Summer is over, fall is here, it's time for football, hoodies and chilly nights. I love this time of year!!!
I haven't written in a month, and I have a good excuse as to why...We've been sooooo busy! I don't even know where to begin! For starters, school started for me 4 weeks ago! My last semester EVER! Mark your calendar...December 12th is going to be an exciting day for me!!! Classes have been going pretty good so far, it seems like it might be a more relaxing semester, or at least I'm hoping so! Along with classes, I'm still a student design intern at the Colorado Center for Community Development. It's working out perfectly with my crazy schedule. I am also a Teaching Assistant for 2 undergrad classes in Boulder. I am really enjoying that, and am happy to have my foot in the door in case I decide teaching at a university is where I want to be. Scott is still working at ING, nothing has changed there. We both take the bus downtown every day, which saves on gas, parking and stress!
About 3 weeks ago, Rocky Mountain Airport held an Airshow which Scott volunteered for. He had been on the planning committee since last January and was so excited when the big weekend finally arrived! He was busy the week leading up to the show and was very busy that weekend. The event was a huge success! Scott and the committee have already started planning for next year's show. I joined Scott at the Airshow on Saturday evening. It was my very first airshow experience! I had a great time at the "Twilight" Airshow! I saw a F-16 perform and a few other airplanes do tricks in the sky as the sun was setting behind the mountains...beautiful! My next airshow will be at Miramar in San Diego, CA in October. I asked if Tom Cruise was going to be there, Scott said no. :-(
The following weekend my Grandma, Aunt Claire and Uncle Rick, Cousin Danielle, her husband Jon and their kids Kate and Hunter all came to Colorado for a family vacation. Scott and I were able to spend some quality time with them that weekend. We spent Saturday in Fort Collins with everyone. I was able to take Kate to Davids Bridal and have her try on flower girl dresses. She was soooo cute! I picked one out, it makes her look like a little princess! Sunday I had a bridal shower thrown by my Mom and best friend Stephanie. It worked out that Danielle, Kate, Grandma and Aunt Claire were all able to come too. It was a small group of girls, but so wonderful! I have the greatest friends a girl could ask for! While we were at the shower, Uncle Rick, Jon and Scott went to Boulder and checked out a few breweries...good male bonding time! The next day I went to Estes Park with my Mom and Grandma (Scott had to work that day). We spent the day with the rest of family shopping and showing them where the wedding festivities will be taking place. That evening Scott came up for dinner and we all just hung out at the cabin. Kate really bonded with Scott. It was really cute to see her interact with him. She kept wanting to sit by him and play with him. We had a great time while they were here! It's always hard to say good-bye to family. We are all looking forward to our home visit in March to see everyone!
Finally, last weekend was yet another busy weekend for us. Scott's best friend, college roommate and best man Tony was out here for the holiday weekend. Scott had been looking forward for Tony to come visit since he moved here. I was excited to see Tony too, as it had been a long time since I'd seen him. Friday night the three of us went to the Rockies baseball game (they won). Saturday the boys went to Fort Collins for Tour de Fat and to tour the Budweiser Brewery...more bonding over beer! ;-) That night the three of us headed to downtown Denver. We took Tony to our favorite restaurant, Lime, and then took him to some of the hippest bars. We had a great time, I know Scott was excited to go out with Tony again. Sunday was a lazy day for everyone. The boys went to the Blink 182 concert that night, while I went over to Stephanie's house where we watched the CU/CSU football game. Tony left early Monday morning, so the rest of the day was spend being lazy and getting things done around the house. It was a great weekend! Tony had a great time in Denver and Scott loved having his friend around.
See, I told you, we've been busy! I wish I could say that things are going to calm down now, but that would be a lie! This weekend I'm off to Albuquerque, NM for a school project. Next weekend my Dad will be here visiting. The weekend after that is Scott's Birthday, and we must celebrate all weekend! The following weekend we'll be in California. After all of that I still have an architecture conference to attend, not to mention that Thanksgiving, my birthday, graduation and Christmas will be here before we know it! I have faith that one day we will live normal, boring lives! But until then, please forgive me if I don't blog every week. I'll do my best to keep you all updated on our exciting, crazy, fast paced lives out here in Colorado!
Love,
Heather
