Author: Aimee

My mom did me a dual favor this week. First, she came out from Maryland to take care of Declan while he is off school this week. Second, she let me call that her Christmas present to her - effectively making this the easiest present-buying…

Entertainment for me... AND a 4 year old!(Click image for larger version)

I had plans. I am a planner. 3:00pm we plant a car in LoDo. 6:30pm Jeff and Danielle arrive at our house. 7pm taxi cab takes us to Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes. 7:30-9pm we bowl. 9:30pm dinner reservation at Sullivan's Steakhouse. 12am fireworks on the…

Every year I make New Years resolutions. And I actually do fairly well with them. But this year, I only have one. But it's kind of a biggie. I want to massively improve my portrait-taking skills. Now, I know you all may chuckle a bit,…

My mom's flight made it out to Colorado today - no problems! And she was even bumped up to Economy Plus for free! My travel jinx has been lifted!And Declan is peeing his pants excited to see his Oma.

We met up with Declan's friend Trudy (and her dad) at the park yesterday after the snow petered off... and once the boys convinced Trudy that sledding was in fact worth braving the cold and the snow, we had a blast. There may have even…

Aimee: "Declan, we're having eggs and ham for breakfast this morning."Declan: "Hmmm. I have an idea for a compromise, Mama."Aimee: (trying not to laugh) "Well, let's hear it, then."Declan: "How about we have your eggs and ham AAAND my cereal for breakfast this morning?"Aimee: "That…