Tent-tastic

Roxi had her first camping adventure this weekend. We went to Hermit Park - a private facility for HP employees that includes rustic cabins and lots of camp sites - with Roxi's Colorado aunts and uncles (Mike, Jen, Scott and Renee).

She spent the night in a tent, ate strapped to a picnic table, played with lots of sticks and went bathless. Roxi's a budding outdoorswoman, I tell ya.

I wish I had some pictures to show you, but our adventure was cut short by unseasonably cold and wet weather. We woke up Saturday morning to thick fog and a forecast full of rain. So Roxi's introduction to the wonders of camping was short and sweet.

We spent a soggy Saturday evening back in Fort Collins at the mall, which is actually one of Roxi's favorite places these days. The pet store has a whole room full of aquariums. She ran from one glowing tank to another last night, pointing and shouting "fuh-fuh-fuh!" (aka "fish!"). She also enjoyed "woof!"ing to all the puppies.

Last weekend, we drove up the Poudre Canyon for a picnic lunch and some outdoor wackiness. Roxi would have nothing to do with her food until she properly explored the river.

Roxi had to be in the water, even if it was f-f-f-freezing.

Roxi looking sassy eating her picnic lunch.

Woo hoo!

We spent the rest of the afternoon at Gateway Park - a different spot along the Poudre Canyon. There were lots of wide open spaces and shady areas. We also took a short hike to explore future swimming spots ... the perfect opportunity to employ the backpack with spiffy new sun shade.

Rompin' and also stompin'.

Happy girl.

Bring on the Steak

Eight, count 'em, eight teeth. Roxi's second bottom right incisor broke through her gums on Thursday, giving her four teeth straight across the bottom. This latest bit of teething was not accompanied by a runny nose ... which was quite a treat for all of us.

Roxi is using her eight fabulous chompers to gnaw on the occasional steamed carrot. Yes, carrot! An actual vegetable! And not even shredded and hidden inside pasta sauce! She will also eat corn ... but only if it's freshly cut from the cob and buttered. No frozen or canned kernels for this girl.

A little pre-bedtime reading. Roxi is pointing to a sheep, saying "baaa" here. And check out her cute little belly (full of hot dog and macaroni and cheese from dinner).

Roxi went to her first fair today - the Larimer County Fair to be exact. She really liked the corn dogs, but her favorite part was the petting zoo.

It was a good day.

Doda Versus Dodo

Doda equals stroller. Dodo means dirty.

Lately

Just a sampling of the exciting adventures Roxi has had recently: Cheering on Daddy and his softball team. Going to the end-of-season after party for dinner and drinks (just water for the sweet girl) with the team. Hanging out with and learning how to high five from Gamma. Playing Bocce with Aunt Ren, Uncle Scott, Aunt Jen and Uncle Mike. Pointing out every umbrella within a 20 yard radius. Running, running, running, running. Going to music class and loving every minute.

Roxi already has some good press.

The Difference Between Hada and Haba

Isn't it obvious? Hada means hot dog or high five. Haba means umbrella.