Nate, Me, and the Rockies

I’ve wanted to attend a major league baseball game for a very long time. I’m not really into watching sports on TV but I really enjoy attending games. I was so blessed to be able to go to a game with my son Nate while visiting Denver. We saw the Rockies play the Padres and really enjoyed the game. The Padres got ahead early but there were a few good opportunities to catch up late in the game that made it really exciting. Nate and I cheered for the Rockies like locals and had a great time!

We had some super dogs for dinner (not so good). Nate’s dropped his after a few bites and eventually dropped part of mine that I gave up after seeing his sad face. Ha. Good thing we had a bag of skittles……

 

We sat at the far end of the stadium in center field. This area of the stadium is called the Rock Pile. The tickets for this area are only 4 dollars each! What a steal for a great time!

I’m never going to forget that night. Never.

Under a Parasol

Here are some fun pictures of our niece, Emma.

Geez, I wish it was socially acceptable for a 30 year old woman to relax just like this (maybe minus the pacifier...). She looks soooo relaxed and I could use some of that... ;)

And here is Jordin, cute as ever.

Colorado Blvd

Denver is different than I was expecting. Quite different, actually. I was thinking it'd be similar to SLC but it certainly is not. Here's what I've noticed so far.

It's bigger than I thought it would be.

It's very dirty.

The drivers are very pleasant.

The whole metro area is on a grid, but downtown is on a grid diagonal from everywhere else. We got totally lost our first night when we didn't realize this.

King Sooper's is a weird name for a grocery store chain.

Lots and lots of Ross stores.

Lots and lots of liquor stores.

The traffic lights are loooong.

LOTS of churches. I've seen tons of different churches in Missouri and Pennsylvania, but I wasn't expecting it in Denver. On one church's sign it read "Progressive Christians in a Traditional Setting."

I've driven up and down Colorado Blvd a few times and think it's interesting. I bet it was a silky, shiny new boulevard back in the day. Today it's run down. On my drive today I thought I'd snap some pictures with the ipod while stopped at traffic lights.

I edited them on the ipod's Camera+ app using a retro feel, since most of the buildings were built a few decades ago.

My Kitchen Want List

Here is a shot of my kitchen.

 

 

 

These are the linen drapes I made for our sliding glass door. The colors are my inspiration for the rest of my décor.

 

 

 

 

I already have a mirror that I just need to paint.

 

 

 

We have a giant wooden spoon and fork to hang on the wall I would paint high gloss white…if I decide to use them.

 

 

 

 

I have a similar fruit basket I’m going to paint green.

 

 

I have a similar wall scroll I’m probably going to paint green, also.

 

 

 

Below are things that I don’t have, but would love to add.

 

 

 

White subway tile backsplash.

 

traditional kitchen design by san francisco architect Wm. F. Holland/Architect

 

Stainless steel or white vintage style scale.

 

Large glass jars for my baking ingredients.

 

Vintage style spice tins.

 

A bold, colorful rug like one of these.

 

Maybe I would go with a farmhouse table.

 

And two benches and two chairs.

 

Upholstered with this fabric.

 

And a centerpiece along the lines of these for our cupcakes, cookies, etc.

 

 

I don’t know or even care if this light clashes with my above items. I’m IN LOVE with edison bulbs in round glass fixtures. Ooh la la.
I’d pay big money for this…but at the sound of 1000 big ones I’m just guessing it’s not going to happen. 
Maybe in a few years the style will debut at Ikea?

 

If the above light just doesn’t work with the rest of the kitchen, maybe…just maybe…I’d be able to settle for something like this.

 

I may be way off with my styling. What do I know about decorating and design? 

I can at least incorporate a few things immediately and then work towards incorporating a few other items
…except the light…
gonna have to find a less beautiful, less inspirational, and less costly version.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed a peek into my dream kitchen.

Jujitsu Padawan

 

That is quite an intimidating opponent! In early August Nate and I observed a Japanese Jujitsu class. He saw all the kids doing rolls, punches, blocks, and kicks. Nate didn’t want to participate that day because he didn’t have the proper clothing. So he borrowed karate clothes from his Uncle Kelly (from when Kelly was a kid). I think he looks quite sharp in his gi, don’t you?

 

After getting the gi, Nate literally jumped in. They do a lot of jumping and rolls in his form of martial arts. Nate really had a fun time being in the class.

You may have noticed Nate’s end of summer hair style. I think it works with the gi.

Nate’s classes have since come to an end with the new school year. We want him to try a few other sports next year. We’ll see what sport/martial art he chooses in the long run. We are very proud of him.

The last two photos were edited per Nate’s instructions. I hope you enjoy all the pictures. They can be downloaded from this gallery.