Happy Birthday Avery!

Finley went once around on roller skates, once around on roller blade and about 100 times around on Raffers. Roller skating was definitely not for Finley. She kept leaning back and was really frightened. I am so glad we brought Raffers, Finley had a blast scooting around the roller rink. Add in some pizza and cupcakes and it was pretty much a dream birthday party for Finley. I don't think it bodes well for any ice skating this winter. Happy birthday Avery!

Lunch on Ajax Mountain

On our last Aspen visit, we met Clifton at lunch to take the Gondola up to the top of Ajax Mountain. There is a restaurant up top and Finley was so excited to play up there. There are so many fun activities for kids. Finley had so much fun digging for "gold" in the sandbox. She found a big piece and was super excited to add it to her nature basket back at the house.

Tubing with Max

Max and Finley had a blast tubing around the lake. It was Max's first time on a boat and he was quite brave going out on the tube. It took several boat trips for us to get Finley to go on the tube with Clifton.

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First Day of Pre-K

It is Finley's third year at pre-school and she couldn't be more excited. We got to school about five minutes before the start and she couldn't wait to go in her class. I still cannot believe we are starting her last year of pre-school. It seems like just yesterday she was starting school. I am so thrilled she enjoys it so much.  A look back at the first day of school 2011 and 2012, her backpack is still going strong!

First Chairlift Ride

Finley took her first ever chairlift ride today and so did daddy. We took the Gondola up to Elk Camp in Snowmass and then took the chairlift up to the top of the mountain. Finley did great on the chairlift, she wasn't scared at all, she even held her hands up for most of the ride. She compared riding it to Soarin'! Hopefully it will be that easy in the winter with skis on.

Green Beans for Frosting

Sick Bug

Finley woke up with a sore throat, stuffy nose and didn't want to eat breakfast.  We got to Aspen last night, so I don't have my usual sick kid stuff here (not even a thermometer!)  I am 99% sure she has a fever, poor bug.  She just wants to lay around and watch Cailou.  Hopefully she is feeling better soon!

Happy Birthday, Graham!

We celebrated Graham's birthday at Pump It Up, Finley had a blast. Her biggest excitement came from the fact that there were Star Wars cupcakes!

Play Day with Max

The week before we left for Chicago, Max came over to play with Finley at the Children's Museum. We had intended to go out on the boat, but rain got in our way. I think the kids were just as happy with the Museum!

Chicago: Day Six

Finley wanted to return to The Bean to do some more climbing, so we headed over there for the morning. There was a kid's area where she made a Chicago kite that she colored to look like the Chicago flag. She has really enjoyed playing with the kite. The symphony was practicing for their concert on Wednesday night, so we spent a little time listening to the music. After that we hopped on the subway to check out Wrigley Field. The Cubs had two games with the Milwaukee Brewers and we had tickets to the afternoon game. Finley had a hot dog and nearly an entire tray of nachos. We stopped at the gift shop on the way out to pick up a hat for Max since "he loves baseball!" We had dinner at Rosebud, which is the same owners as Carmines, so Finley could get some more "Daddy pasta" aka fettucine alfredo. She loves it!