Shopping & Soccer

Friday night I actually cooked dinner. I must say. that despite the running around, it as slightly enjoyable. Ian loves to cook so he chipped in and it managed to keep him busy for a couple minutes.

I've had my Keurig for over four years, and I've been wanting a new coffee maker for awhile now. John surprised my and order me this one. I love it and used it way too much this weekend. I really should watch my coffee intake.

Saturday, we went to another Rapids game. It was an awesome game - very exciting, and the Rapids won. Afterwards, the kids got autographs from the players AND Franz the Fox.

Sunday, after we dropped the William and Jacob off, we went shopping in Denver. I've really been needing some new work clothes and shoes. My old ones were falling apart, and I actually mean that. The hem in my two pairs of pants came out. I found some cute clothes at The Limited and shoes at Nordstrom. The shoes of course were way too expensive but they are comfortable and fit so I'm just gonna get over it. 

This is a silly pic of Ian playing with my sunglasses at Target. Hey, whatever keeps him entertained! He was such a good boy while I was shopping. I had my doubts because was pretty tired from the previous day but a special day thanks to Johnny for keeping his busy.

One Night Away

Before my quick, 1 night trip to Albuquerque, mom, Ian and I went to Starbucks. Ian had his favorite RF cinnamon swirl coffee cake and and milk.  He had several bites but mostly just poked it. He loves watching videos of his northeastern cousin, Warner J so nana hooked him up.

My flight was a short one and my hotel was awesome. How in the world a two bedroom, two bath room equipped with a full kitchen can be only $81/night is beyond me, but it was.

Less than 2 miles away, I found a Whole Foods. I just love that place, and I haven't been in one forever. I spent over an hour just wondering around. I tried to buy some TOMS shoes but I didn't like the ones they had in my size. Oh well, I was just so excited they sell them. Perhaps the one in Colorado Springs does too. With my per diam, I was able to get just about whatever I wanted to eat. Whole Foods + someone else's money = fun!

My return flight was delayed but I managed to get home at 7:20 pm BEFORE bedtime. I missed my boys and pups. A quick trip is fun but it's always good to come home.

Memorial

Sorry it's taken a while to post about our trip to Florida.

It was a really good trip. It was nice to spend time with John's family. June 29th was John's mom's memorial service, and it was a lovely service. I know it meant a lot for John to be there and have his family with him. He loved his mom, and I'm thankful I was able to meet her. The boys (Ian included) each buried some of Grammy's ashes in the memorial garden at St. John's Episcopal Church.

The trip wasn't all sad. We managed to have some fun too. We did a lot of swimming at the pool and at the beach.

We tried to go to Andretti's Thrill Park but less than an hour after we arrived, it started raining. It wasn't a total bust though, John managed to ride the go karts once.

And...William won a $25 iTunes gift card while Jacob won an iPad Mini!! Crazy. He was so so excited. 

They even had a playground that Ian took advantage of.

The morning we left, we ate breakfast at the Blueberry Muffin. It was awesome. I've been trying to cut back on carbs but I couldn't resist the muffins. Ian and I shared the cinnamon coffee cake muffin. Wow! So good. I should have order a dozen to go.

Sad but happy - all in all still a very nice trip.