Monday, July 5, 2010

Cuddles

Fourth of July


We finally made it up to the mountains for a really nice weekend. The last few times we have gone it has been cold and rainy, but the weather didn't get us this time. We went to the Winter Park base to enjoy a few circus-like acts. We saw a very tall woman and man, face painting, caricatures and a human statue. Elias liked riding the Cabriolet (a small lift) and watching the dirt bikers get on the ski lift to ride down the mountain. Elias was never discouraged that all of his "hellos" to the riders didn't get answered.



On the 4th, Matt got breakfast in bed and a charger and headphones for his phone. That morning we went hiking. Elias walked for a short while and then rode in the backpack (Matt carried him).

Elias did have a good time. Promise. It was probably less than 2 miles round-trip, but it was just about the right length.

We stopped for a snack, found the aqueduct and the cabin. Elias wanted to go in, but no one was home. It was nice to finally really get out in the mountains. Hopefully next weekend Elias will be even more excited to go.

That afternoon we headed to a friends' place for a BBQ and some carrot cake I made to celebrate Matt's birthday. He got a beautiful skiing picture as a gift. Made my earlier gift look pretty scrawny. Then Matt and I watched a great fireworks show from the comfort of our porch. I think the 4th of July in the mountains will have to become a new tradition.

Popsicles


Elias' new favorite treat is a popsicle. I've probably had those ice pops for over 8 years. Sugar and water never go bad. Our only rule, "Only one popsicle a day."

The Angel


Not to worry. Elias is no angel. But he has mastered getting the angel to the top. He learns so fast!

Too Many Saints

I've decided there are too many saintly mothers out there. I don't know how many posts I see on Facebook about how badly this or that mother feels for their kid because he or she is sick. When Elias is sick, all I can think is how many days off of work will it mean for me, and exactly how crabby is he going to be since he can't go to school. Let's get real people.

The Grandaparents Visit

We had such a great time when Paul and Marjie came to visit. We went to the zoo, the children's museum, celebrated Father's Day (although it really wasn't much of a celebration...I forgot that morning, so no breakfast in bed. Oops.), went to a friend's BBQ, played in the pool, and Elias scored on some great presents.

Elias loves riding on Daddy's shoulders. Unfortunately (for Matt) Elias also likes hitting and pinching Daddy's head.

We had a picnic lunch at the zoo. Pasta.

Right before we left the BBQ and Karaoke party, Paul got up and did a song. It was the hit of the party!

Not only did we get a Fisher Price boat/rescue and a garage/crane set of toys (toys Matt had as a kid), Paul made this awesome stool for Elias.

Three generations for Father's Day.

An Understatement

It may be the biggest understatement of the year to say I have been unmotivated. I haven't written in a while, and now that I am so far behind, it seems even harder to get motivated to make an entry. On top of it all, tomorrow I go to work to do the same job I have been doing for years, but will be making more than 10% less than I did just last week. Don't ask. It just sucks. Hopefully I can find a new position soon. At least I should be glad to have a job. So, I will attempt to catch up on my blogging. I apologize in advance if it isn't quite as witty as usual (and if you never think it is witty, then boy are you in trouble).