Saturday I turned 29. Ugh. It's hard to believe. I don't even wanna think about next year. I had a great time though - my boys spoiled me and we had a fun day. It started off with Jamie letting me sleep in (and by me sleeping in - that means 8:30!). I woke up to yummy pancakes that Jamie made. duh. From there, we lounged around the house while Breeson took a morning nap, then we headed to lunch at Spicy Pickle. After that we walked around the Antique District on Broadway, where I found an AMAZING consignment store!! We then went to the park and played. We ran home, changed and took Breeson to the babysitters while we met friends for dinner in Larimer Square. This year, since 29 is kind of a ho-hum birthday, I wanted to have a low-key celebration. We went to dinner with another couple at Corridor 44. It was one of those restaurants where you paid a lot, and got a little. Or according to Joe, we ate "squirrel food". So afterwards, we headed to Wendy's where the guys got bacon cheeseburgers and we got fries and frosty's!! :) It was a great birthday.
On Wednesday night we got to see this family!! It was so great seeing Bret, Lori and to finally meet Riley. His shirt says it all...he is Handsome! Bret and Lori came over for dinner while staying at his family's cabin in Bailey. Hopefully it won't be as long until we see them next time. (new post below...)
We decided to do a "staycation" this year. We kept going back and forth (and did a lot of research) on whether we should go out of state. But because we are hoping to adopt a dog soon, and the fact that they cost $300+ from the shelter we're looking at, we decided to save some money by staying here. So we booked a hotel in the Springs from Sunday to Tuesday - just a short get-away. There was a lot going on down there over Labor Day weekend (Annual Hot Air balloon festival, Col State Fair in Pueblo). We wanted a hotel that offered 2 things: swimming pool and free continental breakfast. We at least wanted to have a pool so we could lounge around if we decided not to do anything else. So the hotel we chose had a heated outdoor pool. So here was our trip in a nutshell... Sunday morning we packed up and headed to brunch before going down to C.S. We had a pleasant surprise when someone else at the restaurant paid for our breakfast!?! On our way down we decided to go ahead and drive on down to Pueblo for the Col State Fair. I wanted to go b/c I grew up going and though it would be fun to take Breeson. Let me just say this, we'll NEVER go again! Plus, Pueblo was a very gross and dirty city. So we head to the hotel, check in and decide to go swimming. Even with it being close to 90 degrees, the pool was FREEZING! We didn't even stay in there 5 minutes. A couple perks about the hotel was that it was clean, there were 2 queen beds so Jamie and I took advantage by each sleeping in our bed, and the breakfast each morning was good...and big! We were going to head over to the Hot Air Balloon Festival Sunday night, but after we ate, we figured there wouldn't be enough time and would miss most of it. We decided to wait and go Monday night. Monday we went to Pagosa Springs and walked around. I think this was my favorite time. PS has a really cute downtown - great atmosphere. It was later on that we found out we missed the balloon festival. It actually ended Monday morning. Tuesday morning we took it easy and then headed back to Denver. There were definitely some hick-ups that was a bit disappointing, but in the end, we had a good time b/c we got away! Oh, and did I mention we also dealt with a sick boy the entire time? He had a fever, and then broke out in a rash all over his chest and back. Of course he got over it when we got home. ?? I was pretty adamant about not taking him to the ER. I was pretty sure they would only tell us to give him Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen. I'm glad we didn't take him in the end - he bounced back pretty fast. He was definitely teething - worst case thus far. :(
When I was prego, I was about 1 of 18 girls that I knew that was also pregnant at the same time. Now, it seems like I know a lot of girls who are now pregnant with their second.
Well, we have big news to share! As most of you know, Breeson is 15 months old now and we've been trying to figure out when to add to our family. As if we really have a say so in the exact timing of when that is. :) But in a way, we do this time. We are going to adopt!! We are already in the process.
We are not really picky in the sex, or the age, but we are being picky on the breed. Yep, that's right, the breed! :) We hope to have one of these...
