New York City!

My mom and I just returned from an amazing trip to NYC.

Central Park

Miles was a big help at the airport...

Miles has a new obsession... Taxis!

One of the main things I wanted to do in NYC was to eat at a raw food restaurant. We went to Pure Food and Wine, a vegan restaurant where nothing is cooked over 118 degrees in order to preserve enzymes and nutrients in the food. Plus there is so much creativity and delicious-ness involved!

Miles loved the cashew "sour cream." I'm pretty sure he thought he was eating yogurt (with cilantro)!

Dessert- Raw Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream and an "Oreo."

Another one of Miles' latest obsessions- Curious George.

I love this statue, and all the art in NYC. There were sculptures everywhere!

I think we kept Miles out a bit too late. He looks delirious (but happy)!

The primary objective of my trip was the chance to attend a live class at my school, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Amy and Michelle- also from Colorado- met me there.

Miles loved the subway choo-choo.

He has started saying "cheese." Now if I could just get him to consistently look at the camera...

A Lively Month

Well, it looks like it has been exactly a month since my last post...

Where have we been?

The big news is that I have started my own business! I am beginning to see clients so if you or any one you know needs support in reaching your health goals (stress reduction, better sleep, weight-loss, reducing cravings, eating for energy, finding quick and tasty foods to feed your family) please contact me! For those who do not live in my area, I can work by phone. I am thrilled to have finally found a profession I am passionate about.

Now onto Miles:

Miles is starting to string words together, like "more yogurt" or "night-night world." He put his rain boots on by himself on Sunday, which led to him following me around saying "boots, on" over and over and over. He was pretty proud. He loves his backyard and books. In fact, he is upstairs reading aloud to himself. So sweet! I guess I just jinxed myself. Now we are watching "tv choo-choo" (Thomas the Train) as I write :)

John's parents came for almost a week. It was great to see them. They live in northern Wisconsin. We don't get to see them enough!

Miles loves to help John work. He put the screws in the holes and John finished the job.

We relaxed on the beach at the Boulder Reservoir after the Title 9 Mother's Day Run. That water was COLD! Miles didn't seem to care.

My parents came for a long weekend. We went to the Farmer's Market and tried out the amazing "harness" my mom created.

We went to the Battle in the Bubble, a bouldering competition, where we ran into Melissa, Joel and Elijah and Jennifer, Audrey and Donell.

The Denver Zoo

This boy is getting harder to catch...

We have been enjoying the bounty from our garden.... a radish! Isn't she pretty? Our mixed greens and kale are almost ready and our peas are going crazy. Our tomatoes and strawberries are flowering and are carrots are coming up. We planted a raspberry bush but they say it will be next year before it produces fruit. Gardening is fun!

Miles...

This picture is proof that we all open our mouth when we feed a baby.

Baby Miles

One of these days he is going to get off the ground...

But for now he is more interested in the crash pad.

Thanks for the shirt, Robbie!

Texas Trip

So before we get into the details of our super fun Texas trip, I have to show you this. Each morning, Miles drags ALL of his dirty clothes out of his closet and puts them in the middle of his room. Yes, every day.

Stella and Miles reading at work...

Dinner on Lake Travis in Austin

It was SO good to see Amy and Leni!

A real, live baby for Sienna to push!

Bluebonnets!

Yes, this is the best one I got...

Miles was having so much fun!

Just like Pops, he gets really excited when he finds a golf ball.

We saw cows, a donkey, and mohair goats (being herded by an amazing border collie!). We were happy not to see a javelina (big scary pig).

Miles curled up and said "Night-night." Those of you who have tried to get Miles to sleep know that was not going to happen.

Miles and Sienna were good buddies.

Sweet Nola

He is signing boat...

Is it me, or do they all look guilty?!

Miles was obsessed with Sienna's pink Princesses stroller....

and with every mud puddle, river, and driveway he could rub his face in.