My guys!

Swimming in a very cold lake. Emmitt wouldn't get in, but told both of us to.

Sometimes a guy has to do what he knows best...read a book while driving the car.

Emmitt helping the clean up, yeah right.

Look...Monkey pants for a monkey guy

"what is he doing? I haven't even had coffee yet".

Oh' the glorious rocks and sticks to be thrown into the river. Emmitt's favorite camping past time.

Mini Hike

Checking out the scene. Then he ran in and out like 100 times. We slept in sand.

WE ARE CAMPING!!!!!YAY! Emmitt LOVED the tent. It only took 3 tries before he would go to bed.

Morning walk with Grandma Jo. Discussing politics of course.

Zoning out around the campfire

"look, I threw it in the dirt. Aren't I the cutest?"

He loves my hat

Nana Connie Love. Emmitt gives great kisses when he is feeling generous.

These are two of my favorites!

The cabin with Grandma Jo

Ok, so I swore I was never, ever, going to cut his hair. Not even with the longest mullet ever...but then we went to the pool one day and this guy(not a very savory character) said "did you cut that mullet in? That is the coolest natural mullet I have ever seen". I knew then it was time

What better time for an Emmitt and Mama picture than immediately following a haircut. It was either take a funny picture or cry, because my baby is now a little boy!

Oh'My GOD! We Cut off the Mullet!!!!!!!

Emmitt's favorite meal

The monkey wowing the crowds

What is better than a fountain you ask??? Getting naked in a fountain, of course!

Do you like the mark on his face?? Yes, Mama was neglectful and poor baby fell off the bed before our trip to Fort Collins. I swear Kevin has never allowed him to fall off the bed....only his wonderful mother.

Only the coolest fountains in all of Colorado!

Oh' how we love the Mama/Emmitt pictures, even if you don't!

What to do on a hot summer day???? Play withwater of course.

Kevin, imitating a Sesame monster, that or drunk! Ha Ha!

Oh' Emmitt and his favorite past time, watching Sesame street where he predicts what will come next, a sure sign of too much Elmo.

"Mama...it was a rough night"

FIRST TIMES
at age 19 months

1st time with Grandma Jo in Colorado
1st Haircut. Yes, the mullet is a goner.
1st time saying "No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, NO" with an amazing scowl to accompany it.
1st time saying "Layee" (neighbor dog named Lady)
1st camping trip. Our little guy did amazing!
1st time down a water slide. He LOVES the water slide.
1st time sleeping through the night (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha! That's a good one.)
1st time climbing the ropes at the park. Emmitt's dad does crazy things with him when Mama is working.
1st time for lots of words. His favorites right now include box, mine, me, bra (zebra), No, and bottle (he used to call it BaBa).

The monkey has been up to lots of fun lately. With Dayee (Dad) at home these days we have gone on lots of adventures and Emmitt has stepped up to the plate every time. He is truly a happy and easy going guy, only occasionally does he loose his mind and it is usually warranted. Emmitt's Grandma Jo came for a visit and the week was filled with a trip to the cabin where he was doted on by Nana Strayer and Grandma Jo, several trips to the park, the zoo, the pool, the river, and the strip mall (that was Grandma's idea). He has traveled to Boulder for the farmers market, been to a birthday party, visited family friends in Fort Collins, waded in the Pouder River, slept in a tent, had a haircut, and watched too much TV. The guy couldn't be more active, with several trips to the park a day, around the neighborhood, and taking "ride?"(as he would say) in the wagon and car. Emmitt loves life, loves dogs more, and his bottle 2nd.
We are just in love.

The most artistic monkey on earth!

"Emmitt this is what you did to me!" Emmitt looks really concerned. Right after this he wiped his paint covered hands all over the patio furniture.

Sweet crack!

Wash that paint right off of your hands

Emmitt the artist

Emmitt the Crockett master. He actually just wanted to hit everyone and everything with these things. I finally put them away when he tried to hit Killian. Don't think that will win over Killian's love!

Family in Colorado. This is Awesome!

