While we wait....

We'll Make Jelly!

And PLENTY of it!

Upon arrival to our home in Denver, my mom spotted our Concord grape vines in full bloom and ready to be harvested. I have to admit, you really couldn't escape it's fragrance as you milled around the house! We started our operation small. A meagerly batch of jelly. Pick-Clean-Boil-Juice/Cheesecloth/Reduce and Thicken/Can

We canned 12 cans our first batch.

Tried the jelly.

and fell in LOVE!

In the following days we made 64 Jars of Jelly!

I'll never forget such a sweet memory made with my mom as we waited for baby to arrive. It was fun talking about what we would do if my water broke and we were in mid-process with the jelly. It was fun seeing my mom so excited about teaching my the art of canning.

It was beautiful using a blooming creation to make something new, and tasty!

Can't wait to do it again next year!

Thanks for all the fun, mom!

The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

32 weeks! Sight Seeing with family! What could be better? http://www.royalgorgebridge.com

After church, we packed up the car with drinks and lunch and headed south west to the Royal Gorge. We were anxious to see this natural wonder boasting "A place that brings together the scenic beauty of the Grand Canyon and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge. "

It was spectacular! This picture is taken at the bottom of the gorge next to the Arkansas River. How did we get to the bottom you ask? We took the Incline Railway straight down! Here's a complete description:

Built in 1931, and traveling at a 45-degree angle, America's steepest Incline Railway is still considered one of the most difficult structures ever built. Here, timeless granite walls loom all around as you descend over 1,500 feet to the canyon floor, a mere 50 feet at its widest. Looking up, the Bridge appears as a delicate ribbon cutting across the sky.

Stepping off the car, you'll enjoy the cool spray of the roaring Arkansas River, while whitewater rafters brave the Class 5 rapids below your feet. One can only imagine what it must have been like with guns blazing and dynamite exploding as early railroad officials hired Bat Masterson to protect their crew and materials in the Royal Gorge War.

Riding over the suspension bridge, funnel cakes, rootbeer, laughing, instant lotto tickets at the gas station and more made this adventure perfect for a family outing!

Welcome to Denver Mom and Aunt Bee!

Full Day for us Girls!

- pick up from the train station

- go to Snooze: Sweet Potato Pancake, Hashbrowns, Juan's Breakfast Tacos, Caprese Benny, and a Hot Chai Latte

- unpack at home

- Celestial Seasonings tour, tasting, and shopping in Boulder

- Root Down for dinner: Rosemary Lavender Lemonade (mom got it with vodka), Edamame Hummus with Wonton Chips, Colorado Lamb Slider with Harissa Aoili, Udi’s Challah Bun & Arugula, Organic Sweet Potato Fries w/ Curry Lime Sauce, Veggie Burger Slider w/ Tomato Jam, Sprout Salad & Udi’s Challah Bun, Sweet Potato "Falafel" w/ Lemon-Tahini Yogurt, Israeli Salad, Sesame Seeds & Serrano Oil, Sean and Aunt Becky enjoyed local brews :)

- Matt and Laura even met up with us for dinner!

- Exhausted, mom and I tried to stay up to watch a movie with no success.

A jam packed day full of fun! Welcome to Denver Thelma and Louise!

Cucina Colore w/ the Blocks

Mr. and Mrs. Block Visit Denver

With Matt and Laura moving just two short weeks ago, Laura's parents could not wait any longer to visit and see their new set up! Denver welcomed them with open arms! It was so fun catching up with Laura's parents and helping them celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary at Cucina Colore in Cherry Creek. We had a great time of sharing stories, eating great Italian food, and laughing at each and every one of Laura's dad's jokes! So fun spending time with you guys, can't wait to see you again!

Pam, Matt, Sean, Tim, Laura, Lizzy

Sisterly Love!

the dios and the dios

The sweetest brother's picture to date!

KK Visits!

So fun that my dear dear friend Katie decided to make an impromptu visit to Denver this week! We had an awesome time chatting and catching up, eating dinner at her sister's house, and traveling to Garden of the Gods. It was so refreshing to have such a wonderful, long-time friend here to visit our home, share our excitement and anticipation about baby, and catch up on all the happenings in our seemingly more adult life.

kindred spirits.

30 weeks pregnant

Thanks for visiting KK! Can't wait for you to return and can't wait for you to meet our little Baby Boo!