My Typical Weekend?

Saturday: Go to "Tipsys" to look for Gluten -Free beer. The store claims to have over 1800 different types of beer. Dada is calling BS.

Sunday Morning: A little Packer football. Watch out Favre!

Sunday Afternoon: Attend my first Gay Parade. The Hawaiian shirt fits in just fine with this crowd.
Gawd, I hope that belly doesn't scar me ...

First Summer Day

Applewood Athletics Club

Madeline, Tae, James, and Justin

Madeline, Tae, and Justin (and Sea Turtle)

BOY... I am all pooped!


To celebrate Tae's first Summer day, we went to the pool with all his friends. It was fun watching Tae splash and look very serious as Justin and Madeline took turns taking him around the pool!

The Big Weekend!

The Stadium Stampede- Invesco Mile High Stadium!

This is Tae's Serious Race Face!

Good Job Da Da, Good Job Son!


Boy I am pooped..... snooze.


Saturday we had a nice little birthday party for the banker. It ended up being around 90 degrees with some nice breeze. The babysitter that was supposed to take care of Tae flaked out on us... actually she just bailed out early. So it was a little challenging to get ready with Baby Tae wanting constant attention. He is teething, has an ear infection, has goopy eyes, and wants to walk. I was just sooooo busy that I forgot to take pictures. For that I am regretful.

Sunday was Banker's first Da Da Day. Banker and Tae participated in the Stadium Stampede at the Mile High Stadium. It was their first race together. It was a gorgeous day and once again, Tae beat daddy by a second or two.

Lunch with Tae's Fiance

I forgot to post the pictures of beautiful Madeline. She loves Baby Tae and wonders if he is her fiance. We had lunch at the Peach Garden and visited the new bookstore and icre-cream store!

Don't drop me Madeline!

Gotta catch up on the nap.

Children's Museum of Denver

Today we went to the Children's Museum. Baby Tae seemed really happy to just sit, watch, and observe. He is a little too young for the really good stuff but it didn't stop us from having some fun! We love new experiences and being out of the house! Enjoying another gorgeous day in Colorado.

I think this is a nest, and the fake grass feels very odd!

Next meal?

The first few moments at the museum.... just observing.

The Caterpillar spins and spins...

These stars make music when you pound on it!

Baby Aspens!

Ahoy Mates!
(He makes me a little nervous with all this standing!)

First time in the Mountains

This is Ella. Tae met her at the restaurant we ate at in Georgetown. She kept wanting to give Tae hugs. Baby Tae says: Another day, another friend!

Hotel de Paris' coat closet. Tae had a great time on the tour. He was very very talkative!

This is Tae infront of the Wine Cellar door. He is such a Ham!

Hanging out in the morning....crawling and chewing on his finger. He is teething again..upper theethers this time!

Tae now prefers to be underneath his jumper! Tae says: FREEDOM!

Yesterday we took Baby Tae to the farmers market in Golden and had an ok time. It was less produce and more hippy crap. Anyway, we decided to go for a little drive up to the mountains. Technically, we are the foothills at 6000ft so we do not live in the MOUNTAINS. Since Tae has never been to higher elevation, we went up to Georgetown (at 8500ft downtown ) and had lunch and went on Tae's first museum tour at the HOTEL de PARIS. If that wasn't enough for a young one, we decided to go over the "Pass" at 1113ft and go shopping at Silverthorne (at 8751ft). The interesting thing about Colorado is that the City Sign never give the population information, just the elevation. It is probably a wise economic thing to do.

As for Baby Tae, he is teething right now and had sort of a runny eye and nose day yesterday. I imagine his sinus didn't feel so great with the elevation, the wind, and his parents constantly wiping at his face.

First Music Class

MARACAS

Drum Circle!

It was loads of fun watching all the little ones sing, play, smile, and drool! Baby Tae had a wonderful time during his first music class!

First week at new school

I saw the most beautiful young buck today when I went to go pick-up Tae from school. He was small, still had velvety nubs for antlers, and was happily eating someone's rose bush. It felt really good to know that Tae would some day experience this living in Golden. We'll pass on the mountain lions, foxes, skunks, rattle snakes... but will welcome elks, moose, deer, eagles, and bunnies! Back to the subject of school.

Okay... I know it isn't technically school but I prefer to refer to day care as school. I drop Baby Tae off at a designated place of care and learning where he interacts with an instructor/caregiver and other kids. Pretty much what my college students experience. :)

Tae is doing awesome at school. He already has the two sweetest little friends. Big Boy Neil and Big Girl Rachel take very good care of Tae. They love to say Baby Tae and bring him books and toys. Big Boy is turning 2 this month and Big Girl shares the same birthday as Tae but a year sooner.

Baby Tae is already smitten with Ms L and her daughter Brook who is 4. I feel great about the move, especially since Tae is now napping 3 to 4 hours a day. He used to only nap an hour or two at the other school. A well rested kid is a beautiful thing....the more they are rested during the day, the better they sleep at night. Thank goodness!

I'll post some pictures next week!

Went to see the Grandparents

This is Emily, Tae met her at the Chinese Herbalist Office! She wanted to take Baby Tae to church for Show and Tell.

Meet the grandparents!

This is Baby Tae's new high chair in California!

Since October, Baby Tae has flown 10 legs and has been superb. He was much easier when he was a newborn but even as a wiggly pre-toddler he's pretty good. Actually he is excellent and a big FLIRT. GOSH, at the airport, on the plane, at restaurants, at stores, at the Chinese herbalist's office... you name it, he has a big smile and "uppie" arms ready for almost everyone. This makes the parental units very proud.

Anyway, we went to California to visit the grandparents. Tae had a great time. Mommy had a great time. Banker had business in the city so we tagged along and stayed with my folks. I ate a lot, had my mom watch Tae, took a few naps, got a massage... the trip was too short. It is odd how I am still feeling so tired! It makes me sad that Tae is far from his grandparents (OK, me also). When we do see each other, Tae has a great time, I have a great time, and the grandparents have a great time. It is a win-win situation.

I guess you don't really appreciate your parents until you see them as grandparents! It was really a fun few days for all!

POO HOO, we are now back and I will be starting summer quarter tomorrow. Wish me luck... I just got the syllabus ready. Wish Baby Tae luck... he will start his new day care tomorrow.