Holidays 2011

Happy holidays!!! The Myers family closed 2011 with lots of fun, new experiences for Reese (and us as well). This was the first year that she understood Christmas a little. Well, I think she understood Santa and presents, and that's about it. She thinks the menorah is a funny birthday cake and always wants to blow out the candles.

Girls night at the Nutcracker


We went to Zoolights for the first time this year. Reese was a little disappointed that many of the animals were not out. It was a chilly night, but the lights were beautiful and there was just the perfect amount of snow falling to make it feel Christmas-y.








Waiting patiently to sit on Santa's lap on Christmas Eve.





Reese asked Santa for a doll house and a snow globe.


Ed putting the doll house together on Christmas Eve night.


Reese loves her new dollhouse!!


Tearing into presents.


Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!!!

Snow!!

We had some good snow and very cold air visit Denver last week (or was it the week before that? I can't remember, this month is such a blur). Reese loves playing in the snow, but mostly likes to eat it and throw it in the air. Then she gets cold and wants to go inside. So, the amount of time it takes to get all her snow gear on is the amount of time she lasts playing in the snow. Oh well, it's fun anyway!!

Licking snow off her glove

"It's snowing!!"

My snow angel

I think this was a belly flop

...and not so happy afterwards.

Reese is really excited for Santa to visit this year. This is the first year that she is aware of it. It will be fun to start new holiday traditions!!!

Trick or Treat!!

We had so much fun this year! Reese insisted on being a purple princess in a dress that "twer-els". Ed, Reese and I joined 3 other families for Halloween fun!


First of many.


The whole crew.

Smile and say "sugar"!



Me: "Reese, what is the name of this candy?" Reese: Eyes wide, "It's me!!"


Happy Halloween!!

Late summer/ early fall

The weather is finally cooling (after a "hot" Colorado summer). Can you believe that Reese is big enough for a big girl bike?!? Her knees were hitting the handlebars on her tricycle. She LOVES her bike and wants to ride it every day when she gets home from school.


Ed took Wednesday off, so we took Reese to Anderson Farms. She loved going to the farm last year, and it was a beautiful sunny day this year. They have a 30 acre pumpkin patch and a 30 acre corn maze. Here is Reese trying out the kid maze.

Feeding the (very hungry) goats


Hate all that hair in her face, but love that smile.


On our way to the pumpkin patch via tractor.


Feeding Sam, the cow.


So many to pick from!





Needing some direction...


We finally picked out a Daddy, Mommy, and baby pumpkin, which are on our porch now. Reese wants to paint them before Halloween. More picture soon!

Dancin' up a storm!

Houston trip

Over labor day weekend, Reese and I flew to Houston for a girls weekend with Aunt Stephanie. Reese was a wonderful travel companion with no melt downs. She loved swimming in Aunt Steph's pool!


Feeding the cow at Old Mac Donald's Farm (really, that's the name)!


Patiently waiting her turn to ride Junior.



Reese: envied by all.




This poor woman walked Reese around the stable A LOT. She was so sweet, and Reese has been talking about the two since.



On the Ferris wheel at the aquarium in downtown Houston. Surprisingly, she was not afraid at all!


Girls weekend!!

Random Pics

Snoozing with cousin Caitlin (notice the bear is tucked in as well!)

 

 

Tough girl