this view:

 

Since we were totally unprepared, you had to hike by yourself and Sophia rode Mommy and Daddy's shoulders.

You were a champ!

You also got to go to a movie alone with daddy.  You saw How To Train Your Dragon 2 and you loved it.

As always we swam and had a continental breakfast.

We did a target run for a few bathroom items and some swimming stuff.  But for the most part, we got by with what we had in the car and in my purse.

It was such an adventure.

I loved it!

Happy father's day to the best dad I know-- Your dad.

Love,

Mom

Vote For Grandpa!

It was a big day for Grandpa Allen.

He was on the ballot to keep his current job as a District Court Judge.  He oversee's family matters.

There was only one Democrat running for the seat. And Grandpa Allen was running against one other Republican.

We sat outside a voting site on his behalf.  Well, Daddy did. We only spent a few hours out there as a family.  We sweat a ton but got to enjoy some tasty treats brought to us by Grandpa Allen himself. I voted for him!

And he won!!!  In the next election (just a few months away), he'll have to run again but against the Democrat candidate.  He'll be running to keep his job.

Luckily we've got you to walk in parades and yell, "Vote for my Grandpa!"

Thanks for your help!

Love you, 

Mom

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an absolutely amazing holiday that in my opinion does not get enough recognition.  I think that there are too many people who just use it as an excuse to go camping and do silly things that in no way give proper remembrance to the fallen soldiers of our sweet country.

There are so many people who have given their lives so that we can be free and enjoy our lives without much worry.

To give their lives is giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Memorial day is for them.

We had the opportunity of being in a parade to support Grandpa Allen's campaign to be the Republican Candidate for a family court judgeship-- to put it simply.  Although we were campaigning, we tried to remain focused on the true meaning of the day.

After the parade was all said and done, we got to go to a BBQ that we were invited to at the church.  There were some water toys so you girls got to dress up in your matching bathing suits.  

It ended up being a really great day.

My advice to you for this day: Treat it with reverence.

Give thanks to those who have served.

I love you dear girl,

Mom

Mom's Birthday

Happy Birthday to me!

How old am I these days?

I can't seem to remember.  I must already be losing my mind.

Daddy says I'm 25... He must be right.

Haha!

For my birthday we hung out at the aquarium.

I love these family dates!

I must mention that on the morning of my birthday I ran my fastest 10k ever.  I was pretty proud!

I ran it in 47 minutes and some seconds... I think.  All I remember for sure is that I averaged a 7 minute 40 second mile.  Wowza!

Okay, I'm done bragging.

I love you babe!

Thanks for being a part of my special day.

Mom

Random Chloe Pictures

Here are some more random pictures that I think I NEED to share.  They're just great. Or rather, YOU are just great.

I love you,

Mom

Chloe cooks scrambled eggs (with help) for the first time on the stove

Chloe loves to play outside

Chloe and Mom sunbathe in the hammock out back

Faces of Chloe

These pictures will probably crack you up.  They're pretty hilarious.

You love make up.  And wherever there is make up, you find it.

I'm not sure where we were driving to but you decided you need to wear this awful brown lipstick.

You fell asleep in the car then woke up with it smeared all over your face.

You didn't know what to think.  Neither did it.

Haha!!

I also think that three year olds must be bipolar.

The following pictures were seriously taken within seconds of each other. And they're both completely real.  There was no coaxing.

I just love you!

Love,

Mom

Mother's Day!

Is there a better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with food?

I think not.  I love to eat.

Mimi suggested we eat at Golden Corral and so we did.

We ate a lot.

I was stuffed.

And you certainly enjoyed the desserts.

Notice your cotton candy AND ice cream.

Aren't these random holidays great?

I am so happy to be your mom!

Thanks for being such a great kid.

I love you,

Mom