365 Denver: 351-365

Day 351

Sunday, July 20
After our super fun camping weekend, Sally had a lot of pig fat on her head and dirt on her body.  She reluctantly had a much needed bath!

Day 352

Monday, July 21

Out to the Coors for the short tour.

Day 353

Tuesday, July 22

Pool day!

Day 354

Wednesday, July 23

Floating the river in Golden and enjoying some fine company and beers.

Day 355

Thursday, July 24

Today I went to the dog park and randomly ran into two people I knew!  It was the happiest of surprises and made Denver feel even more like a home.
We had a big, fun crowd for softball tonight!

Day 356

Friday, July 25

Pam and I collecting donations at the Rockies game for our school!
Then an awesomely fun night out at Punch Bowl Social.

Day 357

Saturday, July 26

Movie time - Lucy.  I really liked it... and it reminds me of how my taste in things (movies, food, activities, etc.) has changed over the years.
Followed by a fun night out with friends.

Day 358

Sunday, July 27

We went fishing, caught a bunch of trout, and cooked them up for dinner!

Day 359

Monday, July 28

Quandary Peak!  I was SO proud of Sally - she did such an awesome job on her first 14er!
Summer 14er goal: 7/10

Day 360

Tuesday, July 29

Yoga/pool with the girls and beers with the boys before volleyball.
I love how much Colorado loves beer.

Day 361

Wednesday, July 30

Rainy day reading at one of my favorite coffee shops.

Day 362

Thursday, July 31
The softball crew.  We may lose every game, but we have a great time.

Day 363

Friday, August 1
Love my snuggle bug.

Day 364

Saturday, August 2
Shakespeare Festival in Boulder with the family.

It was a lovely night and quite the humorous show.

Day 365

Sunday, August 3
A little hike in RMNP to some pretty waterfalls.

365 Denver: 341-350

 Day 341

Thursday, July 10

Working out at the Red Rocks... guess I'm really one of those crazy locals now.

Day 342

Friday, July 11

A day of frolicking at the Great Sand Dunes, Zapata Falls, and Pueblo!

Day 343

Saturday, July 12

Long line for Sally to get checked out at the cheap vet clinic.

Day 344

Sunday, July 13

Amazing morning hiking Grays and Torreys by moonlight, up in time for the sunrise.  Colorado is BEAUTIFUL.

Day 345

Monday, July 14

Working on getting certified in Colorado... again... still not resolved.

Why can't people just do their jobs?!

Also, reading my new book from the library!  Gotta love David Sedaris.

Day 346

Tuesday, July 15

BRAD AND JACOB!

They had a short layover at DIA, but it was SO good to see them and so wonderful to finally meet Jacob.

Day 347

Wednesday, July 16

Morning climbing session before heading into the mountains to camp.

Day 348

Thursday, July 17

Belford/Oxford... exhausting hikes!

Summer 14er goal: 6/10

Day 349

Friday, July 18

Hanging out at the Cherry Creek Reservoir.   It was fun to chill at the beach and just be silly... and to people watch some white trash funny situations. 

Day 350

Saturday, July 19

I tagged along to a huge camping weekend with a ton of awesome people.  True to the Colorado spirit, everybody was chill, happy, fun, and up for a good time.  We played lots of games, took afternoon naps in hammock city, cooled down in the creek, had a bonfire, and roasted a pig.  It was a grand ol' time.

365 Denver: 331-340

Day 331

Monday, June 30

Motorcycle adventures with Joe.

Day 332

Tuesday, July 1

Rock climbing and USA game.

Day 333

Wednesday, July 2

Driving up to Steamboat for the holiday weekend.

Day 334

Thursday, July 3

Fantastic day out on the lake!  Got up on skis, went fishing, and chilled with some great people.

Day 335

Friday, July 4

Happy birthday, America!!

I caught my first fish!!

Great day at the lake celebrating.

Day 336

Saturday, July 5

Another relaxing day at the lake on the boat and at the beach.

Day 337

Sunday, July 6

Finished the HP series today!

Day 338

Monday, July 7

Fun day in Golden with friends floating the river and hanging out in the park.

Day 339

Tuesday, July 8
World Cup watching.

Day 340

Wednesday, July 9
Tennis with Pam & more World Cup watching.

365 Denver: 321-330

Day 321

Friday, June 20

Hiking and Rockies game with the ladies!

Day 322

Saturday, June 21

Softball game, binge watching OINTB, and a date.

Day 323

Sunday, June 22

USA vs. Germany & backyard fun.

Day 324

Monday, June 23

Estes Park with Pam.

I love exploring Colorado.

Day 325

Tuesday, June 24

Yoga, pool day, and some evening patio drinking.

Day 326

Wednesday, June 25

Hiking with Lauren and the pups and enjoying Ft. Collins.

Day 327

Thursday, June 26

USA vs. Germany.

Day 328

Friday, June 27

Mt. Shavano with Joe (Joe's dog in picture). So beautiful and fun, but also filled with altitude sickness.

Day 329

Saturday, June 28

Volleyball tourny + Washers tourny = 12 hours of fun and drinking.

Day 330

Sunday, June 29

Skyping with OUPS, chatting with Sarah, and evening at Kirsten's - a day full of old friends. 

365 Denver: 311-320

Day 311

Tuesday, June 10

Happy Birthday Sally!

Sallykins is 4 years old, and such a sweet, wonderful companion.

Day 312

Wednesday, June 11

Last day with kids!!!  I am officially done with teaching Kindergarten at Wyatt.  Wooohooo!

We went to Blackhawk for some celebratory gambling.

I played craps for the first time... I LOVE it.

Day 313

Thursday, June 12

First softball game!  We got crushed... but had a good time.

Day 314

Friday, June 13

First day of summer break!!!

Spent the afternoon lounging poolside.

Day 315

Saturday, June 14

In Minneapolis for my cousin's wedding.  I got to see family I hadn't seen in quite a long time and the weather cooperated perfectly for their gorgeous, outdoor ceremony at the arboretum.  

Day 316

Sunday, June 15

Exploring the Mall of America and other Minneapolis treats.

Day 317

Monday, June 16

Water World, US v. Ghana, and watching a friend's softball game.

A beautiful, full summer day.

Day 318

Tuesday, June 17

Rock climbing with Joe & Pam in the morning, afternoon adventure to retrieve this abandoned kayak, volleyball, and hot tub movie night. 

A beautiful, full summer day.

Day 319

Wednesday, June 18

1st 14er - Mt. Bierstadt - 14,060.

Summer goal: 1/10

Back to Denver by noon - enjoyed the afternoon at Bark Bar with Sally and friends. 

Day 320

Thursday, June 19

My favorite summer cold dish - yum!