A few random Christmas photos

These couple of pictures don't really fit into a certain event, but just wanted to put them up here to remember the memories!

While we were in Missouri, we tried to visit my grandma (Boone's great grandma) at her nursing home as much as we could. She (and all the residents) were always so happy to see Boone.

Jeff tagged along with us this time.

Boone realized he loved combing people's hair and Grandma 

was so sweet to let him comb hers.

For the few weeks we spent with Jeff at his corporate apartment in KC, we tried to keep busy with holiday activities. This was the night Boone and Jeff made their first ever gingerbread house. 

Boy, was it a hit!

So excited to be with his daddy!

The construction begins.

Jeff is quite good with the gingerbread houses.

Helping dad with the candy.

Skyping with Grandma and Grandpa Robertson to show them the house.

All finished.

They are so proud!

My parents came up to Kansas City for the weekend since they wouldn't be coming there for Jeff's annual district meeting like they usually do each year. We took them to Union Station to check out the train exhibit and Christmas tree. It was our second time there in a few weeks, but Boone still loved it.

Playing trains

The Union Station Christmas tree lit up at night. It was really beautiful there for the holidays.

Our family in front of the tree. As you can see to the right of me, it was a popular place for people to come and take pictures!

Boone's 2nd Birthday

While my parents were in Colorado, it was Boone's second birthday! We decided to book a trip on a train that went through the mountains since Boone is obsessed with all things train (and truck and construction!) Here are a few pictures from his big day!

Getting the birthday boy up out of bed!

Dad took the day off of work and Boone was excited to see Jeff!

Donuts for breakfast!

Onto the train! Boone was amazed!

Nana and Papa came along for the ride.

The birthday boy!

My mom got Boone a little train and he played with it the entire ride!

Our family!

Meeting the "conductor" at the end!

After we got home, Boone opened a few presents! 

A bubble mower!

Didn't take him long to start playing!

Trucks to play outside.

Birthday cookie cake for Boone with a train theme! We had lasagna for his birthday dinner since it is one of his favorites (if a two-year-old can actually have favorite food!)

Blowing out the candles on his 2nd birthday!

We love you Boone-man! We are so proud of the little boy you are becoming and can't wait to see what the next year holds for you. You are loved beyond words and we pray that God uses you in big ways in His plan. Thank you for all the fun and joy you have brought into our lives!

The Sutterfields End of the Summer Visit

At the end of August, my parent's decided to come up for a week around Boone's birthday. We picked them up from the airport and headed directly to the mountains to spend Labor Day weekend in Winter Park. We grew up going skiing in Winter Park, but my parents had never been there in the summer, so they wanted to experience what it was like.

When we got into town they were having a festival at one of the local shopping areas. We walked around and heard a bit of music.

Boone and mom checking out the statue!

The next day we drove through Rocky Mountain National Park. The weather wasn't great, but it was still a  pretty drive (and COLD at the top!)

Near the peak of the park is a gift shop and visitor center. Boone really loved the little ranger costume's binoculars!

Later that night we went and checked out a local park. It was a really neat park and Boone had a blast.

Boone playing with Dad

Probably some of the last blooms for these flowers. It was already getting chilly while we were there, so I'm sure snow wasn't too far away.

Once we got back in town, we decided to check out some things in Denver that we hadn't had the chance to see yet. One of those places is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. My dad was anxious to see this museum, because he had heard it was really neat. 

Boone and Papa checking out fossils.

They had an awesome kids area that was free with admission to the museum. It had just opened last summer and Boone LOVED it!

Playing in the water with Nana.

Boone checking out the nature lesson.

Dinosaur skeletons! There were several and Boone seemed to really enjoy seeing them!

Boone and Nana and Papa. They all seemed to have a lot of fun!