Merry Christmas!

From our Family to yours - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Putting together this Christmas card was a bit challenging, as neither kid will sit still or smile! Thankfully, with a little vision and some help from Photoshop I was able to capture the chaos and fun at the Fezler house. Our little Elf Jacques even made it into the family photo. A little magic sure does go a long way.

Santa - I know him! I know him!

Steve's work has an annual Christmas party for the kids and families of employees - and I think that hands down they have the BEST Santa around. Third year certainly was the charm for Boden. I suppose that knowing this man brings gifts was a big plus. Boden eagerly told Santa what he wanted for Christmas. "A Candy Cane - and a ZURG"! (Buzz's Dad from the Disney Toy Story movies). As soon as we finished with Santa, and Boden was handed a candy cane he sadly asked "Where is my Zurg?". I guess we didn't explain that although Santa brings gifts... you have to wait for him to deliver them on Christmas eve!

Clearly Milo wasn't phased by the whole thing. Not sure if its just the different personalities or following his big brother's lead.

Gas!

Our house - it was coooooold out!

We seem to have had a lot of adventures since moving out here to Gunbarrel last spring.  A few weeks ago, during a huge arctic cold front we lost our gas (and thus our heat). Really, it wouldn't have been too bad if it hadn't been the coldest weather we have had all year. Temperatures were 5* as a high!

Ready for a night without heat

Thankfully, Steve and I rushed out to get a few more space heaters, and we all stayed cozy and warm huddled together in the basement. The power went out early Friday afternoon and by Saturday morning it was still getting colder in the house (although our insulation seems to be ok, as we stayed in the high 40s inside while some neighbors dropped into the 30s). I had signed up to do a local 5K aptly named the Colder Boulder with my friend Colleen (she was also out of power and lives in a nearby neighborhood). We both ran (my eyelashes froze) and hoped for the best when we got home. We ended up taking the kids to the mall so they could play inside where it was warm.

Fortunately, the gas finally was turned back on by Saturday evening, and we all eased back into the warmth of our modern homes.

kisses for Delilah while we all cuddle in the basement

Impossible to get a photo of both kids at the same time.

Warming up at the mall play area

hunkered down in the basement staying warm

11 Months!

Milo is becoming such little human being, with a huge personality! He runs - and plays with the boys in the basement (navigating pillow forts and rolling around). He sort of says "Lilah" and gives her kisses and sings and dances. I love this little guy. He loves his daddy and brother and lion "Lambert" (his little lovie). And I can't even believe that he is almost ONE! Seriously, my little snuggle baby buddy (I like to think of him as my buddy since we go running together at least 3 times a week, and spend so much time together), he has grown up so fast. I won't panic. I love every new little thing he can do. But, they sure don't stay little babies for long. Sigh.

Thanksgiving

The First Annual Fezler Turkey Trot; what an event. Families fly from around the country just to join in. At least one family did.... We ran/ walked over a mile with Boden taking the lead most of the way. Thank goodness we got our exercise in because the Thanksgiving meal prepared by Elaine with some additional help from Ed (cranberries) and Boden (cranberries and pie). Everyone earned a shirt that day. What a fun surprise! (photos by Steven Fezler)

Old Friends

Milosh, Nash and Nicole

No no, I'm not saying we're old. I'm just saying - we've been Friends for a LONG time. Middle School at least. Which means, we've official known each other longer than we haven't known eachother. Yipes!

Susan and Heidi were able to come down and visit while I was at my Parents House. Heidi and Susan each had babies last year (little Nicole is just over one years old, and little Nash was about 7 months old). Can you believe we have kids?!  It was great to see them and see how we are all grown ups with kids of our own (still can't believe it)!

The Mamas

Fair little Nicole swinging with Milo

Happy Babies

Disneyland

After the 90th Celebration, Steve had to go back to work and the boys and I stayed a few extra days in California with my family. We got to catch up with friends and even go to Disneyland with my parents and Uncle Brian.

The weather was perfect (70s), and Boden was at a great age. He had just started enjoying the occasional movie and was in love with Toy Story 2 (which has no real bad guy, no real scary parts and is just a great movie). The first ride we went on was the Toy Story ride. I thought he might be scared, but he was in total Awe. He looked at me after the ride and hands up yelled "I got to see all my FRIENDS!".

What an amazing adventure!

Waiting in downtown Disney to meet up with Uncle Brian to start our day! 

3D ride! 