Filling up the water table with Nana

Corn Face

Hanging out at Sara and Jimi's house. My aunt from Iowa brought Sweet Corn! Is it just me or could he be a baby model?

MACARONI AND CHEESE!!!!! Oh' yeah Emmitt can eat with a spoon!

Emmitt taking a rest in the pack. Not long enough to make the hike longer, just long enough to get back to the cabin. I was picking flowers and giving them to Emmitt. He wanted 1 of every color.

"If I give you a nectarine will you go on a hike?"

We made it maybe a 1/2 mile and then Emmitt was done. Me trying to feed him into enjoying the experience. Kevin and I loving every second of being on a hike.

Heading out for a hike in the morning. You can't tell but they are both wearing NY city t-shirts. This was not intentional, although very sweet.

Watching the fire

Emmitt's first campfire. Watching Dada pick up sticks.

Having fun. Isn't he beautiful?

Nana brought balls to the cabin!

First hike in Wyoming, Emmitt not so thrilled with the back pack idea. Shocking that this monkey wouldn't want to be contained. He actually did OK.

Let's walk little guy. He definitely needed a hand to negotiate the grass, sage brush, and rocks.

Adventures on the land

I think Emmitt is amazing! I know you are shocked!

The Cabin in Wyoming

"Why is it raining????" If only Emmitt knew how much rain he used to have to deal with!

Hangin out on the front porch during a crazy Denver rain storm. Emmitt had a chocolate cookie (yes I have given in) and was playing "phone" with Papa's cell phone holder. He actually was having a conversation with his Dada, in Emmitt language.

Drummin at the fantastic Children's Village in Cheyenne Wyoming

Naked babies

Hangin with Papa

Very Sad! I just think he doesn't want to have to share with another kid. Can't really blame him!

Killian is not into his cousin Emmitt right now. Actually Emmitt seems to make Killian....

"Maybe if I stick it in her face she will eat it"

Still trying...

Yes, Emmitt continues to worship dogs. Cally (my sister's dog) not as interested in the Arugula as Emmitt is.

Don't mind the hair. We still haven't cut it. Maybe we should?

Ok Jo, this ones for you. Emmitt looking fine in his linen shirt!

Emmitt and I heading out on a date night. We were about to eat at Kevin's Restaurant Solera! Dinner was over in 30...after Emmitt started taking things off the wall. Date nights are better with Dada's.

Oh' Yeah, this is why we moved to Colorado
After living in Denver alone, finally getting Dada back, bed bugs, stressful jobs...we remember why we did all this ****! Emmitt 18 months and full of adventure, except apparently he is a city boy, not used to the lay of the Rocky's land!

Over the past month we have been having some good ol family fun. Kevin scored and got 3 days off. I took a vacation day and that meant 3 days as a family! For those of you accustomed to having days off with your partners, you wouldn't understand the significance. Having 3 days as a family is pure bliss! We decided to head to my parents cabin in Wyoming. WOW (as Emmitt says about everything) how relaxing. A true detox from our very city lives. Emmitt, however was not so convinced. The sage brush made it difficult to balance and walk, the tall grasses were constantly in his face, and the rocks were way to scratchy. We will turn him into a Wyoming boy yet! While Emmitt could leave the country life behind (unless it involves my Dad's dog Nohku--Emmitt loves this dog!) Kevin and I relished in the reasons for moving our entire life across country. Besides the trip to the cabin we have been spending time with family, Nana, Papa, Aunt Sasa, Uncle Jimi, and of course Holden and Killian. Emmitt now recognizes them all, loves most everyone (OK he is still scared of Killian and Holden at times). He calls out for his grandparents and gives them the biggest smile you can imagine. This is why we moved, so Emmitt could have an extended family, know why his parents are so weird, and learn to love the rugged Rocky Mountains. Now, if we could just convince Jo to move this way! Ha...had to say it Jo! There are lots of fun pictures and apparently the Blogspot will take my videos again, YAY! Enjoy and visit us soon! You won't regret a second spent with the monkey....well maybe when he throws his Emmitt tantrums. But as his mother I find them to be quite charming.