First Hike

We took Beatrix on her first hike last week.  Some of our friends were camping in the Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, so we joined them for the day to enjoy the mountains.  Fortunately the wind wasn't blowing smoke our way that day and we got to enjoy a great afternoon hike. 

Isaac and Tessa had a fun time with their new friends, Colin & Emma.

Paula, Jeff, Colin & Emma

Isaac led the way most of the hike. 

Beatrix did great - with almost 3 hours in the wrap!

Our tired kids fell asleep 5 minutes from home!

2 months!

I can't believe it's been 2 months since we were blessed with baby Beatrix!  Our little one is changing every day.  We go to her 2 month appointment next week so it will be interesting to see how much she's grown.  I weighed her on our scale the other night and she was just over 10.5 pounds.  She continues to be a pretty easy-going baby and loves to interact with her family.  She's getting used to being on the go as she gets carried around to all of her older siblings events.  We even managed a road trip to Kansas a couple of weeks ago and she did great.  As you can see from the photos she has got the smiling thing down really well and we have even got a couple of giggles.  She's trying really hard to make sounds and manages to get a "coo" out once in a while.  We've been really lucky with her sleeping - she's sleeping about 7 hours straight each night which gives John and I some much needed rest as well, as I started back to work this week.  We love watching her change everyday, but we hope she doesn't grow up too fast!

The Graduate!

Last weekend was a busy one!  In addition to the bike ride, Isaac also graduated from preschool.  Aunt Winnie & Uncle Harry (here from Holland) and Oma got to attend with us.  I can't believe our little boy will be going to kindergarten in the fall! 

I couldn't get him to pose with his cap & gown without this silly expression.

Waiting for the ceremony to start. 

Saying the pledge of allegiance. (Isaac is somewhere in the back row)

Slideshow of photos from the year (our big boy is in the lower right hand side of the screen).

Goofy graduate with his "diploma".  ;-)

Elephant Rock

We spent part of last weekend at Elephant Rock in Castle Rock, CO.  On Saturday night we had fun watching the professionals race through downtown with Winnie, Harry & Oma!

Then on Sunday morning we cheered on Isaac & John as they rode the 8 mile Elephant Rock Ride with Team Zimbabwe - a mission that supports orphans in Zimbabwe.  Thanks to all of you that contributed to John's fundraising!!!

Here's all of us in front of the Team Zimbabwe tent.  We're looking forward to having all of us ride in this great event next year!