Sharing a corn dog with Boden. 

New Buzz and new sweatshirt

The boys with Grammie and Poppi and Mater!

Milo watching the Pixar parade

Radiator Springs

Boden wanted to meet all his friends

What a great day! 

Walter...

Visiting Uncle Brian for a 2 year old, is like (and I can only imagine) a full fledged acid trip while watching Avatar in 3D.

Seriously, going to Disneyland gets its own little blog (coming soon). It was an incredible experience to see all the magic from Boden's perspective.

This photo alone totally captures "Brian's World". And yes, my nearly 40 year old brother travels around with muppets!

Muppet Walter having a discussion about thermodynamics with Boden. 

90th!

Joyce and Ed Brockett with all their Great Grandchildren

Right after Halloween, Steve, the kids, and I headed to California for the celebration of my Grandparents' 90th Birthdays the first weekend of November. The party was so much fun and even better was getting to (sort of) spend time with all my cousins. We grew up getting together at least every month, and after moving to Colorado, I still miss being that close to so much family! Although the kids kept all conversations to a minimum, I loved every minute of being with the whole gang. Lots of love and happiness all around, and we even have a short video of the trolley song (all the great grandkids sang it, and its Grandma and Grandpa's song ... they met on a Trolley Car during WWII in Los Angeles).

watering my sleeping child so he will grow...

The whole Fezler family

Melissa and I ... LAUGHING (not posing at all!)

Lap #2065

Not a dry eye - all the kids singing and playing bells!

10 months!

Our little guy is 10 months old! He is officially walking now - everywhere. He just decided a week ago that walking was a good mode of transportation and was off, even the occasional bustle that looks like running - eak. Milo is great at sitting down when he gets unstable, and using walls. I'm hopeful that he'll be a little more keen on self preservation (ahem, Boden who would dive bomb into tables).  He tried peanut butter a few days ago (pediatricians are now recommending starting nuts and highly allergic foods earlier rather than later). He loved it! He can sign "all done" when he's finished eating. He loves the water and snuggles and Delilah and watching his big Brother. He still gets really cranky if he is hungry or tired, but is generally growing into a very chill and very funny little guy.

Time Flies

Mad Men inspired

Lots to catch up on. October was the end of year at work, Halloween, then we promptly flew to California to celebrate my Grandparents and their 90th birthdays. There was Disneyland, and pool time and lots of adventures. Before I get to all that however, I finally got my camera out for Milo's 10 month photo-shoot. The month photos will come shortly, but I think I captured some fantastic ones to share. (The hat might be part of our Christmas cards this year, although that is to be determined depending on temperament and when I can get those photos done)!

Enjoy!

"Did I ever tell you the one about the Moose?"

"Guess who peed on Elmo!"

Happy Halloween!

With Halloween approaching and the costumes finished, we had a little impromptu photo shoot in our backyard yesterday (since work, daycare, naps and life might actually make getting good pictures on Halloween day an ideal we won't be able to achieve).

Boden was really excited about being a pilot (although in the past few days has started requesting dressing up as a ghost). With the help of my Mom and Dad and Uncle Brian who made the helmet. Boden is a fantastic Luke Skywalker Xwing Pilot.

Delilah (Yoda) and Milo (Wicket the Ewok) were less than enthused with their costumes. In fact, I really only was able to snap one or two photos before Milo tore off his hat and ran crawled away.

But how adorable is my little Starwars family? I do have an old Princess Leia costume. Now if I can only talk Steve into being Han Solo.

Have a safe an happy Halloween everyone!

Throwback Halloween pic of Princess Leia and ... German boy (when we could actually go to a Halloween Party!)

9 months!

Milo is 9 months old. Its incredible how quickly the days, weeks and months just fly by with these kids. Everyday is a little adventure. We had his checkup yesterday and he is 28.5 inches tall (50%) and 20 lbs 13.5 oz (50%). He eats just about anything, and loves to play with his big brother. Although, not officially walking, he has taken a step or two on his own before sitting down. Eak! 

We also had a good laugh a little while ago, when Boden spilled something all over his shirt, and had to borrow some clothes. He actually chose the one below, out of a few options - and LOVED the shirt. He said it was the hearts that he liked. I also enjoyed his teacher's response "Well, its Boulder, and we figured you and Steve wouldn't mind that he wanted to wear this.". True enough my friend. True enough. And we all had a good laugh at how adorable he looks in pink.