Documenting Life: Tackling a Challenge (Week 21)

Last week we were in Colorado and Molly did tackle a challenge...SKIING! We were walking around the base at Beaver Creek and she saw some little skis at a ski shop. She immediately tried to stand on one.






So we went into the store to see if they had boots that would fit her. The guy was so helpful, but kept warning me that she would not be ready to go skiing down the mountain on her own. Really?!? I was going to take her to the top with me. Lol.









We had to rent them! We were able to get the skis off her but she wanted to keep the boots on. Now for those of you that have skied before, you know how hideously uncomfortable those boots are. Plus hers were a couple sizes too big, but she was too excited to take them off.

Molly was a little more apprehensive to ski once we were in the snow on the ski run. We finally got the skis on her and slid her around for a little bit. It was fun!















Joel and I love to ski and really want her to enjoy it too. Next year she'll be old enough for ski school! That gets us excited!

Love, Jen

The Coolest Grandpa EVER!

I know everyone thinks they have the best grandparents ever, but I really do have them! All of us feel so lucky to have been born into their family. They are just down right fun. My grandma was only 37 when I was born and my grandpa was 40 so they've been young and full of energy my whole life!

A year or so ago, my grandpa decided he was going to get his license to fly a power chute. It wasn't a surprise to us- he's owned almost every type of motorized contraption available. Growing up we always had dirt bikes, go carts, motorized bicycles, etc. He also went sky diving with my uncle and 2 cousins recently. He's just wild and has no fear.

Christmas afternoon, all the big kids took turns going up with Grandpa. It was cold but so fun! Here are some pics and a video Joel took with his phone.

Joel and Grandpa getting ready



There they go!


They almost hit a tree...oops!


Coming down for a drive by


That's me!


Made it back safely :)


and the video...

Have a good day!

Love, Jen

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Documenting Life: Favorite Toy (Week 20)

Molly's favorite toy...that's hard to narrow down to just one. Right now I'd have to say it's her Minnie Mouse. We take her every where with us, even on our recent trip to Colorado. Minnie sits at the table when we eat, sits in the seat belt in the car, and goes to bed with Molly every night. Here's a few pics of the two at Papa's Park.









I'm ok with her being obsessed with Minnie as long as I'm her BFF!!

Love, Jen

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Documenting Life: Ringing in the New Year (Week 19)

My mom decided she was going to start a tradition of getting the grandkids for NYE and have a slumber party. So Drake and Molly spent the night and they had a fun time. As for Joel and I on our free night, we went to dinner and then headed home. I was asleep by 10:00 - I know we're pretty wild! :) I think Molly stayed up later than I did, but I sure enjoyed my good night's sleep! On New Year's Day, we all went to mom's to pick up our kiddos and had a good lunch together. Here's a pic of the party people...

Hope you guys have a great 2012! We have a lot of fun stuff planned this year and I'm really looking forward to it!

Love, Jen

Part of Jenny Collier Photography- Documenting Life Challenge

Documenting Life: Christmas and Presents! (Week 18-Part 2)

First of all, Go Pokes! Glad they pulled it off.

Ok, now to continue on with The Documenting Life Challenge of Christmas and Presents! So I left off at Christmas Eve... We went to Joel's mom's that night to open presents. I think Molly opened everyone's presents there. She was excited! Of course, Joel's brother and sis-in-law got her a drum set! Since their son is 15, I'm assuming they feel like they're safe on the payback of loud music-maker toys. Dang it. But Molly really liked! Along with other things, they also got her Mickey Mouse, which now goes everywhere with us. Grandma and Papa got her some adorable clothes, table and chairs, dishes, house shoes, and some other toys. It was a fun night!

Her new drum set

New coat and dishes!

CHRISTMAS MORNING = SANTA CAME!!!
This was the funnest Christmas morning ever! Molly loved her Barbie Jeep that Santa brought her. He did good! She liked all the other toys, but couldn't quit playing with her Jeep long enough to really check out her other new toys.

Barbie Jeep!

See ya!

Taking pictures on her new Dora camera

Playing with her horse and truck/trailer

Joel doing what Daddy's are supposed to do Christmas morning :)

After breakfast, we headed to Coffeyville to my Grandma and Grandpa Bunny's. This was another great family Christmas that hasn't happened in a few years. I loved spending time with my whole family! My grandparents are some very special people that everyone loves. My grandpa recently got his license to fly a powerchute so he took almost everyone up for a ride. It was freezing, but so much fun!!! (That's a whole other blog with pics and video) He's pretty awesome! Here are more Christmas pics tho!

A new kitchen!

Jumping up and down in excitement!

She loves this cash register. She calls this game "9 Dollars" and we play it constantly. (thanks Aunt Carrie)

New hat and purse

My princess!

Drake is such a good cousin playing tea party :)

We are so very blessed to have awesome friends and family. As I'm writing this blog and remembering our Christmas, I am so thankful for the precious moments we made with our loved ones. Most of all, I'm thankful for Baby Jesus (as Molly says when playing with our nativity set) and what He did for us. I'm grateful for my church and the special services we had to help us really worship Jesus and focus on the real reason for the season.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a Happy 2012!!!

Love, Jen

Documenting Life: Christmas and Presents! (Week 18-Part 1)

It's January 2nd! Can you believe it? It feels like we just had Thanksgiving! I guess that's the holiday season for you...one big blur. At least I have some precious pictures of my family to remember this Christmas. We had a wonderful time being with friends and family over the past couple of weeks. Molly LOVED opening presents this year and really loved Santa coming to her house! She made Christmas so much fun for us!

We first started the festivities with our annual "cookie making party" with Shannon and Madison at my mom's house. For those of you that don't know, Shannon is my long time BFF from 7th grade so we've been doing this for awhile! It's fun that we both have daughters now so our girls join the tradition. Shan and I made a few cookies and talked a lot, while our girls made gingerbread houses with my mom. I think they were a little more productive, but we got a lot of catching up done so it was a great day. Here are some pics...
My Molly

Sweet Madison

The Goodies

THE MASTERPIECES! :)

On the 21st, my birthday, we went to Bass Pro Shop to get our pics with Santa. Molly was not scared of him at all, however she wasn't overly excited either. When I asked her what Santa said to her, she said, "Ho, Ho, Ho!" I asked for it I guess....lol.

On the 22nd, we celebrated with the Scott side of Joel's family. It was the first time in a long that time, that the whole family was able to make it. I think everyone really enjoyed visiting with family.
Joel with his brothers and cousins

The Grandkids

I just really like this one (partly cause I feel like doing that sometimes)

Cousin Maci with Molly= lil divas!

We were celebrating Nan's birthday too!

Joel with our nephew Chancy

Molly Jane with Michael Jon (or the MJ's)

The 23rd we watched Christmas Vacation and wrapped presents. Love. That. Movie. It doesn't feel like Christmas until we've watched it for the year.

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Ok, well that's all for this blog. I'll try to finish Part 2 tomorrow night, but I'm getting tired and OSU is tied at half time in the Fiesta Bowl so I want to start paying attention to the game! Go POKES!

Talk to you tomorrow night, hopefully.

Love, Jen