Museum of the Rockies

Holly, Seeley, Patrick and I went to see the frog exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies in April. It was actually really neat! They also have a lot of dinosaur exhibits (life size!) and a small Native American exhibit as well. On any given day, Patrick is either a frog or a "Criteracop" (Triceratop) and either hops and ribbits throughout the house or roars and chases the dogs through the house! He's constantly saying "Momma, that was a good museum!" So, I think we'll be going back there before the frogs leave in September.

These tiny colorful frogs are the most poisonous creature on the planet. They hold enough poison to kill 10 humans!

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This is an older picture of the house. The bracing on the deck posts are no longer there. I couldn't find the picture we gave to the real estate agent which is of a different view.

Potty Training...

One month later....still working on it!

Look who's 3!!

We celebrated Patrick's 3rd birthday at our house with a Toy Story party (naturally!)!!

Alien cupcakes!

The morning after - sitting at the craft table Grandpa Patterson made for Patrick

"Woody" & "Cowboy"

Another great birthday - thanks everyone!!

Valentine's Day crafts at Holly's House

Woody & Jessie

Patrick's newest obsession is Toy Story. He was Buzz Lightyear for Halloween, and if you ask him, he still is! Other days, he is Woody, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Hamm, and even Jessie (that one freaks out Donny a little bit). He got the Buzz jammies from Grandma & Grandpa Pickles (Steeley) for Christmas.

Where have we been?!!

2010 was an incredibly crazy busy, fun, educational, chaotic year for us. Patrick turned 2 in March, I started school in April (doubled up) to finally finish the degree I should have gotten in 2005, my office moved to a brand new building, Donny & I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary, and I finished my degree in December! I have lots of pictures to share, but here are some to tie you over for now. These were taken at the Virginia City Christmas Party when Santa Claus comes to visit. I thought for surely Patrick would freak out on Santa's lap like he did last year, but he just sat there. I don't think he knew what to think of this Santa (to be honest, I didn't either), but he sure had a fun time dancing with his best buddy Seeley and listening to the fiddle players.