The Three Bahrs

Hats and Disney on Ice

2011-12-13T07:04:00.000-08:00

Went to Ross...tried on some hats! Good times!

Now that Clive is getting older we decided that we should do some more fun things with him that he would like to do! What better than, Disney's Toy Story 3 on Ice? He was mesmerized! Loved every minute of it.

"The Claaaaaaaw"

No BUZZ

so excited!

with daddy

the whole gang!

Thanksgiving and Santa!!

2011-12-11T11:14:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving this year was extra special because Kaycee's little brother Clayton and his two kids flew out from California to visit! His wife couldnt get the time off of work to come too =( which was sad! We havent seen him for a while so it was great to see him and his kids again. They are getting so big! And we're glad Clive got to play with Noah (Clayton's son). Also, Granny Leah and Grandpa Harold came down with Kaycee's Mom Kathryn, so they got to see and visit with grand and great grand children!

Maddy, Granny, Sophia, Duncan, Clive, Noah, Will

Clive and Will

We went to our Ward Christmas Party on the 3rd. and Clive was so excited to see Santa Claus! He wore his Santa hat and couldnt wait to ask Santa for Mario Cart Legos! Then Santa gave him a candy cane. We dont think Clive quite understood how the whole asking Santa for what you want worked, because he was upset that Santa didnt give him the toy right then and there. So we had to expain to him that you ask Santa now and then He will bring what you want on Christmas Eve night. So we think after tell him that a few times he understood.

Cutest Kid!!

Halloween '11

2011-12-08T13:45:00.000-08:00

For Halloween this year Clive was Lightning McQueen!!!

it was kind of a last minute put-together costume and a last minute decision to go to the ward trunk-o-treat. It was cold! luckily it didn't last very long, but I think Clive had fun!

before the candy-feast

with best-friend, Van

showin off the wheels

He used this McQueen basket that he got for Easter this year to collect all the candy.

CALIFORNIA!!!!

2011-06-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

Took a little 6 day trip to California to visit some of Kaycee's family (Dad, 2sisters, and 1brother) that live there, and her other sister and husband that were there visiting too! (they live in North Pole, Alaska) It was such a blast! We had a lot of fun and no one got fried like a lobster...so all in all that makes for a great vacation! hehe....First we went to the Downtown Disney movie theater to see Kung fu Panda 2 which was super funny... then off to Palm Springs for a few days with Jana's family and Oma Katie. This place was pretty cool. Apparently it used to be the swinging place to be back in Frank Sinatra's day. Wicked water slide! Then back to Long Beach to actually go to the beach, we went to Seal beach. The water was super cold and it was windy...so not the best experience for a little boy who's never been there before. We think he liked it though. Then just hanging out with family, bbqing, back to the beach, eating too much, etc... Sunday we drove up to Camarillo where Kaycee's dad and brother Clayton live, for her brother's baby's blessing, had a family dinner afterwards, then hung out at Clayton's for a while. it was good to see them again. Then monday went to the movies again to see Thor...that was wicked awesome! So anyway.. here are some pictures, enjoy!

Clive the Biker

2011-05-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

We decided that it was time for Clive to have a bike, so we got him this one! Its a learn 2 ride, wee ride bike with no pedals, but a functional brake. Its supposed to help with balancing better and the transition to a real bike when he is older is easier...no training wheels....because he will already know how to balance himself. This will take a while Im sure but he is only 2 so...we have some time! Also....to get an idea of how huge Clive's head is...the helmet he is wearing is for a 5+ child....and it fits perfectly...haha Clive we love your ginormous head! (you can thank both of your parents for that one)

Easter!

2011-04-25T17:32:00.001-07:00

Easter Morning! I believe this was Clive's first official Easter egg hunt and Easter gifts.

And He loved it!...He even helped dye the eggs and decorate them. Uncle Kyle, Aunt Jess and Jess' brothers, Paxton and Tom, joined in on the fun of dying the eggs too.

Clive was so excited, even though he didnt really understand what it was all for. He got a Thomas the train Shake shake bridge track with a motorized Thomas engine, and a lightning mcqueen shake and go car (like his ramone car). From Nana Judy and Papo Mark he got a mcqueen easter basket, chocolate bunnys, kitkats, an elmo t-shirt, and Bubbles! Thanks for the gifts Nana and Papo! Love you!

