Baby It's Cold Outside!!!!!!!!

Read for yourself, a record low and a record high low. This is the earliest I've ever had to pull out the Uggs to keep the feet warm. Good thing we didn't plan on going the the CSU-Utah game or the Rockies playoff game!

9NEWS.com Colorado's Online News Leader Record cold for third day in a row

GRR

It was one of those days. First day back into the office after a quick trip to Atchison to visit Jeremy's family.

I went in early to get a jump start on the "to-do" list and had a busy morning. I also had a marathon day of meetings that started at 11. My meetings went so long that I missed my pilates class...GRR that didn't make me happy and there was nothing I could do to get there.

Nothing is more frustrating than to sit in a meeting and watch the clock quickly tick well past the allotted time to meet. I sat patiently waiting for us to wrap up but it didn't happen, instead more things were added to the agenda. After a quick joke about how long we talked, they said they'd wrap up in a half hour. Then a half-hour slipped and we quickly were approaching that point of no return.

The point where if that man stops talking right now I can make it in time. Then it gets to the point where you'll only get there if you excuse yourself from the group, really speed and blessed with no traffic. By the time I looked at the clock, it was too late. Class is at 5:30, the clock showed 5:25 and we're still talking...and I'm in eastern Aurora...with my class in western Lakewood...and horrible traffic across Hampden.

There you have it, no class tonight. First class I've missed in six months. I love nothing more than my reformer class. I love it so much I'm researching the certification process, I love it that much. Now I'll be trying to fit in a make-up class all week so I can feel better than I do now. GRR, a horrible way to end the day.

Weekend recap

We're back after a quick trip to Atchison and St. Joe to visit family last weekend. It also was Oktoberfest in Atchison where we spent Saturday with J selling her quilts. I have to say my favorite part of the trip was surprising Mim on Friday morning; we were able to take her to the doctor appointment and to the grocery store. I know we won't get many chances to spend time like that with Mim so I snapped up as many photos as she'd let me.

-I loved this milk display so much I had to snap a photo-

We also took Robert to lunch on Friday and then for a round of putt-putt where I ended up owing Jeremy $4.75 from our little wager of a quarter a stroke. Jeremy is such a sweet great-grandson and son, these probably don't do him justice.

Saturday started out cold and windy, thank goodness Bec loaned me her coat, Jeremy used a quilt since he didn't take a coat. The quilts were gorgeous as usual with her booth on the Mall, just down from Nell Hills. Jeremy was a great salesman and manned the booth most of the day. I took a brief hiatus to get all sorts of lovelies from Nell Hills.

Sunday Jeremy and I both took a break from the family and did something we both loved for a few hours. He golfed at a course in St. Joe while J and I went to Nell Hills in Briarcliff. I told you I love that place and am so glad we made it to both locations. While they both might be NH, there is a difference in lovelies at each location. More lovelies came back with both of us and now I have more loot waiting for transport. Good thing we had one car to load our goods in, they wouldn't have lasted on the plane. Jessica introduced me to Mary Carol and she was very gracious. Jeremy and I made it back to Atchison for a final family BBQ with the Ross clan and had a great time visiting with all of them. I really enjoyed visiting with Frank and Irma to learn more about their time in Germany when they met. (On a big side note, Jeremy and I are trying to make our way to Germany to meet Irma's sister and nephew. It would be a great trip.) A quick stop at the ice cream shop and we were on our way back to St. Joe to see Mim one more time. A very quick trip but we were able to visit with lots of family. Very priceless!

Katy's Wedding Recap

To say that Katy's wedding this past weekend was a huge celebration is a huge understatement. Starting Thursday night, Katy was showered with the love of so many friends, family and most importantly Eddie. The bridal dinner at Mark and Isabella's was great.

(Frances, Margaret, me, Katy, Robin, Kristin, Nziza, Jessica and Shelly)

We had the private room and laughed for hours. (Thanks to Holly there for putting us in a room with great service!) Their desserts are just as good the donut at the Oven. My favorite was the chocolate bread pudding but the mascarpone cream cheesecake was quite heavenly too.

Friday, Katy's parents and family out did themselves with a very large BBQ for their friends and family. The wedding on Saturday had perfect weather and was perfection in every way. Katy truly is superwoman, she made her own dress, did the flowers and had everything ready for the house party to put it all together at the church. I tried my hardest to get photos of the reception before the masses descended upon the gym but didn't get the best shots. I also didn't have my nice camera during the reception. Hopefully my mom will share her photos. These will have to do for now;)

Here's wishing Eddie and Katy a restful weekend back home!

He's Famous!

We heard on Sunday that dear Jeremy was selected for the Golf Magazine Club Test for the FIFTH time! He's headed to a 'SECRET' location in October for a week of golf, golf and more golf. The magazines typically come out in May so keep your eyes open. The first test he did, they took a great photo of him and dang it if it wasn't stolen with the robbery on the old computer. Here's an image I do have from the December 2006 test when i joined him. Like I said, he's famous...well, sort of famous, in a 15-minute way;)

Have a great time dear - just make sure you're game is in good form! So proud of you!

Sea Salt Caramels

-Photo courtesy of Saltistry-

Never in my life have I had such a delicious treat as the Sea Salt Chocolate Caramel from Kilwins in Fort Collins a few weekends ago! If you have never treated yourself to a Sea Salt Caramel, get yourself a treat and enjoy. They are divine and the perfect mix between sweet and salty. I'm convinced that if I get a candy thermometer I too can create these little bites of heaven! I just need to do some research to find the best recipe.

Shh, did you hear its fall?

The weather forecast is showing a high of 60 tomorrow and I can't wait for a brisk fall morning. I told Jeremy yesterday that if we could find a city that had fall weather year round, I'd move there tomorrow. Fall in Colorado isn't like other states, you head to Aspen to see the golden hues dance in the breeze. (Jeremy and I haven't been up to see the leaves in years, must add to our list for next year.) A leisurely fall day-trip isn't an option right now, work has priority over everything else. I hate it when that happens but I can't complain, we're in a recession and I'm slammed. Good thing, right? Bad thing when it seems to happen at the same time as the only activities I have on the calendar this fall! Next weekend is Katy's wedding and the following weekend we're flying to Atchison to visit family. In the mean time I'm going to be whipping up some cream cheese mints and getting the house in order for fall. If I only I could get my house to look like this, courtesy of PB:


Funny story: when we were younger my parents loaded us up into the car for a trip to the mountains to get our photos taken with the fall leaves. I think I was 7 so Becca would only have been 2. After taking quite the number of photos Dad realized that he didn't put any film in the camera! So after loading up the camera we tried it with a second take! Thank goodness we're now in the digital age!