Two Reasons to Party

School is out for the summer! (Blessing #1150). Jenica's happy, but Jillian is sad. (Jillian loves school.) Not only is school out, but its also Jenica's 15th birthday! (#1151) I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. It also happened to be the day she received her first helicopter ride . . . But that's a story for another time.

The girls wanted to do a little laser-taggin', and then we had a picnic courtesy of Flippin' Sweet. On the menu: Pepperoni-beef Calzone and S'More Dolcé. It was A-MAZ-ING! (#1152)

 

You've got to try this yummy dessert! It was SOOOOO yummy! I've got to find that recipe!

The party isn't over yet! We've got all weekend to celebrate. Happy Birthday, sweet Jenica!

Mothers Day Weekend

By now, most everyone knows my favorite place in the whole world to visit is Colorado. So when God gave us the opportunity to spend Mothers Day weekend in Colorado, we took it. (Blessing #1145). Unfortunately, Jenica didn't go with us because she got a better offer. . . . A state soccer playoff game in Omaha. Even though she doesn't normally play on the Varsity team she still went with the team, suited up, and got subbed into the state playoff game towards the end of the game. (#1146) I won't mention the score, but we didn't win.

Team prayer before the game

She had a great weekend with her friends, and the rest of us enjoyed a bit of Colorado. Check out these clouds! The sky was so pretty driving into Colorado. (#1147)

Of course, we had to stop at the sign for a picture. Jillian saw it as another opportunity to show off another version of her gymnastics salute.

Besides eating at some yummy restaurants, we did some hiking at the Red Rocks Park. (#1148)

 

Shall we salute?

 

Jillian shows off her salute . . . Again.

And again . . .

And again. The whole time saying, "I've always dreamed of doing this! I love it here! We should move to Colorado!" (Atta girl, Jillie!)

When the Red Rocks Amphitheater isn't being used for a concert, fitness junkies come here to get in a strenuous workout. We don't fall into that category. We got a thigh burn just walking up the 70 rows of bleachers. I'm amazed at all the people who go there for a really good (free) workout. Crazy people! But the view is awesome!! (#1149)