08 September 2007

Labor Day in the Rockies

It's where we called home for a week

And we were welcomed with an amazing view from our window

Ava was a very busy girl on this trip. At 6 months-she was given her first bowl of rice cereal. She also discovered her toes - as you can see she was curious how they tasted.

Roger's buddy David and his family (who now live in Denver) spent the first 2 nights with us. What a great way to start the week! His beautiful wife Jennifer, the twins William and Jack (8), and the adorable Julia (4)


We went hiking on Swan Mountain with Fred and Dorothy (who joined us on the last leg of the trip). Don't let the black hats fool you. They're the good guys.


...and more hiking in Breckenridge

The sun was so bright - she had to wear shades

Little girls are way too much fun. And pink is too cool

It wasn't all work. Eventually, she stopped to smell the flowers



That's a cue someone is pretty worn out

After celebrating Oktoberfest in Vail, we stopped by the church where we were married - only a mere 4 years ago. Ava actually did not accompany us on this trip. She decided to stay at the condo with her grandparents and catch up on her beauty sleep.


And the fun continues...next, we decided to drive to The Savory Inn, where we had our reception, and see if it was still there. Even though we didn't go in, it still brought back a lot of fun memories. Good Times.

This photo will have monumental meaning after you scroll down and see the photo with Ava's Grandparents - who were in the very same spot in 1964.

A Moment in Time


12 August 2007

Playing with the Cousins

We coordinated a trip for all the cousins to meet eachother. Mommy Marcela wasn't there, but Iliana wouldn't have missed it for the world.
L to R
-Gavin, Ava, Miles and Iliana (Mommy's + Nidya)


The grandmothers and the babies


Ava imitating daddy's furrow


Gavin and Ava chillin'

Miles and Ava catching up on good times


Splish splash with Daddy, Uncle Peter and Miles. Ava's true to her sign Pisces and is definitely a water baby.


Uncle Greg, Aunt Tina and cousins Lexi and Griffin also met Ava for the first time. She could barely stay awake - after a long day at the pool.



Back at the hotel room with Deana and Angela

And a stroll down memory lane for mommy & daddy...it's where it all began



12 May 2007

Sunny Days at the Arboretum

Ava's first picture sitting in a field of bluebonnets



Grandparents Dorothy & Fred enjoying the first signs of spring with a sleepy little Ava

Grandmother Nidya and Aunt Selena touring Ava around the gardens.


06 April 2007

Home At Last



The four generations of women

A family portrait - Fred, Tom, Kimberly, Roger, Kathy, Scott, Marina, Ruth, Ava and Dorothy...

...and Aunt Tiffany

Ava's Great-Grandmother in Ava's room


Tummy Time