Friends, Sun and the Environment

On Saturday we had Jeff and Jennifer over for a late lunch BBQ. David grilled up some turkey burgers and Jennifer brought some cut watermelon. We also had some chips and salsa and very good guacamole. We were able to hang out for a couple of hours and chat, then went for ice cream. It's always a treat to see Jeff and Jennifer as they live in Longmont, CO. They used to live here in Colorado Springs, but Jeff got a job offer he couldn't refuse and they moved to Longmont. We do get to see them every couple of months and always have a good time.


I'm trying to make it a tradition to take a walk after dinner. Tonight David, Lily, Maya and I took our neighborhood walk. It was quite warm and sunny out, so we hooked Lily up again with her shades. She wasn't as laid back with her sunglasses this time, she kept taking them off. Oh well, she kept them on long enough for a picture with her Daddy.


I finally bought my environmentally friendly grocery bag. And yes, this is from Oprah, hence the large "O" in groceries. For those of you who know me a bit better, you know I love Oprah. I have used my grocery bags a couple of times now and feel good not using up a plastic or paper bag. If you are interested in the grOceries bag, you can get one at Oprah's Website. I'm also trying to win tickets to her show by entering in the "Oprah's Show VIP Ticket Giveaway". Yes, I am entering in *every day*. If I don't win, it won't be because I didn't try. I must see Oprah before she decides to retire from television. I would love for my Mom, my sisters and I to go to a show as we all love her. Perhaps we can arrange that sometime very soon.

Let's see, what else went on this weekend. I had brunch today with my friend, Melanie and darn-it, I forgot my camera. I wanted to take a picture of her in front of the restaurant. We ate at a place called Olive Branch. It's a local restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. They have yummie breakfasts. I had a cup of oatmeal, one egg scrambled and a cup of fruit. Melanie got two eggs fried and a cinnamon roll. When the cinnamon roll came out, it was larger than Melanie's head, seriously! It was so big we both just started laughing. I think Melanie ate about 1/100th of the bun and took the rest home. ha ha! Melanie is about 18 weeks pregnant or so and it's fun catching up with all her pregnancy stories. Thanks Melanie for a fun brunch!

Knitting, Old Cards and 4th of July

Knitting:

I am working on a sweater for my husband. I told him to expect it around Christmas of 2010.
I really enjoy this knitting project, even though it will take me awhile, and I will probably need some help from some more experienced knitter soon. I'm working on the front of the sweater and soon it will be completed! I work on knitting while Lily sleeps at night. During her naps I try to get chores done around the house, so I reward myself for being a Mommy and housekeeper during the day by doing something crafty. Right now, that is knitting. I'm also a crocheter, but have set those projects aside. My last crochet project was my good friend Amy's baby blanket. Of course I forgot to take a picture of it before mailing it to her, but it's just a gigantic Granny Square.
Here is the sweater so far...



Old Cards:
While my parents were here, they noticed one of my old cards from my friend Amy (same Amy as the crochet project) in a frame. I told them, oh, this probably was a Christmas card from a couple of years ago that I liked and framed. Well, I opened up the card and it was for my 21st birthday! ha ha! Of course that was only like 5 years ago - yea right!


4th of July:
Here is a picture if Lily on the 4th

Nana and Abuelito

Lily's Nana and Abuelito came for a visit for a couple of days. The time *flew* by much too quickly. We get to see them again in September when they come for another visit.
While they were here, we painted Lily's room (I'll post a pic once the decorations are up). We bought Lily a crib and put together my glider chair. Lily has a completely new room! Thanks Mom and Dad for all your help while you were out here!

Messy Face

Here's a pic of Lily eating rice cereal - well, the aftermath...
My parents are here in town for a couple of days. Have I taken any pictures yet? Of course not! I will tonight!!

A few notes before I go:

Happy Birthday Ryan! (July 3rd)
LaRain - Happy Birthday (July 1st)

Early in the Morning

Shhh, it's very early in the morning. 7am! I have been awake for about 30 minutes. Lily and David are both still asleep. Lily went to bed last night at 7:45pm, woke up at 11pm to eat and has been asleep since then. I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Soon I bet Lily will sleep all the way through the night!

Today we will be going to our Spiritual Center (Community for Spiritual Living). Then we will be taking pictures of the condo to add to the MLS listing on-line. We have only had one or two people walk through the condo since it's been on the market. Way too slow. We are hoping some pictures will entice someone to walk through and buy it. Later we will have our friends, James and Melanie over for dinner. Melanie is currently pregnant and is due in December!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Oh, I hear the little girl - time to eat!!!