Colorado 2012

 We went for our annual trip to Beaver Creek, CO  and we had so much fun! I will say that traveling to and from Colorado made my blood pressure go through the roof, but it was so worth it to be able to go see the gorgeous mountains! Why do people look at you when your kid is crying on the airplane? I mean, I can hear it too and I am doing my best to make the crying stop! Turn AROUND! Yeesh:)

We went with Ash's family, and Papa and Nana were kind enough to stay in while we went out snowboarding! Super nice! The 4 grandchildren had so much fun being together and playing with all the toys!

So before we took off on our first flight, I put Charlie down in one of the seats  while I watched William walk around. I turned back to check on him, and he was gone! He had gotten down and just started walking in the airport! I was crying, yelling for Ashley, and trying to find my phone all at the same time. Here is a little video of him walking. I am the proudest mom in the whole world!

We took the kids to a snow park that they had right outside our condo. It was full of mazes, slides, and tubes! I thought William would be having a blast, but he cried most of the time.  Bless his heart! 

Emerson and William

sweet Hali,,,,the lone girl! We had so much fun with her!

Leftovers....

These are a few pictures that got lost over the craziness of the holidays,,, these first few came from Paul Wharton. Ashley was not a fan of the boys outfits-he said they looked to girly. I promptly told him to get over it. :) They looked precious I thought!

Charlie got an EEG to see if he was having seizures. The test came back normal praise God! Just an update on his progress--he is getting more confidence in his walking everyday. He sees little brother walking everywhere and wants to join in. He uses his walker, but mainly at church. As a stall technique so he doesn't have to go to bed, he will walk all over the place just to distract me. I give in every night just because I can't help but be moved to tears as I see him walk across the room. He still is not eating, or speaking well, but we are working on it. The wonderful therapists at High Hopes are working so hard with my little buddy, and I so appreciate everything they have done!

Notice in this picture his posse of animals--I had to make sure he fell asleep during the test, so I brought with me an arsenal of sound machines, favorite blankets, and every animal he loves.

This was his hug with Grana after the test came back negative!

Our first movie with Charlie!

He was hiding from the scary,,,penguin? Who knows.

And now my prince William--he got his first haircut not too long ago. It went about as good as can be expected! Thank you to Nikki Wharton for being so patient and fast!:) Also Ashley will have the luxury of all boys haircuts from now on. Thank you very much.

All smiles afterwards!

1st photo with Santa---you can clearly see how this went.

Charlie doing his "surprise" face.

Thank you to Stacey Sarver for making these precious outfits!

Navigating the IPad with Papa. Its ridiculous and embarrassing how good Charlie is with this thing. I am still trying to locate the volume button.

Will's first apple---this also provided about 20 minutes of him sitting in one place. Note to self---keep fridge stocked with apples.

Again thanks to Paul Wharton for taking some family photos, and for being so patient!

Here is Palmer (9), Lainey Hope (4), Bennett (4), Charlie (2.5), Jackson (14 months) and Will (14 months)

Speck family photo---awwww.