Three Day Weekend

We need more of these in our lives!

It's safe to say our first official holiday as residents of Colorado was a success.  The perfect mix of food, friends, family and relaxation.  (Update:  Third holiday.  We were here for Easter, but it was moving weekend so I think I've permanently blocked it from my mind!  And Mother's Day doesn't really count because Jack & I were in Iowa most of the day.  Anyway...)

I should have known we were in for good things when I got a Facebook alert from Jack's school on Friday that the Kona Ice Truck would be on site that afternoon to help the kids kick off summer.  To add to the excitement, Nana & Papa made a surprise appearance.

Can't beat a sno cone with your grandparents on a hot Friday afternoon!

That evening we took advantage of living just a short walk from the Castle Pines Village and took a stroll (as Jack rode his bike) to Anthony's for pizza and pasta on the patio.  It's so awesome to be able to sit outside and eat with no bugs, no humidity and mountain views...I'm sure getting used to this!

The main event for the weekend was on Saturday.  Drew & Dad were playing in a golf tournament that morning while Mom & I took Jack to Epic (I give it 3 out of 5 stars), but then we had plans to head north to Fort Collins for the Realities Ride & Rally.  We were meeting friends in Old Town Square where bands, beer gardens, food vendors and fireworks were planned. 

Poor Drew has to endure the 90 mile trek up I-25 every day so spending another 3-4 hours on the road was not exactly high on his priority list, but he sucked it up for Jack & I and we were so grateful that he did.  We had a blast!

Jack & Brody climbing on the sculptures and making silly faces.

All the kiddos getting ready to bust a move.  (Gavin, Jack, Reagan, Brody, Riley)

Playing a tune.  Pianos are decorated by local artists and displayed all over town during the summer months.  Reminds me of the "Jayhawks on Parade" in Lawrence.

Big Buddies holding Little Buddies.

If this was the show for a weekend rally I can hardly wait to see the display on the 4th of July!

Sunday turned into a lazy day.  My Aunt Deb & Uncle Terry are recent transplants to Colorado as well so they were visiting for the day.  The guys played golf, girls went shopping and Jack & I baked cookies and made homemade ice cream.  We had planned on a sunset picnic in Daniel's Park that evening but the cloudy skies convinced us to postpone.  Plus, we were all pretty pooped and totally content just hanging out at home.

On Monday Mom & I took Jackson to the opening weekend pool party in the village. 

Turns out we have quite a little fish on our hands!  We've already been back once and Jackson is now officially signed up for private swim lessons.  With a pool walking distance away in Castle Rock and a stone's throw from our new house in Fort Collins I have a feeling we're going to log some serious hours at the pool this summer!

Somewhere in there we managed to fit in some laundry, grocery shopping and other chores.  As well as a bike ride, TV time and lounging around.  Pretty much perfect in my book.

If only there were another three day weekend on the horizon.