Too Many Pics?
Well, we woke up to snow this morning so I had to use a warm-weathered pic for TBT...Renee and I out in the wheat field during harvest. Loved my knee highs even back then!
Had to share one of the 4th grade creations from our claymation project.
The snow continued throughout the day. When I got in my car to come home I first noticed the rain on the windshield, then on my sunroof...went with the sunroof for the pic.
National Sibling Day
Had to post this spring classic to celebrate the day. Love my sisters!
Leftover From the Storm
We had our first thunderstorm last night. Fresh rain on the new plants.
Today is Buddy Check 9 Day. Decided to post a pic of my aunt with her siblings. Missing her.
Happy Easter!
Well, we absolutely had enough food. No one was going home hungry. And I think we'll be eating ham for weeks!
We had a great time and I was glad to get a pic with the selfie queen herself! I can't believe she is 17...where has time gone!?
Almost Easter!
We are all ready for Easter Brunch! Very excited to have Chad's family over. We have the wine, freshly squeezed juice, eggs, asparagus, candied bacon, and more!!
My new found friend when I can't sleep...Cold Play Radio on Pandora.
TBT & Party
I think I may have posted this pic before, but I had to post again in honor of TBT and Easter. It's my Grandpa Hartman with Renee and I.
Most of our "Work Wives" group was able to attend Erin's birthday party...we had a great time!
Surgery & Golf
My first pic is of...popsicles. Thinking about my oldest nephew as he goes in to get his tonsils removed.
We enjoyed our first round of the season out at Bear Dance today. Even managed to get in a selfie. :)
Bailey & Birthday
Four years ago today we had to say goodbye. He was our first and last dog...still remember the night we picked him out of the liter like it was yesterday. And still miss him like it was yesterday. He loved the snow!
On a happier note...have to wish Dave a "Happy Birthday!"
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! :)
Super Bowl
Well, it was a sad day for us Bronco Fans...not having our team in the Big Game. Still had fun with family though.
I made some cake pops - had to honor "Deflate Gate" some how!
Dave made yumminess on his Big Green Egg..chicken wings and "Pig Shots."
And I've been playing with my ice spheres. Just past half frozen, I dumped the water out. Then filled it with a Negroni Cocktail.
Family Dinner
We got what I think is our 8th year of Family Dinners underway tonight. We are going with the "Chef" theme again this year. Tonight's chef...Rocco Dispirito.
No Football
How do you fill a Sunday with no football? (At least football that really doesn't matter?) Cleaning and sledding of course! Did some closet purging and organizing and then headed to the sledding hill again...this time with the Kenyon family.
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!
Last Bit of Fun
Yesterday there were Legos for both young and old. After some inspiration from Matthew, Kelly and I decided to make a Lego movie using his gold mine set. Below is the video.
Fortunately, the roads weren't too bad heading back home. Glad the weather forecast of 6-12 inches didn't pan out.
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!
Home for the Holidays
Headed east with most of the Kenyon family today. In addition to the bourbon, brought along an Odell flavor as well. Beautiful sunny day before the storm.
Mr. Big made his big delivery tonight as well.
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!
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!
Happy Thanksgiving
I started off the day with my annual "Turkey Trot." With the great weather today, I had originally planned on attending an actual event...the "Turkey Rock Trot" here in Castle Rock. But with the bum knee I thought it best to stay indoors again...at least until I visit the doctor for my MRI results this Wednesday. Pretty happy, managed to set a new best time!
And then to the rolls...an epic fail!! Some of the sweet potato "rolls" turned out to be "cakes." The others weren't too great either, but at least looked like rolls! Needless to say we had to make a quick stop at the grocery store. (Too bad that at that point I hadn't realized I didn't have my pomegranate juice for the fun cocktail...come to find out it didn't even make it into my bag from King Soopers!)
The day turned out great...Renee and Dave did an amazing job of hosting and it was great to spend the day with family! Happy Turkey Day everyone!!
Thanksgiving
I'm not hosting this year, but I feel like I've spent just as much time in the kitchen today. We will be headed to the Kenyon's house tomorrow with: homemade rolls, deviled eggs (some with candied bacon!), artichoke dip, and a pomegranate cocktail in tow! Looking forward to a wonderful day with family tomorrow!!!
