Goodbye Summer, Hello Football

I think around 9:44am today, summer officially ended. But rather than focusing on the end of another fun filled season of hot days and warm nights- I choose to focus on beginnings. Fall in Colorado; there is truly nothing like it. The night air begins to get that little bite of chill. Leaves stubbornly fall in full color as if to say "I'm gonna make you miss me". We busted out the Coleman for one last hoorah and headed to Jack's Gulch this past weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful, even the little bit of rain was nice. We took a drive on Saturday. It was my idea, I admit it. And it started out well...

We saw some beautiful aspen fields as we travelled over Pennock Pass (a level 6 road! ain't nothin for the Chevy baby!)

But, as with all good mountain drives when you really don't know where you are going, it was way too long- especially with a little Tress that isn't so crazy about windy roads (way to go mom). About a half hour before we got back to camp Rowan just lost it-"But I just didn't want to go on such on long drive." Yep, mom of the year award- right here. Needless to say we made it through "the drive" and when we got back, Daddy set up the tent for the girls to play in. They thought that was pretty cool.

The weekend prior, Scott and I had a very nice time hanging out watching the Husker game Saturday night and golfing Sunday morning, while the girls had a sleepover at Grandma Sheila and the Bobcat's. I know it is important for us to have big people time but being at my house without my kids was super duper strange. Luckily, it doesn't happen very often. I will remind myself of that when Tressin needs a diaper change at 1am and Rowan has a bad dream at 4am.

The good news is... it's football season. The better news is... all three Starman teams are undefeated so far. Scott was lucky enough to be at the Denver/San Diego game courtesy of LER. Go Donkeys! Mama fears her Buffies have their work cut out for them this weekend when they travel to Jacksonville to face FSU. Oh well, The Winns will be here from Nebraska this weekend and I sure don't mind the incessant Go Big Red chants, especially when my BFF is around! Party in the garage at 2015 if you are in the neighborhood.

Suzie for President!

We made it through the Olympics, the DNC, Rowan's actual birthday, Labor Day weekend, the RNC, getting a new roof and Hurricane Gustav. Okay, maybe not the hurricane part but the last couple weeks have been action-packed, otherwise known as business as usual around here.

Scott and Derrick hit "the range" ghetto-Milliken style.




Our nice friends, the Kinyons, had us over for "potluck" and that was fun and loud and A LOT of little girls under 4~ plus John! All the entertainment we needed...





Saturday, the 6th, was Rowan's Birthday Fest 2008. This year, the twist we provided was the constant fear of being booted for illegally gathering in a "private" park. Oh yeah, and a Scooby Doo pinata. The feds never showed up to evict us and I think fun was had by all. I know that Rowan had a blast and I guess, in the end, that's all that matters. And, hey man, check out that cake Kelly made--groovy! Give that girl a scooby snack! :)




Now I refuse to let this family blog get political. I have no right to assume I can speak for the thoughts and beliefs of each member of this foursome. But I will say this, I want the best for the future of this world for two main reasons, who are asleep in the next room, and counting on me and their father to give them the tools for a wonderful life. But if anyone else is willing to start a write-in campaign for Suzie Wargin (the coolest sports chick ever), email me.


Peace out.