19 months and Labor Day

Avery and Ryan turned 19 months today! They continue to develop their language and signing skills. We recently purchased the 3rd and 4th DVD in the Baby Signing Times series. It is amazing how fast the two of them pick up the new words/signs. We are trying to learn the new signs as well so we can keep up with them!! They love peek a boo, playing chase, hugging and giving treats to Raleigh, blocks, walking the puppy, balls, dancing, running, swinging, and puzzles.

We decided to head up to Boulder as we haven't made it up there since last summer when Greg, Shyloe, and Taiten were in town. It was fun to walk around, check out a few stores, and have lunch. Avery and Ryan enjoyed the stroll as well! Though, cut our time a little short because that was when the Forest Fire in Four-Mile Canyon started. By the time we left, Boulder was covered in cloudy smoke with some ash starting to fall.

Ryan and Grams reading Brown Bear


Dad had stroller duty on Pearl Street Mall

Becky, Dad, Mom, Ryan, and Avery

As we walked West on Pearl Street, we started to see smoke and smell a fire. It looked pretty bad and found out later that it would only get worse. Hopefully, they get it under control soon!

Daddy and Avery at Walnut Brewery

Ryan enjoying making us laugh at lunch. When we left the restaurant, it was definitely more smokey and ashy out and decided it was best to head back to Denver.

Daddy, the kids, and Brown Bear

We headed to the park and Avery and Ryan spent the majority of time running up and down the hill.

Grams enjoyed catching them up at the bottom of the hill

Avery and her pigtails