Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Catching Up Part II


Frosty the Snowman . . . . (for the record I was mocked regarding this perfectly respectable snowman!)


Aviana is not too sure about the snowman but had a great time playing in it!


He's still got a few inches on Aviana!


Important life lessons 1. Learn to walk, check 2. Learn to make a snowball!



Two cute girls strolling through the airport trying to pick up Flyboys on the way to a ski vacation! ;)



Conserving our energy for fun times ahead!


Imagine a sweet 2 story, 4 bedroom, ski-in/ski-out luxury condo overlooking the Durango mountains filled with great friends, tasty food, and beer . . . . now see where we stayed instead during our 24 hour travel hiccup in Minneapolis aka the most disgusting Days Inn you could imagine . . .


WOW! What is all this? Is it heaven? For skiers like Daddy the answer is yes!


Then men face off in an ultimate fighting match . . . . burger cook-off in the kitchen! All judges voted YUM!


Aviana had fun in Durango and visiting friends in Albuquerque but was glad we decided to pack her up and ship her home!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Catch Up Part I


Happy New Year! 2011 was off to a bang as we celebrated with Mike's parents! Alas I almost didn't make it to midnight!



Aviana and I left the cold and snow behind for Florida!


Where Uncle Carl and Aunt Christy took Aviana to the beach for the first time!


This may look like a WWI veteran but it's just Gramps recovering from knee surgery!


I love to read with Grandma!



Ann Marie and Mike sneak away to catch a Michigan hockey game! Go BLUE!


Wintertime Daddy/Daughter activity was swimming lessons! Aviana was not too sure about the pool or perhaps it was the chilly water!


Ann Marie celebrates her 26th birthday with her two favorite people!



Not really sure where I'm going in this thing?!?!?!?


Dashing through the snow . . .


Playing with my new friend Kailey!


Cheering the Michigan B-ball team onto victory over Minnesota!


Random Cuteness!






Is this baby jail?