Dancing Machine!

2011-03-10T20:14:00.000-08:00

Clive loves to shake his booty... and he can really get down!

Clive is Two!

2011-02-27T21:15:00.000-08:00

Clive's 2nd Birthday party was Cars themed. and it was a hit! Clive loves Cars everything and that is what he got pretty much. Lots of Cars toys and clothing and Mater's tall tales DVD, which he has watched non-stop on the new dvd player he got from nana and papo Bahr. (Thanks btw! it is wonderful)

It is crazy how fast two years can go by but...they have been the best two years of our lives....so far! Clive is such a character and such a blessing. Always keeps me on my toes and surprises us with the things he comes up with to say or do. =) we love him so much!

Avalanche!!!! Date night...

2011-02-24T18:32:00.000-08:00

I got Kelly Avalanche tickets for a Valentine's Day gift... I figured he hadnt been to a game in ages and I'd never been to one ever! SO it worked out for the both of us. Groupon is the BEST!!!
The Avs might not be as good as they used to be and lost horribly, but it was still fun just being there to watch it live!

I guess I was tired...haha

the usual Kelly face!

The gumbotron screens

The Avalanche warming up....
Yes are seats were really that close to the ice... it was cold!

The Edmonton Oilers warming up....
Their goalie was gi-normous! 6'6" and huge!
Poor avs just couldnt get the puck past him!

Winter, Christmas and a Hair Cut

2011-01-20T09:51:00.000-08:00

Ok so some of these pictures are not in the right order but you get the jist.

Clive and his cousin Xander

Helping Xander walk

Just playin and having a good ol' time.

Opening presents!

Kelly and Xander

Clive saying "Oooo, Cars!"

at the Ward Christmas Party

Clive didnt like Santa....at all!!

just some pics before christmas

"Cheeeeeesssse"

All bundled up with Uncle Kyle

Clive Loves Pudding!

The Hair Cut! its short!

In his "monkey coat" as he likes to call it.

Showing off his acrobatics!

Clive will be watching TV and put his feet up on

the coffee table and then yell "Hep Me!! Guck, guck"

(which means.....help me, stuck, stuck.)

Just chillin with Daddy and some tostitos!

Cutest baby boy in the world!

The Trail of Lights

2010-12-17T21:18:00.001-08:00

Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield -- over 1millon lights
(sorry for the blurriness)but it was beautiful!!
And freezing!

Our booties!

Kyle and Jess and Clive in front of the tractors
Clive said "Ooooo" a lot

So these glasses had a holographic image on them,

when you looked at the lights you would see bells and

the word...jingle on every light. it was...kinda...cool

In the "warming hut" which we were most thankful for

climbing into the tree house

The "Coolest" tree there!

The "coolest" person there? haha

These trees were pretty awesome too!

Skateboarding!!! more or less

2010-10-29T10:43:00.000-07:00

Went to the park yesterday just to get out of the house and because it was a warmer day. Kelly got his skateboard out and of course Clive wanted to ride on it. He is such a smart kid...he didnt fall off, not even once. Kelly and I pushed him back and forth while he just sat there on the board with his legs up. It was adorable! Uncle Kyle would have been proud!

His newest face for pictures...

Concentrating hard! (just how his daddy does it...tongue out)

The Pumpkin Patch and Carving

2010-10-29T10:03:00.001-07:00

Our first Picking of pumpkins from a pumpkin patch! It was just down the street from our house at a church. (note the crosses) Clive had a blast wandering around all the pumpkins and touching them all! He even helped pick out the big pumpkin we got. He was given a little tiny one by the lady working there, which he loves!
There were some funky/ugly looking pumpkins there too....ie the one by kellys foot.

ITS CARVING TIME!!! Clive really enjoyed this part too! His facial expressions were priceless... and he really got in there to help pull out all the insides! At first he was all "Eeeewww" but shortly after he was all over it! Enjoy the video!

The results! Our Vampire and traditional pumpkins!

The Angry Gnome

2010-10-29T09:38:00.001-07:00

Clive's Halloween costume was kind of a last minute decision/ impulsive buy. He didnt really appreciate it at all, though, he looks so cute as a little Garden Gnome! Guess he didnt understand the whole dressing up thing!
He was ok with putting the jumper on....

The little pointed slippers...

