July fun!

Hi everyone!
We've been very busy.  I can't even remember what I all need to update you on!  I'll do my best to get you up to date.

Mom went on a hike up a 14er (14,000 ft peak) at the end of June while Dad and I went to Grandpa and Grandma's in Colorado Springs.... Mom had a little problem with her sunscreen - I believe her socks may have fallen down a bit!

We went to a pool party for a friend's birthday... I really enjoyed the water and watching the other kids play - it was a beautiful day!

 

Mom let me wear underwear while playing outside - it didn't last very long!

I don't always like to eat my breakfast in my high chair anymore - if Mom doesn't feel like battling with my strong will, she will let me eat by the stove.

Mom and I visited the pool last week and we had a nice time... I am trying to get my fruit snacks out of my teeth.

We went to the Arc picnic.  We experienced some crazy weather: hail, strong winds, and driving rain.  Between storms, I managed to find time to have my face painted!

We went to the zoo and we got to the tiger exhibit during their nap time.

We had a garage sale at our house this weekend.  We put it on to help our friends, who are going to adopt a baby, raise some money for that.  Therefore, a lot of our friends were in on it.  Here is how we kiddos occuppied our time - Lori helped Koen, Eddy, Eli and I make some beautiful music! 

We had lots of stuff... there were a bunch of tv's - they weren't a great seller.

More electronics... including a sweet organ!

The whole driveway was full of stuff - we had about 12 households donating items for the cause.

Here you can get an idea how much stuff there was.

Here's our cashier table/goodie shack... Here's Gena trying to stay cool on this hot day!

We went to Heritage Square on Sunday for an event for families of kids with special needs - Buckaroo Stampede.  I had a rough start to the time, but here's where I started to begin to enjoy myself.

Earlier in the day, I would cry when Mom and Dad tried to put my hat on me... at this point I decided that I was ready to be Sheriff Lydia!

I loved this ride, but Dad had some trouble holding his lunch down (haha)!  I asked for more after each ride - turns out I'm a thrill seeker.

I was enrolled in a race with some other little kids at the event.  As you can tell, I like to be the center of attention - no one else can be on the track at the same time!

Thanks for reading... I'll have some more pictures soon when we get the pictures back from the promo photos that I took today for brochures for my school.  I'm getting so popular!

Love you all,
Lydia

3 year pictures and birthday party picture recap

Hello friends and family,

My friend Kristi took my three year pictures before my birthday party a few weeks back and I now have them to share with you all.  She also took several pictures of my party so I would like to share some of those as well.  Kristi does a really great job if I do say so.  My parents are always so impressed with her work.  Enjoy!

I have to put in a plug for Kristi so here it is.  Her website is:

http://www.kristiannephotography.blogspot.com/

 

I hope you all had a fun 4th of July weekend.

Blog at you later,

Lydia

My birthday bash and more

Hello everyone,

I had such a wonderful birthday celebration will many of my friends and family a couple weeks back.  Thanks for all of the wonderful gifts and cards.  I will have more pictures to share on the event and also my 3 year pictures for you all in a future blog but I wanted to catch you up on all of the other things that have been going on in my life.

My Grandma and Grandpa "E" came out for my birthday bash and also stayed for a week.  We did all sorts of fun things.  We went to a Rockies game, to the zoo and also took a trip to the mountains to Estes Park.  It was sure a lot of fun and I was really glad that they made the trip even with part of I-29 closed due to river flooding.

Here are some pictures that my Mom took on her camera of the fun week we had.

It was such a nice day for an afternoon baseball game.

 Nothing like a cool lemon squishy to cool you off.

 Here was the view we had of the game.

Last weekend we went down to south Denver for an event called "Dare to Play Football and Cheer".  This is an two day camp put on by the Global Down Syndrome Society.  Over the two days some of the Broncos cheerleaders and former football players teach kids with Down Syndrome some football and cheer moves.  The camp ends with a football game and a tailgate party.  It was such a fun event and we all had a great time.  I really want to be a part of this in a couple years when I am a little older.

 My Uncle Jason made it to the game since we were pretty close to where he lives.

 We met some of the Bronco Cheerleaders.  Not too sure about the one on the left (my right).

 We also met Ed McCaffrey who heads the football camp up.  He use to play wide receiver with the Broncos when they were winning Super Bowls in the late 90's.  Dad was glad to meet him but I was not too sure about it.

 There was music and Mom and I were having fun dancing.

After we had some yummy food at the tailgate party we went back to the stadium to play on the track.  Mom and I are going to have a race.  Who do you think will win.  Remember that my Mom can be a bit competitive. 

On your marks...  (I am in lane 3 because  I am 3years old)

 Hey wait you didn't say go.

 Where did Mom go?  She is fast.

 Here I come.

 Dad did not get a picture at the end but you can rest assured that I came from behind to win.

This is a fun summer picture to end this blog entry on.  Nothing says summer like sitting around and enjoying a Popsicle. 

I hope that you are all having a good start to the summer.  I look forward to hearing from you all when you have time. 

Love you,
Lydia

Happy 3rd Birthday!

Hello everyone,

Today I am 3 years old and once again I have a lot to fill you all in on.  I have been doing lots of fun things like going to Iowa for Tulip Festival, participating in events around town and so much more.  Here are several pictures to catch you up on things.  Sorry that it has taken me so long to get this posted.

Mom dressed up with me and we went down to Windmill park for the parade

My cousin Maddie joined us for this picture.  She sure is fun.

 We got a few games of "round the rosie" in by the tulips

I sure love parades.  Especially the marching bands.

 My cousin Marty is the tall one in the middle.  My cousin Maggie did the dutch dancing as well as Maxwell.  Max was also in a marching band as well and for one of the last parades he was the school mascot, a tiger.  He made his way over to me and gave me a hug.  I was totally cool with it but no picture.  oops said Mom and Dad.

We took a trip out to see Barry, Joni, Ethan and Erin.  We got to see my cousin Ethan in action at a baseball game.  He is a pretty good ball player.  I love to watch baseball. 

 He pitched a couple of innings as well.

 We had to cut the trip a little short because I had to get back for an ear tube surgery.  The procedure went well but I had a bit of a tough time coming out of the anesthesia.  I also had a hearing test done while I was under to see brain response to sound.  It turns out I have a mild to moderate hearing loss that will require hearing aids.  I will be getting these soon so hopefully that will help me hear better in school and learn to speak a little better.

 We went to the Bolder Boulder on Memorial day to support our friends Scott and Andrea as they ran the race.  They are the two people in the middle waving.  There were some 60,000 people running alone and that made for lots of good people watching.

 Way to go guys!

We joined some our friends for the Alternatives Pregnancy Center walk last weekend and it was a beautiful day to support a beautiful cause.  My buddie Patrick and I had fun on the walk but really loved these rocks at the end of the walk at the park.

We had my birthday dinner outside on the porch since it was such a nice evening.  I also went to Boulder for lunch with Mom and Dad and we had a picnic in the park.

 I had a fun birthday today.  We are going to have a birthday bash on Sunday afternoon.  Look for those pictures coming soon.

I got a music card from Mom and Dad.  I love those things.

Well I hope that catches you all up on what is going on with me.  It's hard to believe that I am 3 years old.  I love you all and look forward to seeing and hearing from you when the opportunities arise.

Blog you later,
Lydia

Oops!  Forgot to mention the main reason we went to Iowa - Grandpa & Grandma retired from teaching this year, so Mom and her sisters threw a party for them.  Grandpa taught middle schoolers for 43 years at the same school - that's a pretty big deal!  Way to go Grandpa and Grandma!  Now they can come visit me at every whim - that will be fun!