(day) After: Moose antlers. 
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
From House to Home
We've been doing quite a few house projects as of lately. Lane is putting in french doors to his office (to help keep Danelle), I have been doing lots of sewing (pillows, curtains, seat cushions, etc.) and Danelle has been keeping busy trying to help with our projects.
Before:
Semi- After, it's not done yet, but he is putting some pretty windows up above too.
The seat cushion I made, to go on the bench Lane made. Oh, and don't worry, he also made the bookcase, remember from here. 
I found these magnetic chalkboards at Pottery Barn Kids- cute huh!
The faux roman shades that I made... and the molding/paint job that Lane and I worked on (bad lighting sorry if it's hard to see it).
Before:
Semi- After, it's not done yet, but he is putting some pretty windows up above too.
The seat cushion I made, to go on the bench Lane made. Oh, and don't worry, he also made the bookcase, remember from here. 
I found these magnetic chalkboards at Pottery Barn Kids- cute huh!
The faux roman shades that I made... and the molding/paint job that Lane and I worked on (bad lighting sorry if it's hard to see it).
Mt. Bonnell
Sunday, January 25, 2009
One more from Colorado...
So many things to catch up with on the blog, but for now here's another pic from the trip.
Lane's Dad (who skied 4 days in a row!!!), Lane Jr., me and Max (brother in law) taking the picture.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Colorado Ski Trip-Rocky Mountain High!
Ok NOW, we are done with all of our Holiday Travels...yeah and it's only January 14th! We've had a lot of fun doing so much traveling, but I think I speak for Danelle and Lane when I say we are all glad to be back in our own beds and not living out of a suitcase!
Lane's family decided to do their Christmas up in Colorado and so they rented a house and let us all go Skiing/Snowboarding while the kids were babysat by them! Brilliant right!? And it just so happens I have a snowboard and all the gear...
Danelle loved hanging out with grandparents, all the aunts, uncles and cousins- her and Dietrich got a long really well! This is them hanging out in the "Pirates Cove"
Opening Christmas presents- they were a pretty good team!
Well, she did get a little distracted... this is a pretty common occurrence around here lately...how do I keep her from eating paper all the time!?!
My brother-in law has some ski pictures so I'll have to get them from him, but here's a shot of the gorgeous view... this makes me love snowboarding that much more! We couldn't have asked for better weather!
Lane and I took a hike up to Adam's Falls and it was quite peaceful with the snow falling and the beautiful mountains.
This is on a drive, checking out Lane's old house where he grew up in and all the places he would hunt and fish.
The deer that he missed. ;) kidding
After his family left on Friday we stayed till Monday with my friend Tracie and did some more visits and sightseeing. This is at Garden of the Gods. I love how it will snow, but then clear up and there will be blue skies and warm weather- I love Colorado!
Danelle decked out in her "ASPEN Style" ski outfit.
Thanks Tracie for letting us stay with you! I hope Brooke wasn't too traumatized having Danelle terrorize her all weekend!
*sorry I only had a picture of us first thing in the morning!
Lane's family decided to do their Christmas up in Colorado and so they rented a house and let us all go Skiing/Snowboarding while the kids were babysat by them! Brilliant right!? And it just so happens I have a snowboard and all the gear...
Danelle loved hanging out with grandparents, all the aunts, uncles and cousins- her and Dietrich got a long really well! This is them hanging out in the "Pirates Cove"
Opening Christmas presents- they were a pretty good team!
Well, she did get a little distracted... this is a pretty common occurrence around here lately...how do I keep her from eating paper all the time!?!
My brother-in law has some ski pictures so I'll have to get them from him, but here's a shot of the gorgeous view... this makes me love snowboarding that much more! We couldn't have asked for better weather!
Lane and I took a hike up to Adam's Falls and it was quite peaceful with the snow falling and the beautiful mountains.
This is on a drive, checking out Lane's old house where he grew up in and all the places he would hunt and fish.
The deer that he missed. ;) kidding
After his family left on Friday we stayed till Monday with my friend Tracie and did some more visits and sightseeing. This is at Garden of the Gods. I love how it will snow, but then clear up and there will be blue skies and warm weather- I love Colorado!
Danelle decked out in her "ASPEN Style" ski outfit.
Thanks Tracie for letting us stay with you! I hope Brooke wasn't too traumatized having Danelle terrorize her all weekend!
*sorry I only had a picture of us first thing in the morning!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New Year's Traditions
These are our "new" New Year's Traditions! We started to have crab legs for New Years Eve back in PA with some friends of ours the past couple of years, and decided to keep it going.
On New Years Day we decided to start doing fondue (how can you not when you husband has access to so many wonderful cheeses). We just got one of these babies, and what better way to start off the new year (and good eating) than with melted cheese, and chocolate dipped sweets!
On New Years Day we decided to start doing fondue (how can you not when you husband has access to so many wonderful cheeses). We just got one of these babies, and what better way to start off the new year (and good eating) than with melted cheese, and chocolate dipped sweets!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Christmas 2008
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas- We just got back from spending ours in California! The week went so fast, but it was fun none the less. It was so good to see so much family, and Danelle had a lot of fun with all the attention she got!
This is some of the Metcalf cousins getting together (Congrats Belle & Kent, far right- they're pregnant with twin boys!!!! You so don't look pregnant with twins!)
Our little family on Christmas day. Guess which two just woke up from a nap...
