Sweetie Pie

While we were down in Florida, Chris had a slice of Key Lime Pie for the first time and he loved it. Last night I took a stab at making one from scratch. The topping was made with whipped cream and lime zest. Just for fun I gave Miles the spoon to lick, which progressed to the bowl, which he eventually decided made a better hat. In the end his hair, face, and arms up to the elbows were all sticky and covered in whipped cream, but he had a good time.

Spooning out the bowl

Cleaning off the spoon

Checking out the view from inside the bowl

Sticky Baby!

Spring Is Here

It was such a great day, we decided to play outside

Sitting on the stoop with Daddy

Colorado when it's nice

Outside with Mommy

Ahhh Colorado!

Brrrrrr.......

Need I say more!

Back At Home

Florida Pictures - These were all taken with the cell phone because we didn't bring a camera on this trip. We will post more when we get some from Nana and Auntie Steff.

On Nana's porch....keeping cool

Hamming it up!

At Busch Gardens

Getting the easy ride around the park

Playing in the sand

We are finally back in Colorado Springs. Thank you to everyone for your support, thoughts and prayers. It was a very long and difficult time away, luckily Miles was there to keep everyone's spirits up. He has a wonderful way of bringing joy to those in need, and an even bigger way of driving me crazy. In the month we were down in Florida, Miles had his first trip to Busch Gardens, the beach, in the ocean, in a big pool, twice on a plane, being at Nana's, and most unfortunately he learned to climb on furniture. He now gets himself up onto an couch or chair without assistance and then when he's not standing up jumping, sits proud and tall for all to admire. I would have been insane to think this was only a phase, and luckily this great new habit followed us back to Colorado. I can't wait for all the broken bones to start. I'm sure one of the local ER's will eventually know us by face and name.

Miles' has had so many new experiences lately and it has been a lot of fun to share them with him. He doesn't seem to mind change anymore and he adjusts really well. This is a good quality for him to have considering how much he will have to go through as a child. Everyone always tells us kids are very resilient, but until you see your own child react that way, it is hard to believe. We were so lucky. Miles did absolutely great on this trip and makes us less afraid to take more with him. Thank goodness for Children's Benadryl.

A Little Blue Note

We are still in Florida and believe it or not it is cold. Sorry there hasn't been much posting, but this has been a rough time for our family and I guess the motivation is just not there lately. I'm sure things will turn around in time. Plus we didn't feel this was a trip for the camera, so Miles' antics are not being captured on film. We are going to try to visit Disney next weekend for his first time and a disposable camera will be purchased for all of the possible fun. I went to Disneyland for the first time when I was just about his age and don't remember a stinkin' bit, but the old silent movies of me show there was a good time for all. Just not quite sure what to do with the missing nap. Maybe we will just ride the monorail around and around for an hour or so. Sounds like fun!