The tag was buggin him...so I ripped it off

Then came putting on the hat...I think it was too small for his big head...so that would make anyone upset

Now the beard....that was where he lost it! (but isnt he just the cutest!?!)

Ripped it off in 1/2 a second

Tried to put it back on....

But he wasnt gonna do it....(wouldnt be prudent)

Poor little guy..... we are horrible parents!

The Hair Cut

2010-10-29T08:57:00.000-07:00

Clive needed a hair cut again, second one in his little life. The curly mullet look was just not going for him very well, so it was time! He does pretty good with the clippers, no freak outs or whining, just sits there in your lap. This time Kelly did the cutting while I held Clive standing up. I think Clive has hair like mine where is grows in the back like a weed but not so fast in the front.

The remnants of the curls!

So Clive's hair cut turned out pretty good. Kept it a little longer on top and short everywhere else, until......

The poor kid turns around and you see the back of his head!

After kelly was done cutting, I thought that the bottom of clive's hair line needed to be trimmed more, so we put on a #1 guard on the clippers because we didnt want to use just the straight metal clipper on his hair but we couldnt really get to the bottom on his hair hair line and.....whoops! Poor kiddo...we need to fix this but not sure how. =*(

Clive, and the balloon, and a grilled cheese sandwich

2010-07-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

Our trip was rounded out by eating dinner at Red Robin...Yummm! haha we got Clive a balloon to play with while we waited for our food, and he loved it!

Trying to figure out how it works.

Wanting Uncle Kyle to do it

sooooo.....excited about it!

OOOOO dinner time!

Howling at the....balloon? haha.. he kept looking up at the ceiling and the balloon and making this howling face. it was too funny

get that sandwich in there!

Picking up and throwing back down in the the basket.

RRRRROOOAAAARR! I'm an animal!

Uncle Kyle and Soon to be Aunt Jess.... they got sunburned...ouch!

24th of July...Festivities!

2010-07-28T09:19:00.000-07:00

As I stated in the previous entry, this is the 24th of July celebration...aka...mormon Christmas... ie..Mormon Pioneer Days. Its two days long and full of lots to do. First is the parade in the morning, then going to the carnival and getting a hamburger from the infamous hamburger stand that the Church is in charge of. Then, listening to the music from a live band, watching people dance....finding people you haven't seen for a long time and catching up. Then there is the rodeo, the demolition derby and the motorcycle races. And all the carnival food you can think of to eat. (mmmm... funnel cakes) Plus, some carnival rides to make you throw up everything you just ate! FUN!!! hehe

At the Parade

I need some juice!

Just waiting for the action

FRISBEES!!!

Playing with Uncle Brennan

Throwing the frisbee on the ground

AHHHH....the carnival! Kelly just chatting it up with an old buddy.

Family Pic time

Grandma pic time

Hanging out with Uncle Kyle

And Jess! (Kyle's Fiance)

Hey...Mark Bahr! teach me your moves!

Drumming to the music

YAY... the fun slide!

Sliding down with daddy

Oh no! the slide is all wet....

Kelly has a wet butt!

I wanna do it again!

Dance, Clive, dance!

Dancing machine

Look at those moves!

Gangsta bounce

Clive's Posse. Word.

Trip to Nanna and Papi's!

2010-07-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

We took a trip down to the Bahr Farm to visit Nanna J and Papi Sparkle! Also for the 24th of July celebration....aka... Mormon Christmas...ie...Mormon Pioneer Day. It was so good to see everyone again and send time with Kelly's family.

Auntie Shawnee

Cousin Zander(Shawnee's new baby)

Zander....so precious!

Dancing with Nanna J

Climbing on a sleeping daddy

Eating a cookie!! YAY!

Yay...for beautiful sunsets!

Ooooh Clive... What will you do next?

2010-07-22T11:47:00.000-07:00

Clive and Will (his cousin, Andy's son)
My brother, Andy, has been watching Clive every so often so that we can go out to the movies or to the temple...etc... And this was one night they took the kids for a run in the park by their house and they caught this perfect picture of Clive leaning his head on Will's shoulder. Guess he was kinda tired that night.... hehe

Clive's little brain working hard!

Clive being Clive!

PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!

2010-07-13T13:54:00.000-07:00

Just some updated pics of Clive for all the longing grandmas out there! hehe

Just hanging out around the house!

Eating chocolate teddy grahams!

