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Playing catch up!



Quick Catch Up!

A lot has happened since our last post, I'll update you best I can, then add a lot of pictures from the last 5 months

Alex:

Alex has been keeping busy. He had a birthday back in September, he got an ice-cream cake and a quadricopter. He has been keeping busy with work and taking care of Bentley and I. He is a champ at putting up with me and doing everything he can to make sure Bentley and I are happy. He was able to go to Minnesota for a work conference. He had a lot of fun and he even went to the Mall of America(I'm just a little jealous!). I thought work would slow down for him, but even with the cold and snowfall they are still busy! He is still studying for the GMAT, and hopefully he will take it by summer:)

Lezlie:

My Half Birthday!
I have also been keeping busy! I got a job as a nanny. There was a family in our ward that moved out and needed someone to take the 5 and 7 year old to school everyday and to pick them up when they are done. It is about 12 hours a week but it is perfect because I can take Bentley with me, and the kids love to play with him. I'm still trying to get back into shape, I have run 3 5K's and a 10K. I also have been taking some fun classes at the gym. I was able to go to NM the weekend before thanksgiving as well, my sisters and mom got a playing gig and it was fun to play with them. My calling at church has also been keeping me busy. the stake boundaries changed and I lost one of my counselors and two girls:( It definitely is one of the most challenging callings I have ever had, I just hope I am doing some good in the girls life.





Bentley:

My goodness he has been a busy little boy growing and learning! He is the fastest crawler ever, he loves walking around with his airplane and he stands up all by himself from sitting! We are so proud of him! As of yesterday he has two teeth on bottom and two teeth on top! He also loves to chase the cat around and climb under or over anything he can. He loves his toys and he loves hanging our with other babies around his age.



















Family:

As a family we have been so blessed and so happy. Days can be long and busy at times, but at the end of each day we have each other! We are blessed with a healthy baby boy, the doctors are always optimistic and happy at his appointments. Alex and I are healthy, we have food, a roof over our head, a family that loves an supports us, and we have the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will be a family forever, and that knowledge alone gives me such great joy! I love my family, and even though we aren't perfect we are doing the best that we can.


Denver Temple, Alex and I had the opportunity to take the youth on a temple trip. It was a beautiful sunset!




So many months have gone by, so I think I will just sum it up with some pictures :P


























Alex Birthday:





Halloween:




our little pumpkin!
Ward Halloween party, A tiger, a penguin and a zoo keeper!




Thanksgiving:

We spent Thanksgiving with Alex's family in Broomfield, it was lots of Wonderful family and lots of good food!
This is our thanksgiving decorations. Each day in November we added a leaf with one thing we were grateful for.


Christmas:

Christmas was spent in New Mexico with my Family, we were also able to spend time with my Uncle, Aunt and cousins that I haven't seen in 5 years:)
Merry Christmas Alex!
Pintrest fail:/


Meeting Santa at Lakewood Heritage Center
Meeting Santa and Buddy the Elf at Sam's Club
Lovey drove to NM with us to spend Christmas
He loves his plane from Santa!
Opening his first Christmas Present
Christmas morning with grandpa
Christmas Morning face:)

Our Gingerbread house at the Ward Christmas Party
Gingerbread house made on Christmas eve by my cousin


Family Gatherings and birthdays:

Moms Birthday Party with lots of family and friends
Bentley meetin his Great Grandma!
Happy Birthday auntie Em!
Sledding Fun!
Birthday party for cousin carly at Chik-fil-a
At chilis with Grandpa and Grandma
Bentley and grandpa enjoying his hammock
Cousin fun at Target!
Trampoline park with the family
Hiking with the Cousins






















 Happy New Year! 2015!!


My Happy 2015 Surprise cake
Delicous homemdae ice cream cake
Grandma and Max!




Our Anniversary/Date nights:

Albuquerque Temple two years from the day!

Happy 2nd Anniversary!





Bastille Concert
Date Night at Hu Hot
Date night to the Maze Runner





















5K/10Ks:



Birthday Bash 5K (Bentley ran this one with us!)
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Polar Prowl 10K
Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble 5K



Cute pictures of Bentley:







Bentley's Play pool

Bentley and Molly!
Walk in the Park
He loves to play the piano
Our Happy Polar Bear!


He LOVES bath time!

He Loves Refrigerators!
I get lots of cuddles when he is teething
yummy pickle



Doing yoga with Mom
Watching some cartoons with his friend
playing with Lovey



Fun at the Park:




Denver Zoo with the Family:)
























We love the penguins!




I hope you all have a great week!
 We Love you All!
Always
The Alex, Lezlie and Bentley Richards










































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