Good Times

You can tell I’m back in school as it’s been two months since  I last posted. Things are going well. MJ thoroughly enjoyed swimming  lessons and graduated to the next class, which she can start  at the age of 3. She didn’t like going under water much, but  she’s great at kicking, paddling and blowing bubbles. We go to  story time at the library nearly every Saturday, as well. She’s  becoming quite a book lover and has an amazing memory for  stories. MJ is really blossoming at preschool too. She’s  becoming much less shy, more willing to share, follow directions,  and looks forward to seeing her friends (almost) every day. She  also loves going to “Fun Bus” (a gymnastics type class) and to  Music and Me class at preschool. She’s also getting really close  to being potty trained (with the help of sticker brides, of course). MJ is very excited for Halloween and has had her costume  picked out for months. Ever since we went to the Museum of  Nature and Science in August, she’s insisted on dressing up at  as a pirate. She’s practicing saying “Argh! Give me some candy”  for trick-or-treating. In other news, school and jobs are going well. Both Jared and I  received raises at work after only 3 months, which came as a  pleasant surprise. Both of my grad classes haven’t been as  terrible as anticipated, though much of my time is still spent doing  homework. I am NOT a fan of night classes and can’t wait for the  next two years to fly by so I can recoup my lost sleep. We’re getting quite settled in Colorado and really enjoy owning a  home. We’ve repainted just about every room and, since IKEA  opened, spent most of our disposable income on furnishings.  Jared and I frequently have reoccurring conversations about  how much we love our life here and how glad we are to have  moved. By Thanksgiving we will have a guest room all set up,  so please feel welcome to come for a visit.

Now for a recap of the past couple months with some pictures.  Some of these are from several months ago. I finally relinquished them from Jared's phone. Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park She's so strong! Helping remove rocks from our pathetic front yard. At a Kid's Fair. She's roaring like the dragon painted on her arm. At the Children's Museum- being a firefighter. Riding a cow on 16th Street Mall. At the Denver Zoo! She likes to make silly faces. Showing off the gigantic bump on her head after riding her toy pony down the stairs. This picture doesn't do it justice. First snow of the season and looking stylish!