Backpacking...ish

We left later than planned and the drive down dirt roads sans signage took longer than expected, so we camped at the base of Missouri Lakes the first night.  It was still an incredible spot that smelled like pine and clean water; there was river running next to it.

 

Pups ended up sleeping at our feet.  Thank the Lord we purchase the 2+ tent.  Seriously.

Work Horse

Someone wanted to be with me while I worked.

Leavers Remorse

Seriously regret not getting this.

Kona Misses Karley

Pretty much the only thing that got me through today.

Unexpected Delights

We decided to venture out to Target (again), and to grab some brunch at a new eatery down the street: Early Bird Restaurant.  Once again, soooo glad we did!  What a tasty treat!

We spent the rest of the warm afternoon at the house enjoy fruits of our food labor (Nar makes the best Pimento cheese dip ever), some incredible wines from Palisade, and wishing her trip never had to end...

Tomorrow. Will. Suck.

Beanie Babies!

Nar had been looking for Beanie Babies on eBay and Craigslist to use as "pets" or babies for her upcoming first grade class.  The things she thought of to associate and teach the kids through their very own stuffed Beanie Baby was just astounding to me!

I suggested looking on Craigslist in my area...who knew there were so many collectors!  She e-mailed one lovely lady selling over 150.  When Karley told her what she wanted to buy them for and how much she could spend, she responded that she would pick out 30 of them (the count Nar needed), and would donate them to such a worth cause.

We. Were. Floored.

We met her at a Starbucks in Louisville on our way to the third of what would eventually be four Target shopping excursions (we love us some Target).  It was so fun to be a part of it!

Later Saturday night we hit up Lucky Pie for Bobby's birthday party and had some incredible (as usual) pizza and laughs.

No one noticed that we matched. ;-)

Life's Little Treasures

We spent the afternoon shopping at The Orchard!  First stop: an adventure in cheap treasures at Dollar Tree.  Nar then found us both a new perfume that ended up smelling amazing at Ross for $12.99!  On a bargain high, we stopped at Ulta to ensure we hadn't missed any perfume necessities since you can't open the boxes at Ross (we hadn't), nabbed some new makeup, and finished at Old Navy where myriad deals were to be made.

The best part of the afternoon (and evening since we shut the place down), was Wine & Cheese!  It was a beautiful cloudy evening and The Orchard was having their Friday night concert series, so we sat out on the patio right next to the flowers and enjoyed the live band and even livelier discussion!

 Nar was able to experience her very first E.C.P.

But when we finally left when they closed at 10pm, we both agreed it was one of the best nights we'd ever had!

Free

Poor Narnenz got some pretty bad altitude sickness (you're apparently not supposed to do any rigorious exercise, excessive eating, nor drinking within the first 24 hours to avoid it - we put her on a bike and stuffed her full of sushi and mead on her first night here...oops).  But when she was finally feeling better, there was nothing like Georgia Boys to enjoy as her first post-puke meal! ;-)

Konaman looooooved him some Karley.

We spent the evening watching fireworks in the back yard, and Nar & I managed to BOTH fit on the hammock...it was a great Independance Day!

NAR'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!

Biked up to Kira Sushi for our first (of many) celebratory meals!

Can I bite his legs?

Change

Remember these?

New paint, new place.

Puppy Luvs

Epic squee.

You know how I know Mike's out of town?

Mason Jars

They're like the frying pans of 2013.  Who knew, right?!

Place

For $25 and free shipping from Amazon, you really can't ask for more.

Accessories

My co-worker's shoes are brighter than mine, no joke.

Plotting

This is happening.

What Mike Made Me

I am floored by his wood-working skills.  Here's a picture..."I could make that."  And he does.

Overgrown

When you plant new sod you're not supposed to walk on it, and therefor mow, for three weeks...

 Before...

 Ahhhhhfter!

Foo Foo

Quivas is the place to be...

Enchantment

My parents sent me photos of their yard; it never ceases to amaze and delight.

Really, Denver?

Ladies Happy Hour

Love these girls!

Mint Condition

Freecycle wheelbarrow FTW!

Weekend Biz Results

Bam.

Backyard Biz

Almost Camping

Overnight camping just wasn't in the cards for us...but we did have a beautiful drive...

Amber Waves of Grain

Keebler adores tall grass.

High Tea with Heidi, Round 2

We have begun a monthly tradition, which I love!  On our second tea-tasting, we went to Boulder Tea House.  While we preferred the Huckleberry, the surroundings couldn't have been more fascinating!

Next stop: The Brown Palace High Tea!

Until next year, Palisade...and eventually when we can retire