Uncle Ephram and Kay came to visit us after they finished their semester.  After a very scenic tour around the city of Denver, they arrived at our house via supershuttle on Saturday, May 17th--just in time for the painting party for peanut 2 bedroom.  Unfortunately, we were all pretty z...  read more

Isabelle cannot get enough train time.  We love playing with her and watching her play with the train. She runs around the housing saying, "chugga chugga choo choo."  Also, if we are driving down the road near a train track and she sees a train she says, "more, more, more...  read more

Thanksgiving is a much loved and anticipated time in the Counter household, pretty.  If you're a "Friends" fan, we have an exact opposite view of the Holiday than Chandler.  It's no secret that Thanksgiving dinner is Mandy's favorite meal; couple that with freinds, family, and...  read more

We got a Chariot!  We've now taken many rides around the city in it, but these pictures are some of the first.  One day we rode from our house to OPH--a ride that shouldn't take too long, but after getting lost and a flat tire, well it took some time.  Totally worth the Dutch Baby!

Isabelle is sporting her green sweater--hood and all!  This sweater was made for her before she was born by a co-worker of Papas.  It fits her perfectly now and is great for the fall weather.

This summer the family packed it in to the van and headed towards Kansas City for a much needed visit to the fam....this included a stay with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Ron, a stay with Grandma Libby and a stay with Auntie Mandy and Uncle Ben.  This was the second time that Isabelle had visit...  read more

Isabelle loves the water. She has just learned how to splash, and we have just learned how to be okay with her being completely submerged in water (for one second only, mind you). While all of the other kids were somewhat skittish about getting in and staying in the water, Isabelle seems to be a ...  read more

Isabelle is always smiling...we are so lucky that she is such a happy and fun baby.  Here's a few pics of a few of her smiles.

Papa and Nana visted for 8 days...it was so wonderful.  Isabelle held on to Papa's name badge from his conference---a new chew toy that she could be proud of. 

Although this was technically my second mother's day (as Isabelle was in utero last year)--well, this one was the best.  Ben, Papa, Nana, Isabelle and I all went the Denver Botanical Garden.  There were many beautiful flowers and great bug sculptures.  Nana pointed out flowers that...  read more