Easter

Figuring out that fruit snacks are hidden in the eggs...

Easter cookie...

Opening his Easter present from Oma and Papa...

A few turns with Dad on Willy's Peak to finish the day...

April-Camping

We went rock climbing at Escalante Canyon near Grand Junction, CO last weekend. We camped in the canyon.

Aaron throwing rocks at the cliff...

Hiking with Dad...

View of the canyon...

Sandstone cliffs...

Aaron's Texas A&M chair he got from Oma and Papa for Christmas...

Dinner at camp...

Sledding!

We got our second storm of the season this weekend. There was not near as much snow as the first one, but it was enough to take Aaron sledding. He was a little tired from his busy Sunday consisting of a haircut and a bottom tooth coming in, but he seemed to have fun. His snow suit fits much better this year, since his first time to wear it last year was when he was 7 weeks old and cross country skiing with Mom and Dad.


Mom hiking the hill with Aaron and sled in tow...
Telling Dad to slow down!...

Halloween 2009

We took Aaron to the pumpkin farm for Halloween yesterday. He had a lot of fun seeing the bunnies, kitties, goats, cows, sheep, horses, and pumpkins. He loves animals, but his favorite word is "doggie", so every animal at the farm was a "doggie". He loved riding in the red wagon.

Aaron's First Birthday!

We haven't been able to post to the blog lately, but we wanted to share some pictures of his first birthday and some random pictures from the past few months.


Aaron got a "big boy car seat" from Oma and Papa for his birthday. He is so happy to be out of his infant seat.Dad got Aaron a soccer ball.Uncle Mick flew in from Boston for Aaron's birthday. He helped him blow out his candle. He got lots of new books. He really loves books.We went out for Mexican food. Aaron wore his #1 birthday hat and "Mi Primer Cupleanos" bib that Uncle Mick brought. It was perfect.We went on a hike in Golden Gate State Park. It was cold!Aaron is crawling very fast now!

Independence Pass

We camped out on Independence Pass near Aspen last weekend. We also did some rock climbing up there. Aaron had a good time in his Johnny Jump Up at camp. It was a little cold at night, but he slept very well in his sleeping bag in the tent.

Very tired after a long hike...
Lost Man Campground outside of Aspen-10,700 ft.-Hence the down jackets and hats...Aaron is ready to hang out at the cliffs with his rock climbing helmet...
Mom rapelling from a route...
At camp in the Johnny Jump Up getting very dirty feet...

Summer Update

We have not posted many pictures this summer, but we have had a good one. Aaron and I spent several days in Houston in June. My parents came to Colorado in July for a trip to Estes Park.
We have been doing a lot of camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Here are a few pictures from some of our adventures...

Aaron in his Pack 'N Play at the cliffs. His umbrella keeps the sun away!
Sitting with Mom before she climbs up...Setting up camp with Dad...
One of many afternoon rain storms this summer. We have had record rain. Aaron is trying to drive the truck.
Hanging out at the campsite outside of Carbondale...
Feeding the llama at Deron's house in Eagle...
Swimming at the pool at our complex...
Having a picnic with Alea the black lab in the back of the truck...
My mom was feeding Aaron in Estes Park. Big smile...
My dad and Aaron sitting on the deck in Estes Park...