Sunday, June 19, 2011

Trev goes to the U.S. Open- golf edition.

So last week a call came into the office and someone asked if anyone was interested in tickets to the U.S. Open. We thought they were talking about the tennis U.S. Open in September but these tickets were for golf in Washington D.C. Trevor and my dad jumped at the chance to go so they bought tickets and were on their way a few days later. I was super jealous! Trevor had never been to D.C. so he got to not only fulfill his golf dreams but also see our nation's capital. I was excited for him to go but missed him lots while he was gone. I sent him with strict orders to take lots of pictures and he did, but only 2 of himself! He said he had a blast and loved seeing the sights. He said the golf course was amazing and he loved being able to see the pros just a few feet away. I think they saw most everything they could in 36 hours. Brooklyn and I are glad to have him back!




He took this for me :)


They took a bike tour around the city. He said if anyone wants to know how to see D.C. in 36 hours, just ask him.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Chalk Art Festival

I love downtown Denver. Trevor and I always wish we lived right downtown but it never made sense for Trevor to commute out of downtown since he works in the burbs. We always wish we got down there more often and have been making an effort to do so. Every year Denver has a chalk art festival and I have always wanted to go but we have never gotten around to it and this year I was determined. We went with our good friends the McCabes and Gross'. It was just as fun as I thought it would be. The art was amazing and it was fun to walk around Larimer Square. I think we will definitely be making it a tradition!
My belly! Only 3.5 more weeks.
Ashlyn, like usual, was a trooper! we love her!

Me, Emi, Leslie

Monday, June 6, 2011

Baby Shower #2

I was lucky enough to have 2 baby showers for little Brooklyn. I got to have my fabulous one out in our new area and then last weekend I had one back in Highlands Ranch with all of my dear family and friends I have known for so long. Donna, who was my wedding planner and like my second mother, threw me a beyond amazing shower. Her little girl Ellie has been like a little sister to me since she was 6 months old and I started babysitting her. Lesley, Shelley, Dorothy and Cindy all helped and made it so much fun. I can't thank all of them enough, I am so blessed to know such great (and talented) women! I'll let the pictures do the talking! Brooklyn got SO many great things, she is one lucky girl. Thanks to everyone who came and made it so special for me, I love you all!


This little girl shared her Birthday with my baby shower. I have loved watching her grow up. I can't believe she is already 12- crazy how time flies.

My sister in law is due a month after me. I am super excited for Brooklyn and her little girl cousin to be the best of friends.
I just love my mom- I hope to be half the mother she is.
The decorations were beyond amazing. I walked in and was speechless, it looked like it was right out of a magazine. Her design talents never cease to amaze me. We drank water out of glass baby bottles, the tissue papers balls were on stair spindles she had cut and painted, and she made the napkin holders herself. I dream of having those kind of talents. I couldn't have asked for anything better. She said the yellow shoes were her inspiration (little did she know I have been eyeing them at the Gap for months!)
I am so lucky to have so many great friends in my life.

I can't wait for Brooklyn to get here- I am going crazy. I am not only excited to not be pregnant (expect for feeling her kick all day long- I love it) but I am excited to see what she looks like and to love this little girl so much. One more month!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Memorial Day

This year, Memorial Day snuck up on us and we didn't have any fun plans like we had hoped. Trevor decided golf was a must so he went with my dad and his dad and golfed at Arrowhead Golf Course in Roxborough. It is gorgeous out there! My mom and I worked on the nursery (pictures coming soon) and then went and met them for lunch. Nothing too exciting but I had to post pictures of how beautiful it is around here this time of year.

On a side note: ONLY 5 MORE WEEKS TIL BROOKLYN IS HERE! It can't come soon enough :) We are dying to meet her.



Happy Birthday Dad!


My dad turned 49 (he is still a spring chicken) and we had a great night celebrating! We had Lou Malnatis pizza from Chicago and Kristy made a great chocolate cake. He got lots of running and rock climbing gear and loved it all. I admire my dad so much and feel like one lucky girl to have him. We love you Dad!


D Bar

If you know me really well, you know that i LOVE food. I love trying new restaurants and unique places in every city we go to. It drives most of my family crazy that I put so much thought into where we are going to eat dinner. I can spend hours researching restaurants before a vacation. Maybe thats why NYC is my favorite place on earth - endless food possibilities.

Sadly, one of the downsides of living in suburbia is the lack of mom and pops and the surplus of chains. Downtown Denver is such an amazing city and Trevor and I always wish we spent more time down there so we recruited one of Trevor's friends to take us to a new place downtown and, as expected, he didn't disappoint. He refused to tell us where we were going so it was a total surprise when we showed up to his house. We ended up going to D Bar, which is owned by Keegan Gerhard, who judges all the cake contests on the Food Network. The food was beyond amazing and the dessert was, well lets just say if he is judging contests it's probably because he has won all of them. I had a fried chicken sandwich with belgian waffles and sweet potato fries (sounds weird, i know) and Trevor had Kobe beef sliders that he says were the best he has had. Dessert didn't disappoint either. I had to be rolled out of there. It was so much fun to catch up with good friends and eat good food. We can't wait until we have our next adventure downtown. Thanks Ben!





3 years.

On the 29th, Trevor and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary. It was a blast. We went downtown to our favorite pizza place (Proto's in the Highlands- I HIGHLY recommend it) and then to the Rockies game. Trevor got us great seats and the Rockies killed the Cardinals which made it even more fun. The past 3 years have been the best ever and we can't wait to have little Brooklyn join our family this year!