Date Night - Dinner and a Play

DATE NIGHT!!!!  It's been awhile since we have had the chance to spend a cultural night together.  We are off to the Second Thought Theatre for a controversial play.  Who cares --- the best part is just being together.

I so love this man.

Back to Utah - Days 3, 4, & Home - Ava's Birthday

It's ZOO DAY!  No matter where I go, I love zoos and the Hogle Zoo is such a fun one that I am thrilled Ophelia wants to go today.  While we are loading up the car, she pulls out her bike that Grandpa gave her and shows me how well she can ride now.  I am super impressed.

Pictures are never good enough so a couple of videos help me to remember.

Back to Utah - Days 1 & 2

It's 5 a.m. and I am once again sitting in an airport.  This time I'm on the way to Utah for Ava's first birthday.  I've taken up my usual spot at the gate.  Now to just keep the eyelids open.

A direct flight later and I'm in Provo, unpacked and ready for fun.  The girls have a play date as a local splash pad.  Swimsuits on, towels packed, and before I know it, we are on our way.

Both girls love the water and since it's a beautiful summer day, I bask in the fun of watching them play with their mom.

Come along and watch them play with me.

Mister Making Pickles

While grocery shopping the other day, my sweet Mister spotted some small cucumbers and informed me that he wanted to try to make pickles.  Yep, Mr. Culinary is at it again.

Apparently, today is the day.  The kitchen is full of a wonderful aroma that contains vinegar and multiple spices.  Jars are being filled will dill and garlic while cucumbers and onions are being sliced.

I am fortunate enough to grab a couple of pictures when this sweet man is not looking.   Oooooh, don't these look so good?

21st  -- UPDATE -- they are ready to eat.  OMG -- so yummy.

Jon's visit - Off to Boston

 9th - Grandpa and I are driving halfway to Abilene to get Jon.  Once we have retrieved him, the drive back is filled with storm cloud wonder.  At one point, we even get off the road to watch the lightning strikes all around us.  It's so pretty in an eerie, almost frightening way.  Are we going into it or following it?

Pretty Tree and Bush

The yard is so pretty right now.  Here is just a sample.

Welcome Back Colorado Boys - Days 14 & 15

Dang, it's our last full day together.  Well dang it anyway.  Let's make it a good one.  After a little discussion, we've decided to zip over to the Fort Worth Stockyards and then Raef and I have a second stop in mind.  Hello Fort Worth.

Welcome Back Colorado Boys - Days 12 & 13

Only one request for the day.  And a surprise from me.  The boys would like to bounce their brains out at Jumpstreet today.  Since Grandpa is working from home, we need to get out of the house anyway and letting the energy loose seems like the perfect solution.

Welcome Back Colorado Boys - Days 10 & 11

Okay -- today is THE day.  We are going to sew pajamas until they are finished, no matter how long it takes.  Well, at least that is MY plan.  Getting the boys to settle down and start in is a different matter.  Surprisingly, the first one out to work is Caleb.  I give him some leftover fabric to practice on so that he remembers how the machine works and then we are off.

He does such a great job and is the first one with a completed set of pj's.

Roses in the Yard

Each year for my birthday, Jen gives me a mini-rose plant.  They are blooming so pretty right now.

Welcome Back Colorado Boys - Days 8 & 9

So, in theory the boys were originally supposed to leave in two days, but with the change, we are just gonna keep on rolling.  Grandpa lets me sleep in today and they are off to the coffee shop for breakfast.  I sure do love that man.