It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!

This is my first blog ever, (Kim... I know... pretty sad), so there are a couple of things I am learning. For example... all the pictures are in backwards order. The ones at the bottom should be at the top and and ones at the top should be at the bottom. So, when viewing, start at the bottom. I will learn because Ernie says "I need to do my own blogging from here on out." I don't really believe this, but I am willing to branch out and learn a little. I tried to blog one time but it only ended in tears and disaster. So, here is my second, hopefully better, attempt.

The stockings, tree, and all Christmas decorations were put away today. I am kind of sad to see the holiday season go. It always seems that there is so much expectation and excitement and then it always goes by too fast.

Our Christmas was filled with lots of family; which is how every Christmas should be celebrated! We always do Christmas Eve at Ernie's mom's house, spend Christmas morning with each other, and end it at my parents. Lots of family in a short amount of time, but wonderful!

Every year we always go away with my family for a short vacation. We stay in an Embassy Suits hotel, drink, play games, see a movie, and hang out together. This year we decided to switch it up and head up to Loveland instead of our traditional Colorado Springs.

We enjoyed our time very much. We started our time off by going to the New Belgium Brewery for a tour. Everyone, minus pregers, got to sample many kinds of beer. Our tour guide was fun and entertaining. The best part was the slide we got to slide down. It actually kind of hurt, but was entertaining to see my parents do it. Thank you Beer! During the weekend, we saw Avatar, which is good, but WAY too long, played lots of games of Settlers, and watched the Broncos play! It was a nice way to end our Christmas.

That was our Christmas... Fun had by all! Now back to the "normal" life... sigh!

First Attempt at the Chevy Chase Award

So I would hardly say that I'm anything like Clark Grizwald, BUT Kim and I did decide that this is the year that we would decorate our house a little more than we usually do. Below you will find our 7 foot Christmas tree from the forest of Chambers and Parker (AKA Home Depot).

I know it's in a weird spot but I thought it was the same size as we got last year. Nope now that I recall we got a 6ft tree last year.



Here is my extravagant Light Show in the neighborhood. Good thing there is a park across the street other wise my neighbors wouldn't be able to sleep it's so bright.

What you can't see is the audio that is blasting from my Bose I-pod deck at the highest volume.

The song choice of course couldn't be more appropriate for the town of Aurora. "Breath of Heaven."

YeeeHAW!! It's Christmas Time!

So Kim and I are back from our Cowboy Thanksgiving as we went to my family Ranch. It was a lot of fun as we did nothing but Eat, Sleep and Eat some more. (So guess what i want for christmas? Yep my old weight back. ha ha - Let's just say that I didn't want Kim to be left out and I'm gaining the baby weight as well.

Here are some photos from that Weekend.

Cheesey Pose, It's like we are engaged again.


Awe!

City Slickers all the way. Except my dad.

Welcome Back Krauths

Ok I know it's been a while since we posted something but that's because we have been so busy.

I'm working 2 jobs (ncm and Denver Christian) and that has been taking up a lot of my time. In addition for those who don't know already Kim and I are expecting in may! Wahoo!!! Therefore we have been busy trying to figure out this whole pregnancy process that I term "Will Ernie be smarter than a 5th grader?" I'm not so sure.

Anyway we did get our first ultrasound pictures yesterday of the little one. We are extremely pumped and we are just in awe of God's blessings every day.

Enjoy the pictures

Tis the season

Yeah that's right, its the best time of the year. Broncos are 3-0, Avalanche said goodbye to a legend and welcomed another one, Nuggets are starting soon, and the Rockies are back in the playoffs. All is right in the sports world in Colorado.

Here are some pictures as I was at the game right behind home plate. AWESOME!!