Katie singing in the bathtub one night

A short clip of Katie singing in the bathtub one night. Was too cute and fun to miss!

Video of Katie riding her tricycle

We had an unseasonably warm day and when I returned home from work I found one of our walkie-talkies in the kitchen waiting for me. I called Katie and Doug while they were at the park to hear that Katie had ridden her bicycle the whole way there (block and 1/2, or so). What an exciting moment to get a quick video of Katie coming...and going on her little bicycle. We hope you enjoy it also!

Katie helping Daddy

One day Daddy-Doug put up a coat hook at Katie's height so she can hang up her own coat. Katie decided to help! They work well together and have since started doing monthly projects at our local Home Depot. So far, they have made a trinket box and 2 different bird houses (one to hang on a window with a plexiglass view to watch the birds nest and a traditional birdhouse to hang in the backyard).

St. Patrick's day March 2009

Katie and our favorite babysitter, Cayla, who also enjoyed a face painting while waiting for the parade.

(above) Katie's face painting provided by a street vendor. Daddy took her to get this treat while we were waiting for the parade to begin.

(right) Katie, Daddy and Momma snuggling with hot drinks (hot chocolate for Katie) on a chilly St. Patrick's day in downtown Denver awaiting the parade. Thanks to some wonderful friends from church we were able to be perched on the curb right in front of the Celtic Tavern. We were sure to bring a few blankets and a couple of seat cushions to sit on.

Katie playing 'dress up' and 'Fancy Nancy'

A couple of fun photos of Katie playing 'Fancy Nancy' ( a children's book character who loves feather boas, flowers, bows, ribbons and anything that sparkles ). Her ensemble is complete with sunglasses and purse thanks to a Christmas gift from Aunt Stacey, Uncle Ken and Cousin Brayden.

Here is when Katie was enjoying being in jammies but still trying on Momma's shoes.

Between Christmas and New Years

Katie and I took a day between Christmas and New Years to visit the Denver Zoo since we've had a family membership there since last year. Here's Katie posing with the bears statue, she liked them because they were 'just her size'. It was unseasonably warm this day so we were able to roam around without our coats on for the later morning and early afternoon. We took along Katie's wagon to carry our coats, snacks and lunches. Our last visit of the day was to see the Feline house where a lion approached the window at the same time we did. Katie was fascinated by this big cat!

December 2009 (cont.)

Pictures of Katie with some of her favorite Christmas gifts; a CD of Bible songs, Little Ballerina Dancing Book, her first camera (Momma and Daddy can now officially reclaim our cameras) and her desk/art easel.

December 2009 - Ballet Recital

(Below) Katie's December 2009 Ballet Recital at the Westminster Dance Festival. We were SO proud of her! (Katie is the 2nd in from the left, blonde hair with pigtails, pink tights/tutu and purple shortsleeved leotard).

(right picture) Katie's pre-dance picture, complete with curled pigtails and pink bows. These bows were changed right before the performance. Another ballet-mom made special matching hair ribbons for all the girls.