(golden retriever) or one of these (yellow lab)... soon. We have our applications in two different lab/golden retriever rescue shelters and hope to continue w/ the process with either one. We have been Accepted by the lab shelter, we're just waiting for the "right one". Can't wait...we'll keep you posted!
Breeson and I went on a play date yesterday. We met up with Casen and his mommy at the mall play center. They had a pretty good time. We hope to continue doing stuff w/ the boys in the future. Do you remember me posting about the play center. They recently re-did it from the breakfast theme... to a Looney Tunes theme... Then in the afternoon, I gave Breeson a sensory activity using dry beans. He enjoyed playing with them. I got the ideas from here and here. Then last night we had some friends over. B enjoyed eating some dirt. Then we decided to do a little jamming...to some Psalms. :) (joe, jamie and becca) (kristy and ryan) This morning we headed to Clint's ordination into Priesthood. Way to go Clint! Then tonight, Jamie and I get to go on a dinner date while we drop B off at the babysitters . :) It's been a good weekend thus far.
Wow, it's taken me a long time to sit down and catch up on here. We've been pretty busy the last few weeks. I started my new job, Jamie's been in a wedding and also headed up our church's Community Block Party that was this last Sunday. It was a pretty big undertaking, but it went off w/out a hitch. We had a good response from the community, considering it was the first year to do this. We had a live music, bouncy castle, climbing wall, pony rides and best of all, free food!
Breeson LOVED the pony rides! :) By the way... I never got around to doing it, but here is Jamie's sermon he did a few weeks back. He did a great job! Go here to listen.
My new job is going well. I work at an Oncology/Hematology office. There are 5 doc's so it's a busy place. My work days go by fast, so that's a plus. I do enjoy it there though and everyone seems to be nice. I'm still getting situated and comfortable, but I'm starting to get the hang of it. I'm so thankful I only work 3 days a week.
B is 15 months today. We went and got his shots today. It wasn't any fun doing it myself. Jamie had a meeting to go to at work so he couldn't help me. B's doctor told me, "I see a LOT of kids, considering we're a Pediatric office, but I would have to say your kid screams the loudest". I just laughed. I know that wasn't a compliment. And lately, he likes to scream really high pitched, really loud. We also had our first all out temper tantrum at church the other week. He layed on the floor, crying/screaming and kicking his arms and legs on the floor. Yeah, we've already begun the terrible 2's, and he's not even 2 yet!?! Ugh.
So we're trying to figure out if we're going to go on vacation yet this summer. But then the other night, we started talking about how much we want to get a puppy/dog. So then we thought, why not put the money into getting the dog, rather than a vacation. They're not cheap! So, we're up in the air right now as to what we'll do. Guess we need to decide soon...
Life's been busy lately. Granny (Jamie's mom) came to visit us Breeson. It was fun having her. It took B a few days to warm up to her, but then he started giving her some love. We did a lot while she was here. Since we did a lot of stuff in the mountains last time she came (2 years ago), we decided to stick closer to home. Plus, it's so hard to do a lot of driving in Rocky Mtn National Park with a little boy who only wants to run around. B had fun w/ his Granny - she spoiled him rotten!!
One day we went to the Children's Museum:
Then we went hiking at Maxwell Falls (near Evergreen): And we played at Wash Park: And yes, we did have to experience Casa Bonita's. I went back in the day (Senior of HS). But Jamie and his mom hadn't been. Um, yeah, we'll probly never go again. But now we can say we did it while living in Denver. ;) Breeson loving on his Granny: As for me, I started my new job yesterday. With any new job, it was overwhelming knowing I have to remember so much stuff! Everyone was pretty nice. There are so many names to remember. The only downside, I wore brand new heels to work. Bad idea. I should've worked on breaking them in first before wearing them 8 hours straight. :( I think I'm going to really like this work schedule though. I work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday's. It'll be nice having Tuesday off to break up the week, then have a 3 day weekend. Occasionally, I may have to work a Friday here and there, but if that happens, then I won't work that Monday.
