Finally Summer

This past Monday was 40º outside, not a very warm start for Summer. Then Wednesday it decided to warm up outside to about 75º. So I figured it was time to plant some vegetables and buy some flowers. We got these flowers as housewarming gift.



I planted 4 tomato plants, cilantro, basil, lavender and bought this hanging pot of flowers. I also bought some cucumber plants that I need to plant. I think I will buy and plant some peppers and more herbs when I get some more time. There's nothing like fresh veggies for salad in the summer.

Our Closest Neighbor

One day a couple weeks ago Gavin and I were playing in the front yard and the fox across the street came out of his den. He let me walk right up to him. I was close enough to touch him. We've seen them come out at night right around dusk, but never during the day like this.

New House!

So I guess I haven't blogged in a long time. I went to TN for a week at the end of March. Then we got back and had put an offer on a house that we thought there was no way they would accept, since a month earlier someone put the same offer on it. Well they accepted it. So we close on April 29th. Painted for a week and a half and moved in on May 10th. We are still unpacking and need to finish painting our Master retreat and bathroom and need paint the entry way and other two bathrooms. We put some curtains and blinds up, but still need to buy more. I will post inside pictures soon.
We had a quick housewarming on Monday, after being gone for 4 days at a convention in the Springs. It was really nice to have all our friends over. We had Mexican and played cards and games.

Mosaic Monday!

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I've been making a few changes to my site. Made a new header and may be making some more changes in the next couple weeks so bear with me.

I'm Back!

Or at least I hope I am. Things have been very crazy lately, and I haven't had time to post. I've started many posts in the past month and never got to finish them. So there's lots to talk about. I stayed at Red Crags Bed and Breakfast in Manitou Springs the last weekend in January. It was built in 1884 and served as a wellness clinic. Seven of my friend and I spent the weekend scrap booking there. Kara and I stayed in the Pikes Peak Room. We had so much fun. I was able to get 19 scrap book pages done.




While I was gone Clint, Simon, and Ben decided to have a contest and grow a mustache. Simon only lasted a week and so Ben shaved his off too. Clint finally shaved his off last Monday.

Gavin got his haircut short. It was getting in his eyes again so we just went really short this time.



Monday Clint and I went on a date. We went to Nine 75 for a Love of Port (and chocalate!) Dinner. Nine 75 is about 2 minutes down the road. We had a five course meal and tried 11 ports and one table wine.

The Menu

APPETIZER
Prosciutto and Melon, Pear and Blue Cheese
served with Barros Off-Dry White Port NV
ENTRÉE
Pistachio-Encrusted Pork Tenderloin, Chocolate Port Sauce, Sweet Potato Fries
served with Callabriga 2004 (Douro, Portugal)
DESSERT
Trio of Cakes and Trio of Non-Vintaged Ports: Vanilla Cheesecake with Chilean Cherry Coulis, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with Sweet Cream Frosting
served with Barros Lagrima NV, Barros Ruby NV and Barros Tawny NV
CHEESE
Stilton Cheese, Chilean Cherries and Toasted Almonds and Walnuts
served with a Trio of Vintaged Ports: Barros 2000, Barros LBV 2000/2001 and Barros Colheita 1996
AFTER DINNER
Assortment of Butter Caramels, Dried Fruits, Chocolate-Covered Almond Biscotti and Chocolate-Covered Dried Figs
served with a Flight of Aged Tawnies: Barros 10YO, Barros 20YO, Barros 30YO and Barros 40YO Tawny Ports
COFFEE AND TEA





Yesterday was beautiful outside, it was 73º. We had a cookout and Deb and Mikes. Gavin enjoyed playing outside. We played horseballs. It's a variation of the game horse shoes. You have 2 golfballs attached by a rope and you are throwing them at a 3 rail target 30 feet away. I'm not very good at it, but we had a good time anyways.



Today it's been snowing since about 6am, and is suppose to continue until 9pm. We are expected to get 6-8". What a change from yesterday. Here are some pictures of the boy helping me cook lunch this afternoon.

I'm sure there is much more to talk about that has been going on for over the last month. But I'm exhausted so that's all for now.

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