Gobble, Gobble

My first Thanksgiving and boy did I enjoy :) We went to New Jersey to visit my Nana. My 3 cousins joined us from DC and FL. Thanks so much Nana for a fun time. We loved seeing you and the rest of the gang.

My first taste of pizza - Jersey style.

Playing with cousin Grace.

Uncle Scott & Cousin Matthew

Trying for a group photo - not too successful.

Charlie shows me all about cars.

Dad and cousin Charlie hamming it up.

Aunt Lexi and Charlie finishing up a delicious feast made by Chef Uncle Brian.

Aunt Chris and Cousin Grace who loved the chocolate dessert - yum.

Cuddling with Aunt Lexi.

Hanging with Nana and Dad.

The take-out version on night one was just a trial run. The real deal.

Even better.

The Rockefeller tree (not yet lit) but still pretty. My first NYC trip.

Story time with Nana.

Thanks again. oxox

Final Days at South Madison

It's been a while since our last post. A lot has happened for the Martin family in the past month or so. We officially said goodbye to South Madison Street. We moved which was bittersweet. We loved out cozy cottage that we lived in for 8-years, but it was time to move on. We created a lot of memories in that house but are excited to start new ones in our home now on South Saint Paul Street. We officially moved on Nov. 21st and a few days later flew to NJ for turkey day. Needless to say, it was a very busy week. Bob & Linda came to Denver to help hang with Tommy and get us "settled" in the new home. It was so nice to have them here to help move boxes, play with Tommy and Bob even helped Mike hang a fan in Tommy's room. Such worker bees. Thanks again for your help! Now we have some projects to take care of in the new house but it will be fun to make it our own. Come visit - we have lots more space - yeah!!

A chapter closed :)

New view on moving day! We can see the mountains off in the distance - quite exciting!

Trying some Cherry Creek Grill salmon - I think I like this :) Thanks for sharing, Grandpa.

Being silly with Grandpa.

I am really admiring my Grandpa.

Showing Grandpa all my favorite sights and what I'm going to miss most.

One of our favorite activities. We have found a new spot though in our new home!

The 2nd big snowstorm and it's only November.

Back to Fall...

We went from winter to fall in a matter of minutes - that's Colorado for ya. We have an Aspen tree & a Crabapple tree in the front yard and both trees managed to "shed" at the same time so we played in every leaf possible. I loved everything about it too!

Round 2 of leaf time - Irish lost to Navy....again - sad!

Happy Halloween

The gang got together at the Mills for a pre-Halloween photo op and beer before heading to a neighborhood street party. We also learned our good friends Andy & Jessica are expecting their first little one in May - exciting!

We attempted some shots of the kiddos lined up here. Busy bee Tommy is trying to escape while Dennis the Menace Liam is not so thrilled about the photo op. Sock Monkey Finley tries to soak it all in.


A new addition - sleeping elephant Claire doesn't even budge at the madness. Sock Monkey is not sure why busy bee is attacking her.



Busy bee Tommy thinks he is so funny trying to escape.

Sock monkey has had enough while the elephant still sleeps :) Dennis the Menace still poses.

I'm outta here.

Claire and momma Sarah.

The boys...

Day 2 of Fall Snow

Dad's office closed for the day so he worked from home which was a fun treat! During lunch time we walked the neighborhood for some fresh Rocky Mtn. air. Ah, fall!

Silly with mom.

Maddie loves the fresh pow.

South Madison Street

Thought we'd test out the dragon suite from Great Aunt Becki that I got as a new born. Despite it being a 6-9 month outfit, I managed to squeeze in it for the first and maybe last time.

Gotta love the spikey tail.

I love being a scary dragon.