We went to John’s first schedule pick-up night for Middle School and then attended what is most likely his last Camp Mudd Family Night as a camper. How are we here already?
First and Last
Birthday!
Lord, please give me strength. Laura has four of her closest friends over for a sleepover to celebrate her birthday (a month late). May I make it through the night because the cicadas outside are quieter than five teenagers… Happy Birthday, Laura!
Zucchini
Marc (from my work) brought me one of his mutantly large zucchinis. I cannot wait to make zoodles!
Lunch!
I went to Jefferson City to have lunch with my former boss today. Since I was off today, I took advantage and headed down. We ate at a place called The Grand Café and it was a great time! I am so glad that I took the opportunity to see Casey. On a side note, I took a picture of the Capitol building to show the kids. They have both been there and loved it. It is currently being restored, but you cannot really tell it is the Capitol in its current state.
End
Our vacation in Colorado has come to an end. We packed up this morning to head back to Missouri.
Our first stop before we leave Colorado is the Mountain Lyon Café in Silverthorne. If you ever get a chance to eat here, make sure to stop. It is so good! The portions are huge though. You have been warned.
Our second stop was Weldwerks Brewery in Greeley. We went there to buy some beer for one of our Columbia friends, but it just so happens that I have an old high school friend who lives about 30 minutes from there. When in Greeley, call Krea!
Our final stop was the Colorful Colorado sign. Goodbye, Colorful Colorado! We are all sad to leave you.
Now, it is time for the long drive through Kansas. We should be home about 3 am.
Copper Triangle
Big Tree Cycling took on Copper Triangle today, crossing the start line at 7:30 am. They will ride 80 miles and three mountain passes.
The kids and I headed to Center Village right about noon to eat some lunch and cheer on the riders as they crossed the finish line.
The first BTC member crossed the finish line just before 1 pm and Andy finished at 1:58 pm.
It was so fun watching everyone finish. This was Andy’s third finish and BTC had five new people who completed the ride this year. Congratulations to all! Finish or not, you all did a great job!
Inspiration
Someone walked onto our deck this morning and saw this.
She walked back inside and grabbed her sketchpad. She spent the next two hours on the deck.
This was the final result. Seriously. I am framing this.
