A Year of Change

Mom’s in California and of course we’re all missing her. How could you not? Meanwhile the boys and I ran a few errands after dropping everyone at the airport and then went school shopping at Target and Office Depot. By the time we were finished we had spent a bit over $200 on paper, pens, calculators, flash drives, post it notes and other things the school used to provide. They even had us buy teacher grading pens, kleenex and clorox wipes. I was looking for the section that would require us to buy lunch for the teachers but didn’t find it, I’m sure that’ll come later.

We had some unexpected rain last night preceded by some loud thunder. It was so loud the boys thought it opened the back door but I think it was Mojo jumping up on it to come in. We all finally went to bed around 9pm. I sure missed the misses as Ty was crawling all over me with her gone. I don’t know how she gets any sleep.

Her plane was late taking off and thus arriving. I had signed her up for Avis Preferred like I have so there’s no waiting in line for a car and it turns out they upgraded her for free to a new BMW SUV. She’s loving it from what she says. I guess Grandpa Bob is a little skinny but has good color. I think they all went to Marie Calanders for his birthday lunch.

This morning I have therapy at 9:30 but first will drop Jag at Jen’s to spend the day. Ty will come with me and then I’ll drop him at Jack’s. This is good news as I need to go to Boulder (again, we went yesterday) and then downtown for another appointment. Finally I think I need to get to Fed Ex as well. Ty has a reading/comprehension teacher at 4 and I’m determined to get at least the mud room cleaned out. I still can’t believe that school starts next Monday.

Last night I slept with the window open and you could feel Fall in the air. Here it comes, won’t be long till we’re shoveling snow.

That’s about it, time to run, hope everyone is well, enjoy and take care of our girl out there in California. I’m not big on her traveling alone, especially to the crazy state of California. Did you see Governor Jerry Brown yesterday signed a law saying boys can use the girls bathrooms if they want! It’s a new gender law designed to not discriminate against trans gender kids and since you can’t tell who is and who isn’t, anyone of any sex can now use any bathroom they want, hmmmm.

Another sign of progress, wow. God Bless.

Yes this morning the misses is going to California. We normally don’t like her traveling alone but it’s a quick trip and she’ll be back on Wednesday. Lorenzo and Jen also fly back to New York.

The boys and I have lots going on. I have to catch up on a ton of work and also get the boys some school clothes and supplies. I don’t even know where the list is so it’ll be a busy few days.

We had Grandma, Uncle T and Aunt Ali over for dinner last night. Around 7 I had to declare “dinner over, time for everyone to go home” as the misses still hadn’t packed or finished up her laundry. It’s almost 6am now and time to get moving. We had a great trip with lots of fun that we’ll have to catch you up on later. Hope everyone’s well, take care and God Bless and for those of you in California, hope you enjoy your time with the misses!

Sorry we’ve been missing in action, we stayed at our friend Michelle’s great home on the side of the mountain but didn’t have internet. Anyhow we had a great time with great food, great wine and good friends. We just arrived home at a little after 1pm. Tomorrow Lorenzo, Jen and the misses will all go to the airport at 9am. Lorenzo and Jen will head back to New York and the misses will go to Sacramento for 2 days so the boys and I will be bachelors.

Lots to do to get unpacked and stuff so time to go but just wanted to let everyone know we’re home.

God Bless.

All is well. We will post tomorrow afternoon.

That’s right, this morning we’ll hit the road again. After yesterdays quick trip up and back (we arrived home by 3ish) we’re off again this morning around 11. Jen and Lorenzo arrived a little before 8pm and we all made it home by 9. The boys of course stayed up to see them.

I’m already late to wash and vacuum the car and then have PT (physical therapy) at 8:30am. The misses cleaned the house yesterday and that’s about it, time to run,

God Bless

This morning the misses and I are off to Aspen as were working on an investment deal up in the hills. The boys have a sitter arriving at 6:30 am to watch them and the neighbor kids at the same time. At 10:30 they will go up to Grandma’s for an hour until Uncle T can get them at 11:30. We should be home by 2 or 3pm at the latest. This was a last minute trip we’re not looking forward to because of the driving but something tells us we need to see this through.