We got this floaty device for Clive to go swimming in but he didn't like it at all...or maybe it was the pool water that he didn't like. But he will sit in it when the thing is on cement.

And he likes to rock side to side....

And play with the noodles...

And standing in the tube!

Just crawled up the steps

Whats in there?

Ha HA Ha...I'm gonna close the door

just chillaxin!

Love these noodles!

Look at it go!

Just hangin with my daddy

Two of a kind!

He found a new way to get on the stairs

hehe sneaky sneaky

In his USA jumper to support the U.S. Soccer team

He taught himself how to do the "shake your booty" dance...it is soooo funny! (must've gotten it from his mother) haha

Tantrum...anyone?

2010-07-06T20:48:00.000-07:00

Clive and I went to the grocery store this afternoon to get a few things that we needed, one being bananas! He loves bananas! So he wanted to hold one and I let him so that we wouldn't be the center of every ones attention with his squealing. Then he proceeded to chew on the stem on the banana and take nice chunks out of it. I tried to take it away from him but that was a big mistake.... he squealed his head off... and got his way. (the stinker) So as we are checking out I'm trying to tell him that we have to but the banana back into the bag so we can pay for them. Again.. big mistake...more screaming and crying! We finally got the bananas back to him and all of the sudden he was just fine! AAAAHHHHH.... We get in the car and I didn't want him to continue eating the peel of the banana so I took it from him and gave him a ball to play with.. but he didn't want anything to do with it! JUST GIVE ME THE BANANA!!! And to soothe my head ache I gave in. As we are driving back home I turn to look at him and he has bitten off the bottom stem of the banana and is trying to suck out the inside. So once again I take it from him and all heck breaks loose! Trying to drive with a baby screaming bloody murder in the back (choking on his own snot and saliva) doesn't exactly help the head ache you already had from the earlier screaming of same child.

So we get home I put Clive in his chair and open the banana for him to eat but again... that's not what he wanted me to do...and to top it off...I'm trying to bring in the groceries and all the kids outside playing are crowding around our back gate wondering what it wrong with my screaming baby?? I tell them that he is just throwing a tantrum about a banana. And the girl says, "Man he is loud!" (they are still standing there staring at Clive as I'm closing the gate) So anyway.. there was nothing I could do to get him to calm down...Couldn't even look at him!!! So I let him sit there and figure it out. After about 10mins. he finally calmed down, ate the stinkin banana, and I could feed him some dinner. YEESH!!! What an afternoon!
(mind you.. he is teething some more, so I'm sure that didn't help anything)

Booboos and Bruises!

2010-05-26T20:22:00.000-07:00

So Clive took a little tumble on the back cement steps and got this big circle bruise/scratch on his forehead and little scrapes on his nose. Poor little guy! =(

Look at my big belly!!

He loves to play on the stairs

Whats going on over there?

Peek-a-boo!

what a goofy goober!!! hehe but sooooo cute!

Clive's First Haircut... Rico Suave!

2010-05-26T16:33:00.000-07:00

We finally decided that Clive needed a hair cut and now he looks pretty studly!

"Great Scandinavian Ears"

Looking pretty sharp in his church clothes...so grown up!

Clive loves to see whats in the refrigerator whenever we open it.

Gotta love that "lady killer" smile!

Box Canyon Falls!!

2010-05-20T20:52:00.000-07:00

It was loud!!

Trip to Ouray, CO

2010-05-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

Our 3rd Anniversary has come and gone! But this is what we did for it... All I have to say is ... "Beautiful...Gorgeous...wish you were here!" -Meg Ryan, "French Kiss"

He can do it 2!

2010-04-26T14:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a better video of Clive walking...he is getting so brave to just let go of whatever he is holding onto and walk to wherever he wants to go! He is just too precious!

Whatchoo talkin 'bout...Cliveis?

2010-04-16T12:52:00.000-07:00

Oh our little Cliverson... how he loves to babble and open the cupboard doors!

He Can Do It!!!

2010-04-16T12:20:00.000-07:00

The Clivester has something to show you...

This video is from a while ago, but I figured that it would want to be seen by certain grandparents!! hehe.. We'll try to get an updated video soon.

Mischief....

2010-03-16T23:42:00.000-07:00

Clive has figured out how to open the kitchen drawers and this is what happened.

better late then never I guess..

