my family friends

i got to see lots of people this weekend in chicago that i had either never met before, or hadnt seen since i was "little"...

PUMPKIN PATCH!

holy man- did i have a big weekend!!! let's see- i... - took my first plane ride (and my behavior was phenomenal- what was dad so scared about?) - went to a pumpkin patch, where i met a llama, piglets, chickens, goats, ducks, a friendly little calf, and even took my first pony ride! - met SO many family members- including a few uncles and aunts, a great grandpa, and even a great-great aunt!! mom and dad really enjoyed having some time with me- without having to worry about jobs, homebuilding, etc., and dad found some time and some really great opportunities for good photos. these are all from the pumpkin patch...

Packers and Peaches!

Peaches are my new favorite food...I LOVE them! And those Green Bay Packers aren't all that bad. They have a better record than my other team!

"camping" at the new house

mom and dad hosted their first party last night up at our new place. they have really been wanting to take me camping, but aren't completely sure if i'm ready for the cool fall nights that are settling in to the mountains. after the party last night, we all crawled into one big sleeping bag and enjoyed our first night "camping" at the new place- fresh cool air, frost on the windows this morning, but a crackling fireplace that helped keep us warm. check out this great little bear outfit they pulled out to keep me warm! they can't believe how many of my outfits i've already outgrown, but this one became an instant favorite...dad couldn't seem to stop taking pictures of me in it!

Got Avos?

I'm growing like a weed- which might have something to do with the solid foods I'm now eating- what a big kid I'm getting to be, huh? Just like mom, there's a very soft spot in my heart for avocados. Mmmmmmm.....

...and the pre-game

After the pool, it was time to "get suited up" and cheer...

Kiddie Pool and Bears Game

Fall seems to be in the air more and more these days- with chillier mornings and evenings, aspens starting to turn just a bit yellow, and dad getting ridiculously excited about some thing on TV called "the Bears." Mom and I spent some time this afternoon in my pool in the yard, with Poudre serving as a loyal lifeguard, before dad got home and got me all ready for the big game...

My 2nd trip to the pool

Back to the pool this morning- SO MUCH FUN! Mom and dad seem to be really proud of the lack of fear I have for the water- I have no problem floating around on my back, sticking my nose in the water, and even being zoomed through the fountains in the kids' play area.

Teething and Tubtime

August 4th... Yup- another set of tub time pictures. I LOVE the tub, and since it seems to be a time when I'm generally happy and confined to one spot, mom or dad often pull out the camera. I cant seem to get my hands out of my mouth these days...could be the first few choppers coming in!

Go Bears!

July 17th... Dad is out of town in the Grand Canyon, but mom is starting to see more and more television coverage of NFL training camps, so she is getting me prepped for football season. Being a Bears fan can be TIRING!

Saturday, June 30th

Saturday, June 30th... Mom and dad took me to my first concert tonight...the country music theme apparently inspired them to throw these mini-Wranglers and pink cowgirl boots on me. People at the show seemed to love them, and we got lots of smiles in dad's front pack.