Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Busy Busy Bee

Wow!  What a busy August. . . You know what they say. . . time flies when you're having fun! When dad was away on his trip to Argentina, Mom and I decided to do a "little" project.  We made a chalkboard paint stripe down our entire kitchen and living room wall!  It will be a super cool place for me to doodle when I get a little older. . . until then, it got it's first use when we rented our house out for the Leadville Trail 100 Bike Race. We camped out at our Nordic Center Lodge while a family enjoyed the house which is right on the race course!
This will be my artwork someday. . .
Speaking of projects. . .we helped out Veronica with a little painting project at her rental house. You missed a spot mom. . .there you go . . .we make a great team! 
It's peach season. . .Mom's good friend (a famous pie maker in town) Libby came over to make a couple of yummy in your tummy Peach Pies. . .Mom's Favorite!  
Baked with LOVE!
Delicious!
Next we headed on my first "above treeline" hike with our friends Joh and Jon and my buddy Wiley. . .flowers galore!
If you look close you can see little Leadville across the way . . . do you see?
Wiley and I have become hiking buds as this was our hike to Timberline Lake. . . what a beautiful day. . . Mom and Joh went swimming!  Brrrrrrrrr but refreshing at the same time. . .
Arlo and I snuggled up and enjoyed some snacks. . . there's Timberline Lake. . .
Work hard. . .play hard. . .
Dad fits the rocks just right. . .
slowly but surely. . . progress!
Next we visited a friend of Mom's, Melissa, in Westcliff, CO. . . now this is classic Colorado. . .
I met horses for the first time. . . they were a bit too big for me to take at first. . . but I warmed up to them . . . look, this one is sticking it's tung out at us!  Ha. Ha.
I see. . .he just wanted a little snack. . . that's my kind of thinking!
Horses are so beautiful. . .what a wonderful visit to the Ranch. . .
Go Mom! Go Dad! Score!  My cheering was crucial for a soccer tournament that Mom and Dad were in. . .They took third!  (there were only three teams) Check out Leadville's new beautiful soccer field!  I can't wait to play on it someday. . .
Well, it's been a great month, full of adventure and new things. . .it's off to WI to enjoy some deep woods cabin time with Grandma and Grandpa Lindgren. . .oh, and Uncle Peder and Aunt Melissa!  Yippie!!

keep on keep'n on people!
xoxoxox
finn.

Friday, August 20, 2010

My First Tooth

I have a tooth!  Well, I actually popped it in June but it has taken it's time to show its whole self.  Having a tooth has given me much more confidence in what I can eat.  I love my Cherios,Crackers, Toast, Peaches, Blueberries, and Carrots (with supervision of course).  
Penny is also excited that I'm eating more solids. . .sometimes we share. . . 
This biting thing takes talent and concentration!
. . .and placing these small pieces just right. . .I got this one Penny. . .
Check out this tooth!
I can really dig this eating thing. . .
What? Purple lips? I think it's a good look, especially with my purple shirt. . . a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!
Really though, have you seen my new first tooth?!
Keep on keep'n on!
xoxoxo,
finnley ann.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Another Fabulous Wedding!

We went to a wedding that took place in Leadville at The Healy House.  It's a beautiful "Period Home" that has spectacular views and beautiful gardens. . . a perfect place to tie the knot!

Our man Drew Dokken. . . he's a Minnesota boy.  
He's about to marry a great girl, Jenna Hinze.



Hurray!  Hurray! What a neat couple. . .

Yep, our official mode of transportation in Leadville, the bicycle. . .
Incredible ambiance. . . hey look, it's like the flower that's on my head!
Drew, Jenna, Jade, and Little Odin. . . Happy Family :)
I think it's time for cake. . . the ladies are getting a little wild. . .
One, two, three. . . cake time!
All right, all right, we can take a family photo first. . . Take 10? What the heck. . . let's go!
Yippie!  It's time for cake!!
Even Dad crazy for a slice of goodness. . .
Buddies.
And Auntie V is awesome. . . I love her accent. . . I could listen to her talk for days! 
(she's australian)
Another great day of celebration. . .
 Congratulations Drew and Jenna!
keep on keep'n on people. . .
until next time,
finnley ann.
xoxo