All in a Weekend

Friday night pizzas and "The Wedding Ringer" with Shelly and Andy... Saturday matinee "Avengers: Age of Ultron" followed by beers and an indoor cookout (see pictures below of weekend winter weather in Denver!) with friends... Sunday Skype date with Jen Middleton, brunch with Quinn & co., beer with Lauren & Amy. It was a good one, but man did it go by fast!

 

 

 

  

-Breanna

Friday Photos [5.8.15]

Here are some photos from Andy & my week:

Sunny afternoons in the backyard are Ella's most favorite. 

Andy & I are both May babies. We enjoyed our free bowls from Noodles & Co. for our birthday month on Tuesday.

Getting my annual pedi.

Shelly was super into the massage chair. 

Friends at Station 26 Wednesday night! I had a migraine and couldn't join the fun this time, but I have a feeling we'll be back ;o)

I attended two workshops on campus Thursday. The facilitator brought pipe cleaners for us to play with at our leisure, and my table collectively made this little dog pipe cleaner guy.

Out on Thursday celebrating our friend Jen's birthday!

Christine and Jen on Thursday.

Andy and I saw the phenomenal band Young Fathers perform at the Larimer Lounger Thursday evening.

My co-worker Mary putting on a Culinary Demo Friday morning to some Wyoming high school students on a field trip.

It's been pretty rainy and gloomy much of the week here in Denver, which is a big change from our usual sunny days. It's a bit nice sometimes to have a break from the constant sun and have a reason to stay in Friday night, or plan to see a movie in the theater with friends instead of feeling like you have to go hiking or do something outdoors. I'll welcome the sun and warmth back with open arms, but in the meantime, I see some lazy days coming this weekend.

-Breanna

Getting my Groove Back (Not Quite in the Stella Kinda Way)

This was another really good weekend. I'm starting to get my groove back in Denver after so many overnight trips this spring. I spent the last few months essentially getting back from one trip just to start packing for another. And while that is nice at times, I was able to see some beautiful areas like Boise and Vail and meet some phenomenal students, it's also nice to get back into a regular routine. It's about balance, and I feel like I'm getting my balance back: Going to yoga, seeing my friends, getting into the mountains, cooking!

Friday was the Breckenridge release of their beer brewed for ComicCon, this year called Hulk's Mash. We went down to the 1-UP Colfax (video arcade bar) with some friends. I'm not a comic fan for the most part, and the beer wasn't my fav, but the energy and excitement around the event was really fun.

You know it's spring in Denver when the thunder rolls in, and Ella hides somewhere weird.

Friday naps are the best.

Hulk's Mash!!

Since moving to Denver in August 2011, Andy and I have tried to get out a few times a month as weather permits to go for a hike. I really can't remember the last time the two of us went hiking, so we remedied that on Saturday and drove the short 40 minute drive to our favorite trail in Boulder with our buddy Nate. It was Nate's first Colorado hike since moving here in February, and it was awesome to see and hear his excitement at all the amazing views just under an hour from his new home!

There were deer! This close!

Seriously! No zoom!

 

There is literally no better way to end a hike than with beers. And tacos (not pictured).

Apparently Saturday was Derby Day which Andy, Shelly, Kevin, and I chose to celebrate with mint juleps and not watching the Derby.

 

Our friend Chris threw a fundraiser for MS on Sunday called MS is BS and did a stellar job making it really special and successful: A beer pong tournament, silent auction, three kegs of delicious Great Divide beer, and a really fun and supportive group of people. We were honored to be a part of his fundraising efforts. He sent us home with some growlers of GD that Andy and I quickly enjoyed in our backyard.

Wallner unveiling the prizes to the finalists in the tournament. All beer-related and amazing.

Oh hello, Little Monster. Do you want something?

Ya know what? I've never actually seen the movie "How Stella Got Her Groove Back". So I actually can't weigh-in on if I'm getting my groove back post-super-crazy-busy work season in the same way Stella did. I mean, I assume not. Andy and I are going to have to watch that movie ASAP.

-Breanna

Friday Photos [5.1.15]

Here are some photos from Andy & my week:

This amazing photo was on display at the McNichols Building Sunday at the NPR event.

Beautiful view from the window seat on the way to Las Vegas Monday afternoon.

The college fair Monday night. As a bonus for you, this picture features an epic rat tail (bottom left).

Keeping it classy in Vegas! Not pictured is my family size bag of Ruffle potato chips.

My buddy Bryce, who is also an Admissions Rep attending the Vegas fair, and I watched the Bellagio show. This was set to "God Bless the USA".

Swooning over the most amazing breakfast Tuesday morning at Giada's restaurant in Las Vegas.

The view from my hotel room.

Grabbing beers at my fav, Station 26, with my colleague, Patty, and Andy.

Hiking in the mountains. CAN YOU BELIEVE I LIVE HERE?! <3

Andy and Chrissie hangin and loungin Thursday night.

Wow - what a week! Here's one last photo for you in case you can't believe I actually live a short drive from the Rockies (sometimes I don't either):

-Breanna