Scientific Art

Chase shows off his latest art installation at the Denver Museum of Science and Nature. He discovered a wide-mouth water bottle in another part of the exhibit and used it to create the circles.

Huck Finn

We briefly considered naming Chase "Huck" before he was born. His look today at the pool might have made that name somewhat appropriate.

Joie de Vivre

Ace downs a chocolate cupcake while lounging with our friends and neighbors the Crowleys. Mommy and Daddy were lucky enough to be invited over for a crawfish boil. While Mommy and Daddy went back for seconds, Chase stuck to 3 bean and potato salad, as those crawfish looked strangely like Captain Cray (the crustacean pet of friends).

Mountains' Magesty

Ace is humbled (sort of) by the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park during the mid-point of our 2 night trip.

Shiny, Happy Skid-Steer

Ace does some cosmetic maintenance on his construction fleet in Rattlesnake Lake.

Pink Fighter Jet

Ace, wanting to buzz the tower, requests a fly by. Fortunately, his blue shades made his request undeniable and during the maneuver a half inch was taken off his bangs.

Jet Streaming

Lounging by the pool this evening with Mommy.

Space Cadets

Astronauts Moody and Dyer-Payne get lost in space at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature.

Bye, Bye, Breck

We had to leave Breckenridge today as our wonderful vacation came to an end, but not before we took a final ride on the gondola. Chase loves the gondola!

Summertime Snow

We celebrated the first day of summer by having continued adventures in Breckenridge, including a hike up onto snowfields that refuses to melt, despite the gorgeous 70 degree temps.

Mountain Climbing

Not only did Ace ride the Alpine Slide in Breckenridge today, but he also scaled the jungle gym at the local playground.

Note all that snow still on the peaks in the distance!

Foxy

Mommy & Daddy are celebrating an early anniversary by spending 3 days in Breckenridge. While the gondola ride was fun, the clear highlight of today was the evening visit by the local (we assume!) fox.

While Mommy made it very clear that this little fella is NOT to be treated like a pet, Ace loved this brief encounter.

Bearded Dragon and Books

Despite Mommy's attempts to persuade Ace to go to the pool, he decided he wanted to go to the book store instead. While there we were treated to an unexpected visit from this Bearded Dragon named Zvezda (the Russian word for star). Who knew reptiles liked to read?

Train of Thought

Ace takes the work of railroad construction very seriously.

Papi e Muchachito

Happy Father's Day to the best Dad in whole world.

No Whitespace

As he is always encouraged to do by his mother, Ace works to fill in all the whitespace on his canvas at the Denver Children's Museum.

Out of the Woods

No sooner had we returned from our camping trip then The Critter found himself back in the wild. (Also known as our front yard.)

Gone Fishin'

Ace tries his hand at angling - albeit with a pinecone for bait - at Dude's Fishing Hole during our second day of camping.

(Note to our Dear Readers: due to cell connection issues in the woods, this would not upload last night. This is the CAD for 6/13.)

Camping Cocoon Critter

The Cajun Critter relaxes outside our cabin as we enjoy a two night stay in Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

Mommy's sources said this place was great for kids. So far, so good!

A Little Dab Will Do Ya

A little dot art ends a hot, busy day with Mommy.

Painting Rocks

Our little Van Gogh discovers that painting rocks to decorate the garden is lots of fun!

Maybe... There'll be a Bulldozer!

This is the look of contemplative delight Ace gets when he hears about a possible play date with Jamey - and Jamey's toy construction equipment - on the schedule for tomorrow.

Rigatoni Fingers

Nightmare on Elm Street -- the prequel. It all started with pasta.

In the Balance

Chase is able to find his balance after a busy morning at the airport, then the garden, and finally the Rec Center. Who knew that after all that activity the little guy would want to go to the pool for the first time this summer?!

Contemplation in a Nest

After a long morning playing in every nook and cranny of the Children's Museum, Ace finds a safe place to sit and think.

Prayer Wheels

Chase chants "Om Mani Padme Hum" and gains good karma by spinning the Prayer wheels at the zoo this afternoon. Enlightenment never looked so fun!

Over the Rainbow

Ace scans the horizon for his pot of gold.

An Apple a Day...

Yummy! Who needs clothes when you have such a delicious apple?!?

Busy as a Beaver

The Little Engineer contemplates where to place the next log in the dam he is constructing at the Denver Botanic Gardens children's alpine stream.

Gone Girl

We thought Ace was just fooling around in our bedroom after his bath, but when we went in to investigate, it turns out he was engaging with some serious literature.