July Birthday Celebration!

Today we celebrated the July birthdays in our family by going to Cherry Creek Reservoir for a little fun in the sun! We boated, played a little Frisbee, and ate some great BIG cupcakes. It was the perfect day to go because it was 100 degrees. The reservoir was a perfect 76 degrees, which made it feel really good on a 100 degree day. Ella did well by napping most of the day and also taking in the sights and sounds of the reservoir! Happy, happy birthday to my Mama, Uncle Bruce, and cousin Jason! Let’s celebrate the same way next year!

Old Glory celebrates her Birthday

Yesterday was a rocking day as we celebrated the 4th of July at the Bosch cabin up in Indian Hills. This is always the best party in all of colorado and it was a riot to see everyone and their kids just celebrate by hiking, wiffle ball, eating, and of course fireworks. The weather wasn't the best conditions but we were able to get everything in that we needed to. What a great time! Enjoy the video.

Futbol and Fun

This past weekend I really wanted to experience watching a world cup game at a good old fashion American pub. Where the locals who actually watch football know what they are talking about. Now I have to say that I like watching soccer but I'm not fanatical like some people. On Saturday when the US played Ghana my friend Ryan and I went down to the British Bulldog early (We got there at 6:30 am) to watch the game. Good thing we got there that early because we woudn't have got into the pub if we got there later. Let me just say that I have a new found respect for American Soccer fans. The place was packed with cheers,chants, songs, painted faces, flags, drums, and yes even some Vuvuzela's. It was awesome to watch a game in that environment and I'm now a fan for life. Maybe it's time to plan a trip to Brazil for the next World Cup (hopefully the US does better next time).

It was nice to see the country United behind one good cause and I'm sad that we lost but here is a little taste of what I experienced and for 120 minutes we all were best friends without any differences. Just rooting for a country that we all love! This is a video of the reaction right after Landon's Penalty kick. Good times had by all! To bad we didn't win but I have to tell you that this experience made a believer out of me that Soccer can be big in the States if we can just get over that hump. USA! USA! USA!

Going for A dip in more ways than one

On Monday, Kim and I celebrated our second anniversary together. Wow have we done a lot in the last 2 years. But I have to tell you it's been the best 2 years of my life. So on Monday we went on our first date without Ella and headed to the Melting Pot for our anniversary dinner. What a great night of food and conversation. Look it how far we have come.



Then today we decided to join Cara and the gang (sounds like a great eighties band -- Let's bring back the puffs Cara). Ella is not old enough yet to do anything but sleep and chill so we didn't get in the pool but it was fun just hanging out with our family friends. Karen and Colleen joined us as well so it was a full family affair. The boy's got to hold Ella and my favorite part was Alana telling us that she is going to name her baby Ella. Melts my heart. Here is a fun video.

one week down!

Well Kim and I survived the week and we think we are starting to get the hang of this parenting thing. HA HA I'm sure things will change rapidly but we are loving our moments with Ella. Here are some images from the first week at home.