Flower on Canvas/ watercolor

I am finally done taking my Photoshop Elements class. Here is a picture I have been playing with (Chris took this picture while we were in Cancun). I thought it would be fun to make it look like it was painted on canvas and then with watercolor. Enjoy. I need to keep practicing to get better. There are so many cool things you can do with the program; I'm excited!

Cancun

Cancun was so much fun. I don't have much time to post now but I wanted to show one of my favorite pictures. This is at Tulum. It is ancient Mayan ruins about 60 miles south of Cancun. We walked around the ruins and then enjoyed a nice refreshing swim in the ocean. Gorgous beach with silky sand and clear blue water. ahhhh.....

Ashlee growing up

Everyone is saying how big Ashlee is getting. I am so sad but at the same time, loving every change. We just got back from Utah and she had a blast spending time with Grandma and Grandpa and her cousins and aunts, she just loves being around family and friends; and being the center of attention! She loves to scribble and she loves popping bubbles. I think we do these things at least twice a day. Here is a picture of her coloring. I thought the picture turned out pretty cute if you ask me!

Biking

So here it is; Aaron on a bike and it took Ashlee to get him there! This is great. Ashlee was a little scared at first as you can see but around the block a few times and she was jabbering non-stop like nobody's business. Earlier that morning Aaron and I rode Rustler's loop. I've never been Mountain biking before. It's definitely different then road biking. Time goes by much faster and each rock and bump is a challenge. We had a lot of fun. I am sure we will spend more time on the trails.

Outside

Ashlee loves to play outside. She can spend hours if I let her. She just picks up rocks and puts them in the dog's water dish. She loves to play in their kennel opening and closing the kennel gate. She will sometimes let the dogs in and sometimes won't . It's pretty cute. Thank heaven for spring and nice weather. We can put her energy to work, or I guess I should say "play"!

Pinewood "X"

Pinewood derby Colorado style! Aaron has been busy the last two weeks building his car for the pinewood derby unlimited class. An excuse for a bunch of grown men with way tooo... much time on their hands to build a 60 foot track and come up with the following rules; if you can build it, you can race it! One guy is even making a car out of an anvil. Boys never grow up. Their toys just get bigger and more expensive! Aaron's car should either win, or instantaneously combust. We'll let you know (yes that's a C6 rocket engine!).

My mom and the boys.

I just wanted to post this since my mom's birthday is on the 9th. I have been thinking of her a lot lately. This picture is one of my favorites. My mom had a love for animals. She completely spoiled Sabre and Ryatt. We use to take them on walks around Mckay Dee hospital. Those are some really good memories. Happy birthday mom. Miss you, love you.