Ski school for Izzy

Isabelle had her first try on skis. According to the instructors, she got off to a great and enthusiastic start and went down the gradual slope a few times. Then, she fell and wasn't keen on trying again even when going down with an instructor and going slow. She lasted about an hour and then I got the phone call to come and pick her up. She was one tired little girl! Next winter we will give it another try.

Adorable Lorena, our friend's 5 week old daughter.

Big Sky mountains.

Playing on a snow bank outside the condo.

Isabelle boarding our second flight from Denver to Bozeman.

Allie making sure she knows where the exit rows are...

Happy Easter!!!!!

We want to wish you all a happy Easter on Sunday! Allie didn't trust the bunny ears and so was an unwilling subject to photograph...but Izzy will pose for you! They also got a chance to see the Easter bunny at the mall (from a 4 foot distance) where Isabelle promptly told me that "it wasn't real and just a person dressed up". Also, the bunny was wiping his eyes and so Isabelle (and Allie caught on to this too) said that they made the Easter bunny cry. On a prior occasion that involved a very aggressive bee at a restaurant, we had explained that it was just a costume as she was afraid of it...I guess that goes for all big costume figures. That might make a trip to Disney World a little less fun for her if we ever go.

Monkey Joe's

Dangerous fun at a bounce house was shared with friends, Melissa, Jaden and Breck. It is a quite a place but makes me crazy nervous!

How my girls make me smile!!!!!



Starting last week, Isabelle and Allie are on "spring break", and we have had fun seeing some friends for playdates at the museum, zoo, and a bounce house (Monkey Joe's). I have lots of cute pics to show the girls on their very busy social schedule but my computer is currently freaking out and I don't have the ability to manipulate photos or even access them well. Grrrr. You know me and pics. The girls are doing wonderfully, anxiously awaiting warm weather and short sleeves. They love to play together. Some favorite games are: "Chef, owner, and kitty". I get to be the cat's owner. Isabelle meows at an extremely high decibel and paws at me while eating whatever Allie (the chef) cooks for her in the play kitchen. Another game is "Mommy and baby". Allie (the baby) cries and gets placed on the couch to sleep while Isabelle (the mommy), finds a bottle and covers her up with a blanket. They like to enact scenes from 'Dora', "which path should we take, the first path, the second path or the third path????" They also love to dance, play with the dollhouse and cuddle up with me to read stories. Some favorite stories include the "Five little Monkey" series, "Farm Flu", and unfortunately some Dora and Diego books. On Wednesday we will be taking our first flight since last July to Big Sky, Montana to spend the weekend skiing and spending time with some friends.

Saturday sunshine...

while enjoying the fountains and flowers at the IMA. Spring is a glorious time to visit the gardens. It was a little early to enjoy many blooms, but it was a marvelous day to be out nevertheless.

Spring flowers

Don't I absolutely pick the prettiest flowers?