A morning walk

The beauty of living in Colorado is that almost everyday is a good day to go on a walk. The beauty of having Genevieve is that even a walk becomes a true Fancy Nancy rendevous.

The vacuum obsession

Some genes are good to pass on. The fact that our kids think tooting is funny maybe genetically inherited from their dad, but it's one that we would rather not pass to the next generation. The fact that Brooks is obsessed with cleaning up after himself is something that luckily his mom passed on to him. Brooks is quick to grab his toy vacumn the moment cheerios hit the floor.

Starting Pre-Kindergarten

Our big girl just keeps on getting bigger. With age four, G was ready to start a three day a week pre-kindergarten class. For such a social girl, seeing friends almost everyday is a dream. Becca signed on to be the class mom, which is an awesome way for us to get to know all of the families that go to G's school.

Summer Fun

Best part of the kids growing up? They actually play together. Here are a few shots of them doing some of their favorite things.

Family photos

Our friend Fabio Melendez is a man of many hobbies, one of which happens to be photography. What happens when he books studio time and his models don't show? Free family photo shoot for the Egglestons. Thanks Fabio!

Toothbrushes!

Our dentist has got to love the fact that Brooks' favorite toy for several months was a toothbrush. Going to church? Toothbrush required. Banging on pots and pans? Only if a toothbrush is his drumstick. Going to bed? Not without at least two toothbrushes in his crib. Cavities? Not a chance.

Helping Daddy

Brooks is a big fan of helping daddy. If something requires any kind of assembly, Brooks is on top of it, often waiting with screwdriver in hand waiting for instructions.

Our big four year old!

Genevieve was very excited for her birthday this year, (as can be seen from the early morning photos below!). She knew that being four years old must be something special. Plus, who doesn't love a day of fun activities planned in his or her honor? She awoke to balloons and a decorated bedroom door along with all of her gifts wrapped on the mantel. (Not being able to open them all first thing in the morning was tough, but it kept up the anticipation.)

The Princess Genevieve Barbie doll that we had been saving for the past three and a half years. How neat is it to have a Barbie named after you?

She was excited about the privilege to eat doughnuts and take them to swimming lessons to share.

A big girl bicycle for our growing girl!

She was able to meet the real Chuck E Cheese for her birthday!

My two favorite guys!

Genevieve and her favorite friend Kendall; the two of them are hilarious together!

Having LOTS of fun!!

When Genevieve told me that she wanted a Dairy Queen cake with My Little Pony, I felt like I had lucked out! I was preparing myself mentally to bake some big, complicated theme cake at home. Ice cream cake with fudge and chocolate crunchies in the middle and that I don't have to make, that's my favorite! I was excited.

However, we did learn that we can save our money next year and simply get her pretty frosting, as that was the only part that she was interested in eating! We had to keep her from licking the cake too much; you can bet that these edge pieces were hers.

Happy birthday to our darling girl!! You won our hearts from the day we met you! Thank you for bring us so much joy!