Denver Life

Feels like Forever

I'm not really sure where to start...
After we got back from our trip it was time to take down all the decorations.
Here is my very girly "Barbie" tree

Usually I don't mind but for some reason taking down the Christmas stuff makes me a little sad. But there wasn't time to be too downhearted because we've had a really busy January.
When we got back from Kentucky Gabriella was able to enjoy the stove we got for $20 at the outlet mall. We even found some little pots and pans on clearance at Target.

Speaking of Target...
Of course we had to check out the Target after-Christmas sale and here is what we got...

I had broken our previous waffle maker so this one seem just as good as any, and it is just so darn cute!

Here are some pictures for Erin:
I remembered the dress Erin bought for her and thought I'd take some pictures of her in it.

Like I said, this month has been a bit crazy but here a few of the fun things we've done so far.
PARTIES!
Ella Bella got invited to a few parties. Here are some pictures of the fun!
The first was a birthday "Princess" party:

Then later that week we were invited to another party!

Steve did something really great...Lauren had emailed me about a BYU grad who was from Colorado and wrote a MANGA, wondering if I would go and get a copy for her. Sure I thought, but later I realized I had double booked the evening. So Gabriella and I went to Caleb's party and Steve went to the book signing.
Steve was so sweet, he got me a signed copy too.
http://www.tentopet.com/foolsgold/index.html
Here I am this morning (warning no makeup)

Later Gator!

Ella's (most recent) camcorder debut

We thought we'd pull out the camcorder to get some film of her on the horse. Didn't quite work out, but the video is pretty great anyway.

A Little bit of Christmas

me and Gabriella waiting for the flight to Louisville
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I was really excited to see the new house and wished that I could build my own in KY (since it is SO MUCH CHEAPER) and have it moved to Denver. In my dreams.
But it is a beautiful home and I'm excited for them to get to enjoy it more and more.

the house

the train

the wildlife (deer jumped in front of us as we were driving)

On Christmas Eve Geri and Lori came over for dinner and brought their dogs. I think it was one of Ella Bella's many highlights.

After dinner she was pretty messy so Erin gave Ella a bath and then it was back to play with the dogs.

The next morning was CHRISTMAS!!! and Santa did a really good job. Steve was surprised with his Halo 3 graphic novel and I got my coveted "Twilight" book series and a new purse from my mom. Lauren also surprised me with a dvd set and some other cute things. Along with lots of candy and to make sure our cavities don't get out of hand Santa made sure to off-set it with some spiffy toothbrushes. But aside from all the great gifts we got the best thing was being together and sharing this experience with Gabriella.

I don't think my family will ever look at the stairs in the foyer the same way again.
Everyone took turns helping Ella Bella go up and down, over and over and over and over and over, you get the point.
One of the sweetest things Gabriella does is give kisses. Pucker Up!

Here you go Auntie Lauren

Aunt Geri

Auntie Nernin
I was able to leave a mark of my own on the new house. The window panes on either side of the front door didn't allow much privacy so I used "gallery glass" to make it harder to see in. Overall I was well pleased with my design and the way it turned out.

Here she is after she found daddy's hat.

The week went by pretty fast and soon it was time to say our goodbyes...(or so we thought)

I know Erin will miss how Gabriella came to sit on her every time she had a poopy diaper. Ha ha.

"I don't want to walk without you Baby..."
When we got to the airport we were told the fight was delayed so we had about three hours to kill so off we went to downtown Louisville to eat at the Spaghetti Factory.