Two trips = One long post

Last week we all went on vacation.

I visited my BFF in PA with a very short trip in to New York City.

Here are some of my highlights...

We were in the city for only about 5 hours, but I do heart NYC!

We walked down Fashion Ave. to Times Square

My nod to Project Runway

BFF's in the city... Chrysler building in the back I think

Headed to the Lincoln tunnel back to the farm...

My newest BFF Cheyenne. She's a young pony only ridden 2 times before I got on her. She greeted me each day and was fun to ride despite not knowing how to go or be steered.

Goaty! Inherited with the property being cared for by 2 mangy great perinese.

A sneak peak at my 40 is the new 30 photoshoot!

My grandmother's necklace

Capturing the afternoon light

Boyd took the kids camping all week while I was away.

The visited the ranch in Cimarron.

A friends property in Buena Vista.

Camped with the Williams boys near Boulder.

And rounded off the week with the Fall festival at the Dolenc's.

The little Broadmoor at the ranch

A visit from the horse

With Mor Mor and Mor Far riding ATV's

Another ATV ride in Buena Vista

Fishing

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

Supper time in the camper

Rocky mountain sunshine

Pony rides at the fall festival

We all made it home safe and sound and tired! So glad for the time away and to see family and friends. Apparently we all had fun with horses!

September Ten on Ten

Here's my ten on ten- linking up with A little bit of sunshine

This was the start of the day... it's going around our house

The pattern of my new $4 garage sale skirt... that Boyd found for me!

My new stack of frames from Ikea... big plans for these

One of my favorite pieces of art that was made special for me

Above her crib and I smile at it every time I see it

He's the last of us to get sick... slows him down, a little

Belly button

Finally got to look at this after having it for 2 weeks

I get to ride a real one next week

Kept saying "cheese" while I was taking a different photo... how could I not snap this one?

How was your September 10th?

Off to a good start...

I'm trying hard to keep my 30 birthday goals (40 being the new 30)

Some are daily, some monthly and some are a one shot deal.

I'm trying to do 1 craft per month to build my craft confidence and explore my creative side.

Here's what I did this month.

Found this frame for .99cents at Goodwill and it had the potato sack like material on it already. I turned it into an earring holder that is hanging on my bedroom wall. For all you uber crafters out there, this counts. My list, my rules, my crafts... it counts.

Then via Pinterest, I found this idea for a T-shirt summer scarf! Found the tee at GW for $1.99 and now it's my scarf. I have big plans for T-shirt scarves this fall and holiday season.

So there it is... goal accomplished!

Last ten days or so...

We've done more than I realize in the last 10 days or so

These first shots started with Boyd having an idea to tie our 2 big dump truck toys together and Rigel saying... "yeah that's a good idea" I was reluctant, but so far it has been a big source of laughs in our house.

Just last night, she pushed him too... photo next time that happens

This is why kids need dads. A mom would not do this.

The dynamic duo going for a ride

The Zoo with friends... our fave

You gotta feed the birds

These were from a few night ago, but we had this kind of rain today too. It lasts like 30 min and it's crazy!

Washing the car using the rain power to rinse... another thing only a dad would do

His might look timid, but he loved every minute!

Today we went to Ikea... that place is crazy! We were there almost 2 hrs and got a lot of little things to help fix up the house... we should have the big reveal photos in a couple of weeks... we get behind a lot and only have nap time to work... it sucks, but it is coming, I promise!

18 months!

It's been a hectic week. Our washing machine broke.

We lost hot water for a day.

We had 2 major outings and are still unpacking!

During all of that, Ohana turned 18months!!!!!!!!

She's gone from this...

To this! Right before our eyes! She's SOOOOO sweet and affectionate.

She is smart and has a very independent side to her. She can say over 75 words according to the list I keep. She just repeated saying 1-10 in Spanish!

She loves her brother and family and wearing hats. She still eats well though is very petite.

She is adventuresome but doesn't like to pool even though she loves taking a bath.

She is learning more than I can keep up with.

She brings daily joy to our family despite chaotic times. She has 8 new teeth!

She loves laps and being held and riding in the stroller.

She just started asking to watch shows, but doesn't really watch them.

She dances when she hears music.

She likes to brush her teeth, wash her hands and put toys away which is good because her brother us messy!

WE LOVE YOU OHANA ISABELLA!!!!!!!!!!!

Ten on Ten-- my first edition

A wonderful blogger out there has this ongoing entry on every 10th of the month to capture the beauty in everyday life. I have wanted to try this for many many months. As part of 30 being the new 40, one of my goals is to try ten on ten monthly for the next year. The official rules are to take one photo per hour. As a mom of 2 toddlers, that rule is loose. I would have been done by 3:00 today if I did that and would not be sharing the last image of my ten. Enjoy!

Foot rest- get it?

Brother's shoes backwards

Sparkle makes me happy

That's my girl on the dump truck and my boy on the pink My Little Pony car

Tupperware popsicle molds- circa maybe as old as I am

She stayed like this until I took the picture

Water toy

Squatting-- both kids do this just like daddy

"Tool steps" as Rigel calls them

Brushing all the new teeth-- on my bed-- night night!

Day trip to 14,110ft

Earlier this week, we took a day trip to Pikes Peak.

I guess we are being tourists down here to get to know the area.

You can drive all the way to the top-- 14,110 ft closer to heaven.

What a view!

The cog railway-- Rigel went crazy over the train and begged us to let him on.

Playing on the track will have to do this time.

This was one of the better ones. Herding cats...

Hooray for the family photo in front of the tourist sign!

It was a fun day.