Firsts of the Season

Well as most of you know the weather here in Colorado is so unpredictable.  We had an unusually warm March and nothing but a cold April.  In no other state can you go from 80 degrees to 40 degrees in a matter of hours.  Growing up I don't remember having such bad wind here but let me tell you if the wind picks up, it will pretty much ruin all plans.  Being a native I should remember these things before I decide to...

FISHING IN THE BOAT IN MARCH

Getting ready to launch

I decided it was a great day to sport my new Capri's as I was sure to get lots of sun.  WRONG after about 5 minutes of nice weather the clouds came in and the weather turned cold and windy.  We were on the opposite side of the lake with waves on the boat and me screaming at Brad thinking we were going to cap size.  After a scary trip across the lake I was soaking wet, windblown and cold.  So much for a relaxing fishing trip and sun.

CU SPRING FOOTBALL GAME

Once again it was a beautiful day in Colorado.  I had been running around all day in my Jeans and light jacket with flip flops.  We got a call from our friend to join him at the Spring game.  WOW was I in for a shock when we got there and more then half the stadium was leaving.  Well you guessed it.... It was TOO cold.  So after standing out side and freezing for an hour we got to go on the field and get the coach's autographs.  So an least is wasn't a complete lost cause.

Brad Freezing at the Game

Us on the field before Autographs (Notice the "Spring" light jackets we were sporting

FIRST SUNDAY ROCKIES GAME OF THE YEAR

Baseball in Colorado any time of the year can be iffy but wow this I think took the cake to go down in crazy Rockies weather history.  NOTE: I do think it takes second place to last years April Rockies game tornado scare where we had to hunker down in the breeze ways to wait out the Twister that was looming in the distance.  

Getting colder as they practice

Back to this year... Brad and I leave to 75 degree blue sky weather where we actually had to take off layers as we were driving down to Denver.  I was thinking today is the day I am going to get that tan, WRONG.  We arrive at the stadium where you guessed it the wind was picking up and it was getting cloudy.  I was wearing my Capri's, light jacket and flip flops, luckily I last minute grabbed an umbrella.  John got field passes where we were able to enjoy batting practice up close and personal.  At this point it was getting COLD.  After leaving the field we walked around some and was heading to our seats when...  (See pictures of events as they unfolded)

Getting Colder

Rain is starts to fall as we head to our seats

Full out SNOW

Well I think I may have learned my leasson that anything you do early on in the season you better be ready for any weather that comes your way!!! My tan now is coming from Target's Jergins Tanning Lotion!!!

Happy Birthday to Me

This blog is a little late but as you will see we have been very busy with Birthday festivities and other fun things.  In true birthday fashion not only did I celebrate a day but gosh darn I spread it out to last a whole weekend.  I just love how you can make that work so you can feel special more then just one day!!!

Friday we had a nice quit birthday dinner with Brad's mom and step dad.  I chose to have flank steak, Cesar salad, and twice baked potatoes.  It was so yummy.  We topped it off with my favorite cake from Whole Foods, the Chantilie with fresh fruit.

Saturday Brad scheduled a get together with some friends and family at Centro on Pearl Street.  We hadn't been there before but thought it would be great to try.  The food and the company were great.  I got lots of great gifts and it was fun to celebrate with everyone.

Sunday we headed up to Black Hawk to celebrate with some good friends and Brad's Sister.  We got a great deal on a room so decided to spend the night and hang out all day on my actual birthday.  We had such a great time.  We ate a The White Buffalo in The Lodge Casino and then gambled and hit the pool at Ameristar where we were staying.  We all had a great time, at was a much needed relaxing break.  Too bad it was a Sunday night as no one was able to stay over night with us as they had to work.  Brad and I did enjoy Monday my actual birthday gambling and actually winning!!  We found a new game that was very fun and easy to win lots of money quick.  It was a nice change from my normal the Wizard of Oz game that I like to play.  On our way home we went to one of my all time favorite BBQ Restaurants, Smokies.  My mom used to take me here on my birthday a lot when I was growing up, it was always a good treat. 

 

All in all I had such a great birthday celebration.  I do however feel that I can't possible be 28!!!  I feel like I am getting so old, what happened to my early 20's!!!  O'well I am happy to be blessed with so many great people to share life's happiness with.  Here's to a great year at 28!!!