Tonight Lorenzo and Jen arrive from New York at 8:30. We’ll all then head to Steamboat tomorrow. Time to run as we’re super busy. More on this deal later should it progress any further after today, if not, it’ll just be another nice drive in the mountains. Say a prayer for us! God Bless.

Ok, I have to say we’re a little disappointed that no one commented about yesterday’s entertaining post, was it too boring or what?

All kidding aside, we were just too busy to write much. Anyhow we checked out around 8:30am and headed into town. After a quick stop or two, we were on the road home. We did have one more stop to make in Dillon at our friend Glen’s place. You might remember him as he has the great home above the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs we stayed at a few months ago. He has rented this furnished million dollar home up near Breckenridge so he can spend time with his 16 year old son every other weekend. He leased it for 3 years! He said he’s only there 3 to 6 days a month and we’re welcome to use it anytime we’d like. I think he’s going to join us in Steamboat this weekend when we’re at the wine festival and then take us all sailing on Lake Dillon this Saturday. He’s been asking us to stop by and see the place for sometime so we decided to stop on the way home when he called.

We  rolled into town around 1:30 in the afternoon and began to clean up the house. Lots to do tomorrow and then we’re busy all day Wednesday until Lorenzo and Jen (his wife) arrive from New York that evening. The misses head has been on and off but she just goes on with life. She sure is tough.

That’s about it, time to run, hope everyone is well, take care and God Bless.

We had a full busy fun day with some business thrown in. Tomorrow we have some more, (of both) and should be home by mid afternoon. Hope everyone is doing well, we have to run now so take care and God Bless!

We’ve been in Aspen so much this summer it sometimes feels like we live here and are visiting Denver. We left early, if 8am is early, to beat the traffic that was supposed to be backed up all morning long. We made it to Vail by 9:30 and stopped to show the town home to a friend who might want to buy it. 30 minutes later we were back on the road and stopped in Edwards to get the kiddos a quick bite to eat. Next up was a stop in Glenwood Springs and then Carbondale to drop off some wine. By 1pm we were just about to Snowmass when our cell phone rang. It was Peggy asking where we were and when I told her we were going to check into our hotel, she said, “no no no, you have to come straight to the party here at the park”. So off we went straight to the party at the park.

We pulled up and found a parking place (a miracle in itself) and soon found everyone hanging out under a big tree. We knew lots of people from previous engagements and everyone welcomed us with open arms as usual. Its like we have a whole new crowd of super nice people as friends. Soon we left and headed over to Billie and Greg’s house where they would soon join us. They told us to go in and make ourselves at home. We know the door code from other times up here. The also usually leave a back door open which I’d never do with the millions of dollars worth of art in the house. Can’t do that in Denver anymore. Anyhow Jasper and Riah, their grandkids, were thrilled to see the boys again. We let them play for a little and then said we have to go check into our hotel. We agreed to meet back at their house at 5:30 as they wanted to take us to dinner.

We checked in and made it back after a quick refresher and the kids played. Downstairs in a closet the kids found what they said were Pokemon’s (stuffed animals) to their surprise. Billie had no idea where they came from and said Greg had probably bought them at some Japanese auction somewhere, probably in Japan. Anyhow Billie said our boys had to have them and we said no, they could just play with them when they visit.

We all headed to dinner, 11 of us, including Peggy, the grandkids, and their parents which is Greg’s daughter and husband. We took two cars and of course Billie showed up with the  Pokemon’s for our boys saying she was giving them to them and that was that! We had to say ok and the boys were very thankful. Jasper, the 9 year old, is a handful and has ADD or something and needs special attention but just loves our boys. They were very helpful and patient with him as he was a chore. We had a great dinner at the Asian place we all went to on July 4th and then headed home. Stacey, Greg’s daughter, took the kids and walked them all home early stopping for an ice cram on the way. We all met back at their house and decided to head home at 9pm. We’ll see them tomorrow but needed some rest as it was a long day.

So that was it, busy busy and busy. Lots more to tell in more detail but that’s it for now. God Bless.

Yesterday the boys wrapped up fencing and both placed 3rd in the tournament. Meanwhile the misses was downtown for about 5 hours getting her hair done (she looks like a California beach girl all blonde) and today we’re off to the Westin Snowmass for some end of the summer fun. We need to stop in Vail for some business and will also do some in Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. Of course they’ll be some fun mixed in here and there.

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