So many Christmas Eve traditions, but of course the most common- opening 1 gift! Thanks Jensa and Ryan! Yours was the lucky one! I knew I could count on yours for a good one! She loves her new toys!
Reading in Luke is also a good tradition! Danelle helped her dad by reading her own version however... hers included a monkey.
I was so excited Danelle got to meet her GREAT Grandma Metcalf for the first time! 
Do you think she's a Denver Bronco's fan like her daddy? I totally thought of Granny when I got this one- Lane's Grandma LOVED the Broncos too. She didn't take the news of their head coach being fired too well.
When you work as hard as she does to rip open gifts Christmas morning, sometimes she has to take off some, ok all her layers.
Mmmm. What would a trip to California be without some good ol' In 'n Out!!! She had her cheeks chalk full of french fries!!! What would happen the next few days was inevitable I suppose...
This is some of the Metcalf cousins getting together (Congrats Belle & Kent, far right- they're pregnant with twin boys!!!! You so don't look pregnant with twins!)
Our little family on Christmas day. Guess which two just woke up from a nap...
So many Christmas Eve traditions, but of course the most common- opening 1 gift! Thanks Jensa and Ryan! Yours was the lucky one! I knew I could count on yours for a good one! She loves her new toys!
Reading in Luke is also a good tradition! Danelle helped her dad by reading her own version however... hers included a monkey.
I was so excited Danelle got to meet her GREAT Grandma Metcalf for the first time! 
Do you think she's a Denver Bronco's fan like her daddy? I totally thought of Granny when I got this one- Lane's Grandma LOVED the Broncos too. She didn't take the news of their head coach being fired too well.
When you work as hard as she does to rip open gifts Christmas morning, sometimes she has to take off some, ok all her layers.
Mmmm. What would a trip to California be without some good ol' In 'n Out!!! She had her cheeks chalk full of french fries!!! What would happen the next few days was inevitable I suppose...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
She's One!
A year of Danelle! The top left picture is 1 month, on down to 12 months!!! (click on the photo to enlarge it) She never was a "sleepy newborn" :) Do you like how she's so alert in all her photos! What a wonderful joy in our lives! We love you so much Little D!Here are some of the things we did for her 1st Birthday on Friday. Chuck E Cheese was a hit. This was her reaction the first few minutes... total awe.....
She's her daddy's girl. Cowgirl at heart...
Beep Beep! She knew how to use the steering wheel and everything. Do you think it's to soon for her own power Barbie Jeep? ;) Maybe Ava can get one first...
Stuffed her face with pizza.
Opening presents... she loved kicking the balloons around the room.
She's sweet and cute and so much fun! Our little cupcake is turning one!!! Hence the cupcake cake. We even taught her to hold up the #1 with her finger!
"Testing" the cake first.
Starting to gain momentum.
Loved the cake, but was for sure tired and ready for bed!
Here's to another great year!!!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
'Tis the Season!
We have been B-U-S-Y! But what would the holidays be without a little hustle and bustle! Here are a few of the things we've been up to.
The big thing to do out here is check out Austin's Trail of Lights
I pretended that it was cold and bundled up. It was actually 68 degrees... at 7 pm ;)
We were at the neighbors making Christmas cookies, and Danelle just ADORES their dogs! Well, just animals in general.
Gingerbread house...check (Danelle helped eat the gingerman)
Our church Christmas party was a lot of fun. They used an old barn and had a delicious dinner!
You'll be happy to know we have raised a very confident child.
She LOVES Santa! She just stood and watched all the children go up and sit on his lap.
She didn't cry. She just looked at him, like "Uh, ya. So what's so cool about you that all these kids are waiting in line to meet you?"
She loves to walk... everywhere. At the mall she would walk up to every window and stick her face on it. Cute outfit or what!?
Her new favorite thing is to ride on dad's shoulders, and back ("horsie rides"- total cowgirl in training)
As requested, this is a picture of the table runner I "quilted" and I have a matching blanket/throw also.
Lastly, we went down to San Antonio for 2 days and got to see the Alamo.
She was so excited to get up close to the horse. (I love her expression :)
"Remember the Alamo!" It's a lot smaller than you'd imagine-do you see it there in the background... Clearly Danelle was more impressed with the nearby giant Christmas tree.
The big thing to do out here is check out Austin's Trail of Lights
I pretended that it was cold and bundled up. It was actually 68 degrees... at 7 pm ;)
We were at the neighbors making Christmas cookies, and Danelle just ADORES their dogs! Well, just animals in general.
Gingerbread house...check (Danelle helped eat the gingerman)
Our church Christmas party was a lot of fun. They used an old barn and had a delicious dinner!
You'll be happy to know we have raised a very confident child.She LOVES Santa! She just stood and watched all the children go up and sit on his lap.
She didn't cry. She just looked at him, like "Uh, ya. So what's so cool about you that all these kids are waiting in line to meet you?"
She loves to walk... everywhere. At the mall she would walk up to every window and stick her face on it. Cute outfit or what!?
Her new favorite thing is to ride on dad's shoulders, and back ("horsie rides"- total cowgirl in training)
As requested, this is a picture of the table runner I "quilted" and I have a matching blanket/throw also.
Lastly, we went down to San Antonio for 2 days and got to see the Alamo.
She was so excited to get up close to the horse. (I love her expression :)
"Remember the Alamo!" It's a lot smaller than you'd imagine-do you see it there in the background... Clearly Danelle was more impressed with the nearby giant Christmas tree.
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