Race day November 18, 2008

 Can you spot Nora?

With Caleb’s “Gramdma Vivi.” Nora’s surrogate grandma for when none of hers are around……..and 3rd stage ovarian cancer survivor.

With her best buddy, Caleb. Can you see the flushed faces? This race was long. It was supposed to be 600 yards but Kervin thinks it was more like 800. Which shouldn’t be a problem, but because kids don’t exactly know how to pace themselves, they all started very fast. It was really cute though, we could tell she was tired and slowing towards the end but she didn’t stop.

It was great that they gave all of the kids a trophy as well. Made her hard effort well worth it. I asked if she wanted to do more long races like this immediately after the race, her response was “No.” But after getting the trophy 10 minutes later she’s all about it.

Six shots of wierdness November 17, 2008

I’ve been going through my clothes, making piles to keep, trash, and donate. So Nora pulls out this nighty I got at my bridal shower and decides it should be hers because “it fits” and Nora won’t sleep in anything but nightgowns. Don’t ask me about the poses, I don’t know where they came from. (Could it be a natural reaction when a girl puts on a silky nighty?)

Nora’s first running race November 2, 2008

 

Trick or Treat! November 1, 2008

All ready for dance class on Halloween day.

Their first stop.

Nora was so excited. Outside past bedtime, people giving her candy, dressed as a fairy princess! Does it get any better than this!? The weather was amazing as well. It was in the 70’s during the day. This was the first year in 5 that it hasn’t snowed here on halloween.

Life is good. October 31, 2008

Life has been pretty slow around lately….which is nice. But here are some not-incredibly-interesting pics just to keep you updated.

Collecting pinecones in Black Forest. He walked a good 1/4 mile like this so proud of himself, feeling like such a big helper.

 This is just something you’ll find if you looked into our house at some point almost everyday. Isaac naked, YouTube videos playing, Kervin looking sexy in his sweats, Nora in one of her 5 or so continually changing outfits.

 Soaking up some viamin D while the sun’s rays are just the perfect temperature to keep warm on a cool fall day.

Being kids October 8, 2008

Trip to the zoo October 8, 2008

We have the greatest little zoo here in Colorado Springs. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, it’s one of only two mountain zoos in the United States and it also has the largest herd of reticulated giraffes in the United States. Their collection includes over 30 endangered species. Plus you can feed the giraffes.

A 5 month old wallaby.

 This is a baby moose. Less than a year old.

The most adorable flower girls you’ll ever see…….right here! August 13, 2008

Unfortunately the photos are a bit crudy.

And the most handsome guy at the wedding. Sorry PJ…….I know it’s really not fair.

And being introduced……

Back in Jersey August 13, 2008

And visiting the “kite man”

Winter Park, Colorado August 13, 2008

The highlight of our summer seems to be fishing. Nora’s way into it. Kervin’s been doing mountain bike races in Winter Park and is consistently coming in 1st and 2nd. He might even win the series.