Easter Sunday

 

On our way to church in our new Easter dress.

Shutter Speed

 

A 17 month old...quick

A 17 month old in a bunny costume...very quick

Mom with an old digital camera*...slow

FINALLY being able to get the perfect shot...Priceless



*I am now saving up for a camera with a much faster shutter speed!!!

Zoo Trip

It was one of the first real nice days here in Colorado and so we and some friends of ours thought it would be a great idea to head to the zoo. Apparently everyone else in Colorado had the same idea...it was PACKED!!! Nonetheless, Riley really enjoyed seeing all the animals. It is fun to see and hear her first reactions to many of the animals. We plan on going back real soon, and making sure Dad can come too :)
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAILEY!!!

 

Our Niece Hailey is turning 2 today!!! She holds a special place in my heart because she is the only one of my nieces and nephews where I can say I got to be the VERY FIRST family member to see her! She timed her birth just right because I had a PDX overnight that very night! I remember getting in, running to the rental car place, and then racing down to Newberg. Ohhhh what a glorious sight she was!!

So Happy birthday Miss Hailey Grace! We can't wait to see what mighty and wonderful things the Lord has in store for you! We love your sly smiles, your silly giggles, and your precious hugs :) HAPPY DAY! WE LOVE YOU!

Love,

Auntie Emmy, Uncle Dan Dan, and Cousin Riley Joanne

My 1st Birthday

 

First we had lunch with family and some friends...

 

Then CAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was soo good! My mom never lets me have any dessert...but today, I got my very own piece! It was glorious! But I think I am ready for a nap now....

 

After cake I got to open my presents :) I got so many fun and loud toys! Samantha and Rachel were helping me learn how to use them. They are such good friends!

Thank you everybody for making my birthday so special! I love you!!! Love, Riley Joanne

Happy Birthday Riley Joanne!

 

WOW! It's hard to believe it's been a year since she was born! Our little Peanut is becoming quite the young lady:) So full of energy, happiness, and love. She weighed in at 17 pounds 4 ounces and 26.5". Just barely has has a bit of hair and no teeth, but I am pretty sure some are coming soon...I hope! More pics from the party coming soon!

Butterfly Pavilion

 

What a great place to go! Riley is still a little young, but we had a great time! The Butterfly Pavilion is a place here in Colorado where they harbor and grow butterflies. As you can see there are many different butterfly species. I was only able to capture two, as they are very illusive. Much like our little "peanut"...gone are the days where I could sit her down, make a funny face and snap a picture! These days my shutter is just way too slow for this fast moving gal! She was more interested in the mesh bottom of the "maze of knowledge" than learning about butterflies. The ropes represent a spiders web which was their "special feature" this month. The very first room you walk into was chalk full of...yup...spiders. You could even hold "Rosie" the Tarantula!! YUCK!...needless to say Riley and I moved VERY quickly to the next display...In the middle of the building they have beautiful lush garden with butterflies flying all around. If you get there during certain times you can help with the daily butterfly release. Pretty awesome. It was here that Riley ate her first clump of dirt. Such proud moments...All in all we had a great time and will be sure to take Grandma Evans when she comes to visit again (soon?) so she can tell us the name of all the plants!