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While we were in Colorado, Cora…

…learned how to put her pacifier in her mouth and seemed quite proud of herself. Now, if she could just do it herself in the middle of the night!

…started sitting up all by herself. We have had a few face-plants since then when I wasn’t paying attention.

…got to spend lots of time with her daddy (which was the best part)!

As I flipped through the normal junk mail and bills, I was so excited to find this post card from one of my former students. I have had a first day of school ever since kindergarten! I don’t miss the stress and busyness that first day brings, but I do miss those sweet little kindergarten faces coming through my door on that first day. School started this week and I am constantly wondering how my teacher-friends and former students are doing this year. I loved hearing from this sweet little girl. Now, back to my new job of being mom…which I LOVE!

There is nothing more refreshing than being in the mountains. We just got back from a vacation in Colorado. It is so beautiful there and the weather was fabulous (it sure beat the 100 degree heat here)!

I love the smell of the pine trees and the sound of the streams.

We spent most of our time at my grandparent’s log cabin. It is so peaceful there. Thanks for letting us come!

One day we drove up into the Rocky Mountain National Park. This picture was taken at a lake that we had found on a hike last year.

Overall, this is what Cora thought about her first trip to the mountains!

This post is dedicated to Joel…who is 28 today.

In my family Joel is known as the “fun guy” and I am known as the “fun-hater”. They all claim that before I was married I was pretty boring. I know Joel is fun, but I think their description of me might be a little exaggerated. Don’t you think? Anyway, Joel has brought a lot of joy into my life. He is constantly making me laugh. This is what happened one day when I left my camera unattended. You never know what you will find when Joel gets his hands on something. You need to scroll down quickly to get the full affect of his photography.

Happy Birthday Joel!

Our little girl has rolls…and lots of them. Her dad lovingly refers to her as “thunder thighs”. At Cora’s 4 month appointment she weighed in at 16 pounds 1 ounce. Apparently she is getting plenty to eat!