2010-03-14T15:30:00.001-07:00

So...Clive had his 1st birthday on the 26th of February....We celebrated on the 20th though because Grandma and Grandpa Bahr were in town then. Clive had a great time eating his cake that Kaycee made and yes..she forgot the "r" in birthday on it and then tried to fit it in so..it looks all messed up but anyway.... Clive still enjoyed it..and everyone enjoyed watching him eat it. He was soo funny! He didnt really know what to do at first and would poke the cake to get some frosting and then taste it...so we had to help him dig his hand in and get a big piece. Then he loved opening his presents and playing with the toys that he got from Gma and Gpa!

This is the Walking car that clive was so stoked about playing with when he got it. Now he's a pro at pushing it all around the house.

Clive is such a little character.... he is always making funny faces and doing silly things!

Clive's 1st Birthday!

2010-03-14T15:20:00.000-07:00

....and it has begun!

2010-01-18T22:13:00.000-08:00

So... the long awaited time of the crawl has been going on for a while now for Clive, and as excited as we are about that, I guess we didnt realize whatelse goes along with it.

Mischievous little hands!

Pulling ones self up to the table

Knowing that all the stuff on the table is not for him to play with, yet still pulling it off the table! And giving a cute/innocent smile the whole time...... (sigh) just cant get mad at something so sweet, can you?

Christmas on the Farm!

2010-01-15T16:27:00.001-08:00

We decided that we would drive down to Kellys parents farm in La Jara, CO for Christmas, but Kelly had to work till 6pm on Christmas Eve. So we left that night right after he got off of work. It was about 10pm when we got there and we had just missed the Family Party but everyone stayed around til we showed up so they could see us and Clive of course! After that, we all stayed up way past bed time, especially Clive! Slept for only a few hours then got up for CHRISTMAS!!! It was good times indeed!!

Christmas Eve night...opening a present!

Clive makes such a pretty gift!

Christmas morning mayhem!

We all decided to go outside and have some fun on the ice of the resevior.

Christmas Dinner for Clive! Giving us his scrunchy face

Day after Christmas event: Sledding! Clive with his Grandma Judy

Clive and Kaycee going down the "bunny" slope

We think he enjoyed it!

He's such a big boy!

CHRISTMAS SHIN-DIGG!!!

2009-12-24T11:27:00.000-08:00

Christmas Party of sorts...we all got together at my aunt Patty's house up in Frederick,CO. It was just wonderful and we ate and ate and ate til our hearts and stomaches content...really it was til we almost exploded!!! but it was fun! haha.. There are lots of pics so I put them in a slide show for ya... ENJOY..and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

THANKSGIVING!!!

2009-12-04T20:27:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving was GREAT!!! We went to my Granny Leah and Grandpa Harolds house and ate lots of wonderful food. It was good to see some of my family that still live in Colorado and even one that surprised us came from utah. All in all, we had a super time with everyone!!

Family pic in grannys backyard

Candid shot from Cousin Bobbi

Kellys infamous finger mustache

Grandpa sure loves those rolls

Kelly wasnt quite full yet, I guess

Playing with Katalina...two of the great grandkids!

Man... we are just too cute!

Relaxing with Granny Leah!

oh Kelly...you are soooo silly!

what a charmer!

Just chillin....watchin the tube!

Hey...look at me!!!

get in the picture!

Granny loves the "greats"

The Giggling Clive!!

2009-11-19T18:10:00.000-08:00

Clive decided that something was worth laughing at! And he wasnt even being tickled!

Kelly was telling/showing me how this lady on "Wheel of Fortune" was acting when the other player solved all the puzzles. He or she rather, was throwing up her hands and making funny/disgusted faces...so everytime Kelly did that Clive thought it was HILARIOUS!!! haha

Nothing is more exciting than...Eating!?!

2009-11-04T08:50:00.000-08:00

Clive gets so excited about eating...he screams!

Halloween Lions!

2009-11-01T18:28:00.001-08:00

It was a cold, clear night with a full moon shining so bright.

It was the perfect setting for the King Lion to come out to play

Looking cute as a button, with blue eyes that say,

"Dont be afraid of me...I'm too sweet!"

With the name, The Wild One, he cant be beat!

He looks so innocent, not fearful at all......

But dont get too close...or he'll sound his ROOOOOOAARR!!!

