Christmas Eve Family Pictures, 2011

Family Photo from Mother's Day 2011- Front Porch

Santa Fe (Nov.20,2010)

We are standing in front of the front doors to St. Francis church in Santa Fe. It is a beautiful Catholic church we enjoyed touring with the kids. Sarah had no clue and wanted to know what the prayer kneelers were in front of the pews (both Charlie and I grew up with these in our home churches). Charlie taught the kids about the paintings which depicted the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ being the stations of the cross which he was taught as a child to pray through once a year. Paris wanted to know who sat in the fancy wooden throne. Fletcher wanted to know why there was a gate with a jail-looking area. We had a great time exploring this special cathedral.

Family Grand Canyon Pictures (Nov.21, 2010)

We drove the 12 hours to the Grand Canyon only to arrive at the park ranger station to Earl greeting us with, "There is no visibility. The weather is gonna be like this until Wednesday (it was noon on Sunday when we arrived). Are you sure you still want to go in to the park (for $25)?" Uhhhh, yeah, we do! We just spent the better part of two days driving our VERY excited kiddos all the way across two states to get here...YES, we want to go in no matter what the weather conditions are! Well, we PRAYED all the way to the first observation overlook parking lot and begged God to clear the snow filled skies so we could see His creation! As we sat in the parking lot with snow POURING down and winds causing all kinds of rokus around us, we had to laugh. WHAT in the world?!?! We let Noah nurse and kept praying and laughing! A few minutes later, the snow was lighter, the winds less ferocious, and we were bundled with the winter jackets I packed (thinking we'd never need!) We made a dash for it and wonder of wonders, we got to see God's handiwork! WOW, was it spectacular!! I was squealing, jumping up and down, thanking God for pushing back the clouds and parting the fog so we could enjoy His creation. Marvelous! Wowzer, was it everything I expected it to be! The French tourists were enamored with Noah and giggley at my zealous reception of the spectacular views! I know they thought I was crazy. I thought they were a bit funny for being so preoccupied with Noah when one of the most amazing sights EVER was just beyond the baby!

Top of the Pines photos from Family Reunion July 2010

July 2010 Reunion Family Photos

Colgans with Gammy and Popsy at Top of the Pines

Gammy Popsy Camp Activities

Some of the highlight activities of camp this year include, but are not limited to: pony rides, pool fun with freestyle stroke lessons and diving practice, "adventures" on the hiking trails, biking and "creeking" at Salem Lake, swimming and canoeing in the pond, fishing (with Popsy buying minnows daily and often leaving them in a sunny spot to accidentally bake to death!), plumming with Gammy (who was quite excited by the bountiful harvest of plums from her two trees...William consuming more than half of what she harvested!), and molding animal-shaped crayons from the old crayons from Gammy's school classroom.

Gammy Popsy Camp is SUCH a BLAST!!

Cousin time was such fun! Everyone loves holding "Ju-jee" who couldn't be more smiley and fun to play with! William was quite interested in Fletcher and his whereabouts and activities. William very kindly played with rough and tumble, quite-demanding Tommy. William was SO sweet to share toys with him constantly and cater to his ever-changing toy "needs." What a precious boy! We all love his heart, and Sarah so cutely pointed out she loves his pretty skin! :)

Bday party pictures from South Platte River

"Our God is not dead, He's Alive, He's Alive!!"

I've been loving this song I found on You Tube on Easter morning by Matt Maher, "Christ is Risen!" I love singing it with the kids, and Fletcher is especially cute as he sings, "Where death is your sting? Where hell is your victory?"

Happy Resurrection Day!

A Beautiful Day for a Family Hike

We were off to Roxborough Park for Charlie's half day off today. What a great time in God's Creation! Man, I love being outside with my family!

Grandpa and his "mini-me" offspring at Daniel's Park

Family Photo taken by Grandpa

More Pictures from the South Platte River (3/6/10)