04.14.15

Naughty or Nice

Had to make the choice between my apple and Cotton Candy Oreo cookies at lunch...

Ended up relaxing at the end of the day with some bourbon.

03.24.15

Car to the Shop
This morning I had to take my car into the shop to get a little work done. 

But the great part was we made our way to Snooze for the first time. Had a YUMMY Chili Verde Benny and a Boss Hog. Who knew that you could make Breckenridge Bourbon even better...but you can by infusing it with bacon!

Have a couple of extra photos today...ones that I've posted before. Decided to do some theme posting with a blog I follow. Today's theme was sidewalk. The first is of a heart I found on the ground at school and the second is on the road in front of my parent's place.

03.19.15

Long Day

We had parent-teacher conferences today...makes for a long day! Did manage to have a little fun. You never know what you might find at an elementary school. This is the milk-jug igloo that has been built.

Did enjoy a little nightcap when I got home. :) Might be needing a new glass though.

03.03.15

Another Tuesday
The next storm started blowing in this morning.

I had to get a shout-out to some of my Colorado favorites for 303 Day...I did enjoy a little Breck!

02.23.15

Another Day
Well, the only thing worse then being out for three days is the first day back. Still not feeling well and a crap load of things to get done and clean up. After the crap day at work had even a worse evening.

02.14.15

February??
Had a great Valentine's Weekend! Friday we did dinner, Chad stole my car for a wash and detail and then delivered three-dozen roses. (Thanks for nothing FedEx!) Today we enjoyed the opportunity to play 27 holes of golf...the 14th of February! Also saw two blue birds on the course. I am looking forward to the upcoming snow today and tomorrow. Finished the night off with a favorite beverage.

02.05.15

Happy Birthday!
Just wanted to wish my favorite littlest sister a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

No pic, but got the second opinion on my knee & leg. And...OFFICIALLY...NO SURGERY for either!! YAY!!!

This wasn't an actual shot...just a small sipping amount...had to fit it in the picture. I had two celebrations! :)

01.02.15

Day of Fun
These days don't come as often anymore...a day to watch the nephews. Back when they were "little", just an FYI they are three and six, I could always count on some downtime when they took a nap...not anymore! I was the one who needed the nap.

While waiting for the pool to open, we had to get in some video games...LittleBigPlanet was the game of choice.

We then made our way to the Castle Rock Rec Center for some fun. The last time I took Matty there he had just turned two. Back then he wouldn't go down the kid's slide on his own. (Aunt Jen had to take him and then got in trouble because she was too "big".) This time he spotted the big slides and was hooked. He spent all his time there while Ryan and I hung out in the shallows playing shark. (He also had no interest in the smaller slide...guessing that will change just like his brother.) 

After a lunch of Old McDonald, we headed to the sledding hill, AKA - Red Hawk Ridge's driving range. It's the perfect spot...no rocks or crap under the snow and it's a nice long slope. We had picked up two tubes the day before, but Matty insisted on the sled from the garage. He made one run down the "regular" section of the hill and then spent the rest of the afternoon going down the section with the jump at the end. (Even impressed some of the older boys there.) As for Ryan, he got a few less runs in due to the fact that either Uncle Chad or I had to tow both our tube and him, in his tube, back up the hill. It was a great workout! 


With a couple of unhappy, very tired boys, we made our way home for some hot chocolate and popcorn.

Later in the evening, after all children were safely home with their mom and day, Aunt Jen had a little refreshment of her own! Santa knew she would get good use out of the ice spheres!

12.25.14

Christmas Fun
Well, the big day finally arrived. It was filled with laughs, tears, and a couple of time-outs.

It ended with a beautiful sunset, while we were out in the cold trying to launch a rocket...Houston, we had a problem. 

And then a great nightcap with my new ice sphere!

12.19.14

Getting Ready for Christmas
I got one of my last-minute gifts done for the boys...it is actually from Mr. Big. 

I also stocked up for the adults! Anxious to share some Breckenridge Bourbon during the holidays!

12.13.14

Busy, Busy, Busy
Got up early enough to workout and catch the beautiful sunrise.

Started off the day with a helicopter ride over downtown Denver. This was part of the Teacher Envoy Program with the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. It was a short ride, but fun. Link to my photos on Google+

On my way home, stopped off and took holiday photos for my sister's family...found a great bridge.

Then it was back home to take care of last minute cleaning and decorating for hosting the dessert & white elephant portion of our CSE Holiday Party. We had a GREAT time and I ended the evening with a nightcap...then realized that I am out of Breckenridge Bourbon!

11.22.14

Starlighting
The weather was great so I was able to talk Chad into going to the annual Starlighting Ceremony. Discovered the Handheld Night Scene mode on my camera and got several good shots. 

And of course I had to finish the evening with a drink...Breckenridge Bourbon on the rocks. (This is when I really need an ice ball!)

10.03.14

Yummy
Found the recipe for the "Ginger Pumpkin Bourbon Fizz with Cinnamon Sugar" drink online and loved it!! Perfect way to kick-off fall break!

09.25.14

Faux Friday
Missed the chance last night to get a great pick of our last "official" night of league...koozie, fall colors, sunset, money pile...so many to choose from, but not photos. 

I did manage to get two tonight on a "Faux Friday". We will be working tomorrow while the kids enjoy a three-day weekend. 

The first pick is a new bourbon recipe and in honor of the new season...."Turning Leaves" and it was yummy!!

The second pick is of my elephant year plant on the back patio.