And say, "I will eat you all!"

And the Snow Fell

2009-10-30T14:04:00.000-07:00

For the past two days we have been snowed in. It snowed non-stop starting late Tuesday night and didnt stop til Thursday afternoon. I guess we weren't too bored out of our minds being couped up because we got cable installed on Wednesday morning, poor cable guy was out in the cold most of the time too, but thats what kept us occupied most of both days. haha... We got about 18" total or so but today the sun came out and its all melting, so its gonna be a slushy, sloshy mess getting around.

Clive and Me outside for the first time.

Clive didnt like being in the snow very much especially since I took his binky.

Kelly and his car, Beverly, burried in the snow

Poor Beverly! Two days of snow coverage

The mound on top of our back gate

A poor tree didnt make it through the storm

He's got some Chompers!

2009-10-26T14:55:00.000-07:00

Clive has started getting his first teeth! he has one in already and another coming in right next to it. And man does he have a bite on him.... ouchies!!! Here is a video of him showing his pearly whites.. all two of them.

Showing off his teeth!

Ahhhh... hes gonna eat the camera!!

About to say Momma!

All Bundled up..ready to go outside in the cold! This is one of Kellys old beanie hats when he was a little baby!

SOOOOO happy after just taking a bath....Like the new do?

Aww... He loves his Auntie Shawnee! And did I mention that she loves him? A lot!

Clive: Birth to 6 Months

2009-10-01T12:01:00.001-07:00

CUTENESS!

2009-09-29T13:13:00.000-07:00

Clive just loves his bouncer...but sometimes it wares him out!

Clive's Friends!

2009-09-24T10:45:00.001-07:00

Clive loves his Uncle Kyle... They are best buds!

Clive's new friend Heather (my walkin buddy)

And Heather's Dog.... Kita!

Clive's Cousin.....Duncan (andy's son)

Duncan loves Clive too! The othe day we went over to their house to visit(and get the bouncer) and Duncan would not leave Clive alone...he just wanted to hold him and play and show off! And Clive loved every minute of it....watching Duncan and MaddySo run around and be silly... he just thought that was the funnest thing ever and his sqwealing was the evidence!

Baby Blues Sleepin

2009-09-24T10:21:00.001-07:00

Since the weather has been alot colder these past couple of weeks, we've had to put a hat on Clive's head when going outside. He doesnt like it much, but looks oh so cute! It seems he has been falling asleep in his car seat more often as well.. for some reason.

Brightest blue eyes...I've ever seen!

It kind of looks like Clive might be crawling but I assure you he is not, very strong though. He can keep himself up on his hands fairly well now and rotates on his tummy if he needs to reach something he wants.

Our Little Sleeper! haha.... We got this bouncer for Clive from my brother Andy, and Clive loves it!! He got the hang of it right away and is a very aggressive bouncer. He just smiles and laughs and sqweals the whole time he is in there. But appearently, it also wares him out! He fell asleep in it the other day but I didnt think to take a picture before I took him out and put him in his bed, but low and behold, he did it again! This time I think he just rocked/bounced himself to sleep because I was watching him do this and his eyes were closed but he kept bouncing.. it was too funny. He would close his eyes and the bouncing would stop, but then we would catch himself dozing off and kind of wake up and continue bouncing and then fall asleep again. He did this for a good 5mins. TOO CUTE!!

The King's Throne

2009-09-05T11:11:00.000-07:00

It was by Parental decree that Clive needed a high chair to eat from instead of his car seat set on the table. This high/booster chair was the winning choice!

He loves it and looks so grown up sitting in it! The snugglie cow and frog have volunteered to help support King Clive on either side and to provide cushioning. They are loyal subjects for sure!

King Clive likes to eat his rice and mixed fruit cereal, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, bananas, pears, applesauce, and anything mommy and daddy are eating!

He has made a vow (to himself secretly) to never drink from a bottle that has formula in it, but anything else is tolerable..he supposes!

But all in all, he is very pleased with his new throne... chair!

Our Big Boy!

