Beers, Dogs, and Friends

Beers, dogs, and friends. That's what I filled my weekend with. And those three things combined make for a pretty rockin weekend.

Friday was a beer and games night with Shelly & Kevin. The four of us enjoyed happy hour at Wonderland Brewing in Denver, followed by Cards Against Humanity and beer bombers at home.

 

Me and my Funkwerks Belgian Stout bomber which took Kevin and I no time to enjoy.

Ella was helping me, though mainly was disinterested in being held or playing the game together.  

It was a really close game. I won, gloated, and some people couldn't deal.  

Now enter the portion of Friday night where Ella and Rhett were begging. This went on for...hours. Prompted mainly by Breanna feeding the dogs from the table (I KNOW I am such a sucker). 

Dance...

...dance...

...dance!

Saturday was the Denver Flea Market, an opportunity to connect local artisans with buyers. It's such a neat event and we always find things we want to buy and sometimes, after a couple beers, we buy beautiful things we can't afford. It was a really fantastic day with some of our dear Denver friends.

Our buddy, Justin, interviewing one of the artisans between two fleas.

Flea loves ties from Knotty.

And Andy loves beer from New Belgium.

Sunday we went out with friends in Denver for some drinks and to recharge for the work week.

Daniel thought some henna-inspired art on my hand would be nice.

Black socks and rolled up jeans. My man.

This was the first weekend in a while that I didn't have a lot of work to do, or work events to attend throughout the weekend. I've been doing so much weekend work that it felt a bit like cheating to have the days off! I hope you were able to steal a few memorable weekend moments for yourself, too!

-Breanna

Friday Photos [4.17.15]

Here are some photos from Andy and my week:

Monday I felt not awesome after returning from a work trip. Ella and I, and a book, hung out for a bit.

The view from my hotel room in Grand Junction, CO this week.

Cheers to my Minnesota family from Kannah Creek Brewing in GJ, CO.

Mosaic at Fruita Monument High School in western Colorado. So beautiful.

Icy conditions may cause JAZZ HANDS.

Heelllloo Vail Pass.

Colorado driving.

My friend, Becky, created this beautiful piece and it so soooo spoke to me this week. Thank you, Becky <3

This is my buddy Carl. We met freshman year of college, and haven't talked since 2005. We met up in Denver in 2015 and had THE BEST TIME EVER. Really great friendships, yea, they don't die :o)

 

Andy and I stopped off at Funkwerks for Friday happy hour (some of us were happier ;o) )

-Breanna

All in a Weekend: Boise, Denver, Ice Cream, Coffee, Wine, and More

I spent Friday in Boise, ID. Which, originally I was thinking how disappointing it was going to be to spend a Friday night alone in Boise, but in reality found myself super pleasantly surprised with the city. I decided the evening would be even better with some ice cream and went to Goody's, not too far from my place. In addition to some out-of-this-world chocolate truffle raspberry ice cream, I was treated to a live jazz trio performing on the patio. How's that for an amazing discovery? I gotta say, Boise, you impress me.

A good, old fashioned candy shop, too!

Ice cream counters were made for kids to enjoy.

In hindsight, I ordered too much.

<3

Saturday I presented scholarships at the Idaho state FCCLA competition awards ceremony, which was the main reason for my Idaho trip. At Johnson & Wales University, we offer university scholarships and programs for students who were involved in FCCLA in high school, so we try to have a presence at state competitions when we can. Following the ceremony, I headed to a coffee shop downtown Boise to kill some time and enjoy the lovely local culture. I do love spending an afternoon reading in a coffee shop!

I flew home Saturday mid-afternoon, and Andy's sis-in-law was visiting Denver from Chicago and staying with us for the evening. We grabbed some drinks and all caught-up all night and, man, that's what Saturdays are about.

The lovely Kristin, loving Denver life! And we loved having her <3

Shelly and Kevin had us, and their friend Andrew, over for a delicious Sunday night southern-inspired grill-out. Our favorites: Good friends, food, and drinks!

Wait! Don't stop pouring, Kevin, I gotta get the picture! (You're welcome, Shelly ;o) ) 

THESE DOGS!

Phew! What a weekend! 

-Breanna

Friday Photos [4.10.15]

Here are some photos from Andy & my week:

Breakfast with my fam on Monday morning. Meg was loving the chocolate chip pancakes and bacon!

Andy hangin with our buddy Jack at Alpine Dog Brewing in Denver Tuesday afternoon. 

The Punch Brothers! Tuesday night show.

My sweet airbnb vacation rental in Boise, ID. I loved the colorful, welcoming door.

Pumpkin Old Fashioned at Fork downtown Boise. One of my dinner dates for the night. Also, the risotto and salmon was one of the best dinners I've had in a while.

I asked the bartender at 10 Barrel Brewing downtown Boise to help me choose a beer. And then this happened (two more arrived after the photo).

The electric boxes in downtown Boise were all covered with beautiful artwork.

Reflections.

The local record store.

Another picture of my vacation rental, this one inside the bright, colorful kitchen.

-Breanna

Friday Photos [4.3.15]

Here are some photos from Andy & my week:

Heeeey Rob.

Monday night ice cream run.

Spring <3

Tuesday with Chrissie. (Chrissie is my friend, not pictured. I did not name my wine.)

Wednesday night concert!

Amy and her new pal.

Dad & Mom! In Denver!

I was in the JWU bookstore and found this required reading. 

Meg was helping with breakfast Friday morning. It was so good.  

Ladies!!

-Breanna