Memorial Weekend in Colorado

I hope my US readers had a great Memorial Day weekend. I hope you were able to take time to remember those who served for our country to protect this beautiful land and I hope you were able to get out and enjoy it as well.

As I mentioned on Friday, we headed to Colorado for the weekend. Jesse's cousin graduated and the whole family went to help her celebrate.

On Sunday we got out and enjoyed some sites. We started at Heritage Square where Jesse's niece and nephews had a great time on the rides/games.

Next we headed to the Coors Brewery for a tour and tasting. It was fun to see the brewing process and I'll say that they're generous with their samples :)

 

The weather in Colorado was a little crazy! On Saturday I got a touch of a sunburn and on Sunday it hailed! But we had a wonderful time regardless. We already have several things we'd like to go back and see. Colorado is such a beautiful state!

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day to all my readers :)

This has been a wonderful holiday weekend! I got to see my entire extended family and spend lots of time with my parents! We got to grill out, eat out, visit friends and just sit and relax :)

I've noticed a theme lately with each holiday. No matter the actual reason of the holiday, family is the core theme :)

I'll be taking a little time today to thank our military for all the wonderful things they do for us! I cannot imagine a life without our freedoms!!! And I'll be taking time to remember our family and friends who have passed too early.

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!!!

I just want to thank all of our service men and women who have served this great country! Without you, we would not have the freedoms and privileges we have today! Freedom is not free and I hope everyone takes time today to remember that and remember those who gave their lives to give us what we have!

Photo of my grandpa on leave while serving in WWII

And at 87, he still loves telling war stories :)

My Weekend!!!

Wow...what a weekend! Let me fill you in on my fun!

Saturday we left for Ankeny, IA for a wedding rehearsal...Jesse was the best man. We did our thing at the church, ate dinner, and then watched the ultimate fights on TV at Buffalo Wild Wings. It was fun getting to know the rest of the wedding party and spending time with the bride and groom to be :)

Sunday was the wedding. Jesse had to be at the church at 12:30 for pictures (which he was not thrilled about)! So I went shopping!!! I only made it to Michael's because I hit the jackpot!!! Check out some of my new fun supplies! I was so excited to find so many great buys!!!

The wedding was at 5pm and went really well. I love watching two people get married who truly are meant to be together! They are so happy together and love one another with all they have :) Here they are in the very cool limo we got to ride in.

After the wedding was the reception in Ames. We all had SO much fun. Jesse has the best family ever and we partied the night away :) Jesse even danced!!! (Not often heard of!)

You would think after all that dancing and partying that we would go to our hotel room and call it a night...not this family :) The hotel was very cool and let us stay in the pool til 3:30 am!!! More fun times! I love, love, love my waterproof camera! A very good investment if you ask me :)

Then on Monday the weekend got even better. My parents had been down in Missouri checking out their property they bought last summer. When the weather was cooperating, they decided to pack up and come to Iowa. I got to spend almost all day with them yesterday!!! I wish they could have stayed for longer, but at least I got to see them. Those hugs were much needed!!! Don't ask me why I wasn't smart enough to get any pictures of us together! I'm still beating myself up for that one! I guess there's always next time...

Now today is back to reality. Jesse had to work this morning and I had to get back to my jogging! And now I have a whole day of scrapbooking in front of me :) What more could I ask for?

I hope you enjoyed your extended weekend :)