2009-09-01T16:26:00.000-07:00

So for some time now Clive has been able to roll on to his sides, but not all the way over, til just last week! Our little Clive Emerson can offically roll all the way over to his tummy...YAY!!! Kelly has been trying to get a video of this event but every time we get the camera out Clive gets shy or something. Anyway... here is the evidence.... ENJOY!! (its kinda cute when he does this because he gets stuck on his tummy and can't roll back over so then he starts squeeking)

Clive also likes to sit on the couch and play with his toys and look at his book of messy baby faces. We have to put pillows around him for support though but it makes for a good table of sorts to keep his things where he can see them. He also likes to grab his triangle play thing and flip it over, sometimes on top of himself.

He is just getting so big and able to do so many things now, its amazing!

I thought this was a cute picture of Clive grabbing his socks.

Five Points...anyone?

2009-08-23T17:09:00.000-07:00

So... I took Clive to the Doctor last Thursday the 20th, and it was in Five Points! Eek! haha.. for those of you who dont know what Im talking about...let me explain. Ok, Five Points is in Down Town Denver..north denver to be exact...and its kind of in the ghettos. Mostly populated with african-americans...not that thats a bad thing...but it was just a tad bit uncomfortable being the only white person in the entire building. But as I look back on the experience, it wasn't that bad. Everyone was really nice and I dont think I got a dirty look from any scary black ladies thinking.. what is this little white chick doing here. SO...all in all...I had nothing to be nervous or scared about.

The doctor Clive saw was a jolly white guy! He said Clive is doing great in his growth and mental developement. Clive weighs 16lbs 14oz and is 25 and 3/4inches long and he is just getting bigger and smarter everyday. Also, I think he is starting to have a harder bite than he realizes because when he chews on his fingers now it makes him cry because it hurts. Poor thing! He also had to get 3 shots again with this visit and I think they are starting to affect him more because he was not a happy camper the next day, but I think all it well now.

Clive has been trying to sit up better by himself. He definitely likes sitting up better than laying down now...so I've been putting pillows on either side of him as support and incase he falls over. The doctor gave him a book of other babies eating food and getting it all over their faces...he seems to enjoy looking at that! (and trys to eat it) He is just too Precious!

Life in the... "fast lane?"

2009-08-10T12:24:00.000-07:00

So...its been a while, but hold on to your hats, cause here we go!!!

Life in Denver has been pretty good. We are all settled in and have stuff scattered all over the place already. (ha ha) We like the people in our new ward, the Marston Lake Ward, and already have callings. Kelly is the Elders Quorum Secretary, and I am the Primary Chorister. This will have only been our second week in these callings, but they are already very time consuming. We are greatful to serve though in any way we can.

So last I wrote, kelly had just gotten the job at King Sooper's Pharmacy as a Tech, and he is liking it so far. He says that its kind of stressful at times because they get really busy in the store and at the drive thru. Also, because the people are always trying to blame them for things not going right with their prescriptions (and they like to yell). Anyway, so he has been busy with work and the classes he has been taking online this summer, which he procrastinated doing til now when he needs to be done with them to start at Regis. (Silly husband) But he is working hard to get those finished for sure!

As for me... I am just trying to keep sane as I stay home all day. The benefits I guess are that I get to see our son Clive grow, and learn to do new things every day. It is just amazing! Also, I am trying to keep a clean and orderly home, which is a never ending battle! (ha ha) I have all these ideas of what I would like to do to update the house, pictures here, paint there, remodel the kitchen, shelves to put things on, organizing gadget to keep all our papers and letters in...etc... So yeah, lots of things occupy my mind all day, but cant be executed at the moment. SO I just deal with want I do have and can do. Also, Im trying to be a good cook. Always thinking of different recipes to try and that I think Kelly will like to eat. (he's alittle picky with some things) But I want him to be happy and enjoy what I make so yeah, its all good. And so far he hasn't had any complaints, which makes me feel good about what I am making. We've also had the company of Kelly's brother Kyle a number of times for dinner so thats been nice.

So, I started exercizing and have been for the past month or so. Its been going pretty good so far. My friend Heather and I go walking around this lake at Clement Park every other day and its about 1.5 miles around and we walk it twice. Lately we've been stopping between laps to do some stair stepping and stair squats. Man do those burn the legs!! Anyway, I think Im starting to see some results in the old clothing fit department, (thats how I have to gauge my weight loss since we dont have a scale) and also I feel like I have more energy to do things. I've also been working out to a Turbo Jam dvd on the days I dont walk and thats helped too. My goal is to loose at least 25 lbs or just be able to fit back in to my wedding dress. We shall see!

