April Picnic Today

If it looks cold, that is because it was. Freezing.

Hubby at work again. . .

Todd took this picture when he and his coworkers were out 'training' again this week.

Mullet, Bare Back and Ruffle Bum

More of my climbing boy

Climbing

We went out to the Park twice this week (well, hubby went twice, I made it once) with the kids to the climbing area at Red Rocks. If you haven't been there, you should go, they have some really nice trails and great mountain biking!

Birthday Girl!!

Here it comes!

Who needs blowing? I'll just snuff out the candle with this finger. She didn't even cry about it.

The most seasoned birthday boy at the party

Proud daddy

Oblivious to the cake

These two feed off each other--Can you tell they are having fun?!

Good buddy, Liam. Two days younger than EG

Hiking at Red Rocks Canyon

Just to prove I do more than just sit around at home and read. :) We hiked with some friends (ok, ok, it was a few months ago) and they took this picture of us. Thankfully. Because we never take pictures and because the EG had a major meltdown following this photo op. Poor baby. I think I always over dress my children. Notice her snow pants? Oh well. After this hike I realized that I really can't go anywhere without the beloved elephant of hers. If I desire to remain sane through this parenting adventure.

In case you were wondering, this is the pre-photo conference.

Accept No Compromises

If you read my blog (which I'm not sure why you would since it is dreadfully boring and practically pictureless), you are going to be further disappointed. The people and time period of the mid to late 1800's in America is fascinating. Probably, for me, because I never learned this stuff the first time in school. When J. Davis was presenting a bill he supported in the Senate (prior to the Civil War, obviously), a fellow Senator, with his own pet project, asked if he would vote for 'Lake appropriations'. You know, the usual political compromise that takes place. And here was Davis' response:

"Sir, I make no terms. I accept no compromises. If when I ask for an appropriation, the object shall be shown to be proper and the expenditure constitutional, I defy the gentleman, for his conscience' sake to vote against it. If it shall appear to him otherwise, than I expect his opposition, and only ask that it shall be directly, fairly, and openly exerted. The case shall be presented on its single merit; on that I wish to stand or fall. I feel, sir, that I am incapable of sectional distinction upon such subjects. I abhor and reject all interested combinations."

Well, that quote about T was actually written originally for Jefferson Davis by his wife to be, Varina.