Memorial Weekend
Happy Memorial Day everyone!! My swedish readers are probably wondering what that means... Today is a day to honor and remember those that gave their lives for our country. And since we are a country in war, it's an important and meaningful day for many Americans who have lost a loved one. For me it always symbolizes the beginning of summer and a day to be with family and friends. And that is exactly what I did.
Today my dad and I went down to Denver to meet up with the Brooks at Red Robin! I met their newest addition...Jaxon! He is like a mini-Nick. SOOOO cute!! It was a great lunch with Steph and Nick and a good time to catch up with each other! I always enjoy their company. I also got all my updates on some Fort Lewis alumni basketball players. So crazy how everyone has grown up, got married, had kids, bought houses... the list goes on. It's always also fun to talk about the old times...good times for sure!
JAXON!! (5 months on Wednesday)
After lunch, my dad and I walked over to Park Meadows Mall and looked around at a couple of shops. Then we drove to Kellie and Jay's house and to see baby #2, Charlie!! It's pretty fun visiting all my friends now and seeing all their babies. Charlie is so adorable and was basically our entertainment. So we chatted for awhlie with Kel and Jay and then we came back to Colorado Springs. Since it is Memorial Day, my dad and I thought it was only right to grill out for dinner. So we stopped at the store and picked up some chicken to grill. Made dinner tonight and watched the Stanely Cup while we ate. Chicago ends up winning game #2 and leads the series 2-0.
CHARLIE
Such a curious little guy!
SO now let's rewind in time and let me talk about Sunday. On Sunday, my dad and I decided to go to Territory Days in Colorado City, just west of Colo. Springs. Basically Territory Days is a big festival with tons of booths, junk food, concerts and beer gardens. Just a big celebration in honor of Memorial Day. There were tons of people at this event. When we got there, we really had no idea what to do or where to go, so we just began following the herds of people....
Packed with people.
Many of the booths were food stands. Full of many different choices. Dad and I decided to try the ribs on a stick and ate sweet potatoe fries and tator twists along with it. MAJOR JUNK FOOD! But by far the craziest thing I saw here was the FRIED SNICKERS sign. I MEAN SERIOUSLY...FRIED SNICKERS??? We really do put the definition of fat in America! I should of bought one just to see what they taste like, but I didnt get around to it. But all the food that we tried was delicious (of course it's fried) and beer was nice also. The weather was amazing and the sun shinned the entire day. Not too hot though. I was so exhausted when we got home, that I ended up falling asleep around 8.30. Too much sun and walking I think. But it was a fun day for sure!!
My dad eating his ribs on a stick.
Yep I had to take a picture of it.
Tomorrow it is back to Fort Collins to say goodbye to my grandparents. They are headed back to Arizona on Wednesday, so tomorrow is my last day to hangout with them. Then it is back to Janey's and the kiddos. I am going to help Janey prepare for her big garage sale on Saturday! Can't wait to see them again!!
Dean and Norah eating their popsicles in the sun!! SOOOOOOOo cute!
WELL goodnight everyone!!
Have a great week!!!
KRAMAR
Today my dad and I went down to Denver to meet up with the Brooks at Red Robin! I met their newest addition...Jaxon! He is like a mini-Nick. SOOOO cute!! It was a great lunch with Steph and Nick and a good time to catch up with each other! I always enjoy their company. I also got all my updates on some Fort Lewis alumni basketball players. So crazy how everyone has grown up, got married, had kids, bought houses... the list goes on. It's always also fun to talk about the old times...good times for sure!
JAXON!! (5 months on Wednesday)
After lunch, my dad and I walked over to Park Meadows Mall and looked around at a couple of shops. Then we drove to Kellie and Jay's house and to see baby #2, Charlie!! It's pretty fun visiting all my friends now and seeing all their babies. Charlie is so adorable and was basically our entertainment. So we chatted for awhlie with Kel and Jay and then we came back to Colorado Springs. Since it is Memorial Day, my dad and I thought it was only right to grill out for dinner. So we stopped at the store and picked up some chicken to grill. Made dinner tonight and watched the Stanely Cup while we ate. Chicago ends up winning game #2 and leads the series 2-0.
CHARLIE
Such a curious little guy!
SO now let's rewind in time and let me talk about Sunday. On Sunday, my dad and I decided to go to Territory Days in Colorado City, just west of Colo. Springs. Basically Territory Days is a big festival with tons of booths, junk food, concerts and beer gardens. Just a big celebration in honor of Memorial Day. There were tons of people at this event. When we got there, we really had no idea what to do or where to go, so we just began following the herds of people....
Packed with people.
Many of the booths were food stands. Full of many different choices. Dad and I decided to try the ribs on a stick and ate sweet potatoe fries and tator twists along with it. MAJOR JUNK FOOD! But by far the craziest thing I saw here was the FRIED SNICKERS sign. I MEAN SERIOUSLY...FRIED SNICKERS??? We really do put the definition of fat in America! I should of bought one just to see what they taste like, but I didnt get around to it. But all the food that we tried was delicious (of course it's fried) and beer was nice also. The weather was amazing and the sun shinned the entire day. Not too hot though. I was so exhausted when we got home, that I ended up falling asleep around 8.30. Too much sun and walking I think. But it was a fun day for sure!!
My dad eating his ribs on a stick.
Yep I had to take a picture of it.
Tomorrow it is back to Fort Collins to say goodbye to my grandparents. They are headed back to Arizona on Wednesday, so tomorrow is my last day to hangout with them. Then it is back to Janey's and the kiddos. I am going to help Janey prepare for her big garage sale on Saturday! Can't wait to see them again!!
Dean and Norah eating their popsicles in the sun!! SOOOOOOOo cute!
WELL goodnight everyone!!
Have a great week!!!
KRAMAR
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