Party Like a Rock Star

Poor Kyle and Reed, after the excitement of Christmas, the last thing I'm thinking about is pulling together a birthday party.

I tried to plan ahead this year and asked them before Christmas what kind of party they wanted.

I fully expected I'd be renting out the gymnastics gym and having to invite all the kids from their preschool (and making conversation with parents that I've never said more than 'hi' to).

But Kyle and Reed had a different idea.

They wanted to go to Big Bounce with Knox and Koen.

Hallelujah.

Done and Done.

Kyle and Reed are also under the impression that they're friends with JR's friends, so the Wayland kids and T.C. were also sweet enough to come.

We were supposed to have lunch at McDonald's, but since it was closed for construction, we wound up at the fake Fudruckers.

I'm the bad twin mom that only buys one cake.

Hey, at least I bought them each their own candle!

For some reason the Farmington mall has a hurricane simulator.

As you can see, this was $2.00 well spent on 77 mile-an-hour winds in a glass cage.

It was a banner day at Big Bounce.

A jammed finger, a bloody nose (of course that was JR), and a small scuffle.

But they were able to pull it together long enough for a group picture.

A Calm, Tranquil Little Note

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! (and Reed)

THIS IS WHAT FOUR LOOKS LIKE, BABY!!!!



Fashion Fabulous Friday

One of the perks of Jason taking a new job in Denver before Christmas, meant we got to attend two work Christmas parties.

The Farmington party is always a big time at the Elk's Lodge, and the "prom pictures" we get to take are always part of the fun.

Jason brought ours home yesterday.  

Of course Cassidy and I always have our picture made together since we spend more time with each other than our actual dates.  

(On a side note, Cassidy's wrapping up her time here in Durango too.  They're moving to Fort Worth.)

Our next party was in Denver. 

Since we were already there house hunting, it was perfect timing for us to attend.

(Reed is going through a phase where he has to be in every picture.)

Yep, pretty fashion fabulous!



Can't Shake Us That Easily

Oh Durango,

You thought you were rid of us, but looks like we get the last laugh.

Sure we're heading for the bright lights, big city here in a few weeks.

But guess what?

We've left our mark on you.

Permanently.

What's that you say?

You can't see what's etched into one of the bricks in front of the Durango Children's Museum?

Well, let me give you a close up.

That's right.

The conservative, non-organic eating, big game hunting Ingersolls have imprinted on Durango forever!

Or until one of the environmentalist has the bricks riped out for a vegan community co-op garden to be planted in its place.  Whichever comes first.

(My money's on the co-op.)

It's Official

Three years ago today we moved into this house in Durango.

So I figure the three year anniversary of our move-in day is a perfect time to announce...

We're Moving!

We've been trying to assimilate into our new culture, and the kids have already picked up on the traditional clothing of the area.

That's right!

We're going to Denver, baby!

And if you're thinking, oh that's only like 3 hours away.

Um, not so much.

It's a 7 hour drive on a good day, so this is just as big a move as any.

We'll be moving at the end of February to the north suburbs of Denver.

Broomfield to be exact.

Home to the Flat Irons Mall (cue hallelujah chorus.)

And 45,000 more people than the entire city of Durango.

20 miles to downtown Denver, 20 miles to Boulder.

With a Target and a Hobby Lobby right around the corner!

Not One Star

We spent New Year's Eve weekend in Telluride with the Waylands fully expecting celebrity sighting overload.

Even while skiing I had my celeb-u-dar on. 

Sure it's tough spotting celebrities wearing full ski/board gear, but I was certain all my years of E! watching had prepared me for such a challenge.

Unfortunately, we didn't see so much as a D-list reality show contestant. 

Oh well, celebrities or not, we still had a blast!

Startin' The Year off High and Mighty

May you reach new heights in 2012!