On to Clive... he has been doing really good!! He is 5 1/2 months now and a chunky monkey! I've started feeding him some baby rice cereal mixed with baby food, bananas, pears, applesauce, carrots, and peas and he seems to like it. Still nursing as well. He is just growing so fast! Starting to teeth and slobber all over everything. His hair is growing in more as well. He can roll from side to side but not on to his tummy just yet. He still loves to just look at things and study them and then shove them into his mouth. Always wants to chew on everything. (guess that comes with the whole teething thing eh?) Well, he will go see the doctor for his 6th month check up and shots in a few weeks, so we will know how much he weighs and how much he has grown. He was 14lbs 8oz and 23 3/4ins at his 4 month check up, and he feels like hes gained 5lbs since then...probably hasnt gained that much, but I can definitely feel a difference when I pick him up. Clive is just as cute as can be and he laughs now when you tickle him. He loves to play on all this activity centers and makes the cutest noises talking to all the toys.

Here are some pictures of him playing and in his car seat.

Playing Air Guitar

The Great Move!

2009-06-18T12:29:00.000-07:00

On June 5th we made the move to Denver! The Caravan included: Mark, Judy and Brennan Bahr, Dustin Timmins, Kelly and me; 3 Cars, 1 Uhaul, and a partrige in a pear tree (haha) Anyway... it was an adventure to say the least. We are very thankful to Kelly's Family for helping us move and getting the U-haul. (eventhough they had to play ring-around-the-rosie to reserve a truck. Luckily it all worked out in the end!)

That day was so Hot and humid, so moving in all our stuff was quite the sweat fest! But after losing a few pounds we got everything in and went straight to bed but not before taking showers of course. So with everything still in disarray, my family came into town for the week for a family reunion of sorts. I was kinda stressing out to say the least, trying to get everything ready and set up. It was still kind of a mess while they were here but now the house is finally getting put together and looking like a home. I will have to take some pictures when it is completely done.

Well... I think we will miss the Valley and everyone we know who lives there. Family and Friends...the cool night breeze... the smell of the mushroom farm? haha...well maybe not that so much...but everything else Im sure! And Im sure we will be back to visit soon. We like our new place here in Denver though, and it almost feels like I never left. (because we are living in the same place I lived before I moved down to Alamosa)

Kelly has been stressing a little about finding a job and worrying about how we would have enough money to pay bills and whatnot....so finally he received a call from King Soopers to work as a Pharmacy Tech. It was an answer to our prayers and we are so thankful that the call came when it did. We have been so blessed and are so thankful for this house that my mom is letting us rent from her. It will be a great place for Clive and future siblings to grow up in for the next 4 years or so.

This is what we left behind! =(

The Bahr Farm with beautiful Mt. Blanca in the distance

Jam Packed U-haul

Clive is ready to go!

Graduation!

2009-05-18T13:37:00.000-07:00

Kelly graduated on May 9th. FINALLY!! haha it only took 6 years but he did double major in that time so I guess its all good. Biochemistry and Cellular/Molecular Biology... tough stuff eh? I am so proud of him though! He has had some really hard and frustrating semesters with long nights of studying, but he made it through with the help of a great study group of friends.

The ceremony was good but long and hot! I dont think that gym had any air circulation at all. Blah! well anyway, this isn't the end of school just yet for Kelly, he has 4 more years in Pharmacy school at Regis University.

Family Picture...Clive was too hungry to have a pleasant look on his face.

The graduating class

Thank you, sir!

Ha Ha Ha

Trip to Crested Butte

2009-05-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

Kelly and I decided that for our 2nd Anniversary we would go back to Crested Butte and hang out for the day. We wanted to go back to the places we discovered the last time and take pictures and have a picnic lunch there, but apparently it had snowed alot more up there this year and the roads were either closed or needed a 4-wheel drive to get through. So, with some dissapointment we still had a good time just walking around the little town and ate dinner at a restaurant called "The Last Steep" which we ate at the last time we were there for our honeymoon. They have the best burger which has pineapple, jalapenos, and cream cheese on it....YUM! (so thats what we both ordered)

So, we did get to take some pictures of a few places we got to go.

Road passed Gothic

Water Fall off of Gothic Mountain

Gothic Mountain

Kelly at the sign for the little town of Gothic

Me and Clive

Clive and Mt. Crested Butte