Denver Adventure Week 3

Our weekdays are pretty boring, we get up at 6ish, Devon works out, then I work out while he's getting ready. Devon leaves for work. West and I spend the rest of the day doing various activities such as, walking, shopping, swimming, watching The Hills, The Bachlorette and 16 & Pregnant, playgroups, cooking and household chores. Devon gets homes, we eat dinner and then hang out around the house. So, weekends are where the fun is!

This weekened we were invited to a BBQ at the home of a lady Devon works with. Despite the sudden rain storm, we had a blast! Devon's really been blessed to work with such a great group of people. It was nice for me to meet them and for both of us to get to know them on a much more personal level. Almost everyone had kids so there were tons of little ones running around. West was the only baby, so he got LOTS of attention. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pics!

The next night we took West to his First Dodger game! Devon is not a baseball fan, so he doesn't have a team. I'm not a huge fan either, but I did grow up with the Dodgers. One of the most distinct memories of my childhood is seeing my Grandpa Pikop in his chair, watching the Dodgers on TV with the volume turned down and the radio broadcasting the game right next to him. Hearing Vin Scully say, "It's time for Dodger baseball," always takes me back to those days. But, my grandpa isn't the only Dodger fan in my family. My dad loved the Dodgers, my brother Ricky loves Los Doyers and my Mom loves Dodger dogs. So, it was inevitable that the Dodgers would choose us (Cause as Devon says, you don't choose your team, your team chooses you).

This picture was taken as soon as we got there by the usher. It was hard to see our camera screen in the sun, that is why Devon's head is cut off, but luckily he got the most important people in the pic ;).

Devon bought West this cute little outfit for Christmas last year. Even the Rockies' fans came up and said how cute he was!
I guess these games aren't as exciting for West as they are for us, we're just glad he lets us enjoy them!!

Denver Adventure Week 2

This was a pretty laid back week. West and I spent a lot of time walking and checking out the parks in the area.

I fell in love with City Park, so on Saturday we took Devon on a picinic there. (Sorry no pics)

Since there's not a lot to write about this week, I'll show you some pics of our little apartment.
This is supposed to be our dining room, but it's just turned into the ironing area and the place I let West swing when it's hot (it's the only place with a ceiling fan and we're trying to save money by not running the AC).
This is out modest kitchen with an even more modest amount of kitchen gear. We brought up the bare necessities and eat off paper plates and plastic utensils.
This is our living/dining/office/play area. The couches may be ugly, but they are pretty comfy!

t doesn't get much more classy than a TV sitting on the floor. We decided not to purchase cable this summer, but luckily we have netflix through the Wii!
Our/West's bedroom, Mickey Mouse comforter and all...

Grandma/apparently Hamilton's room. This was the only big furniture we brought with us and we lost a piece on the way up here, so it still hasn't been set up.

We think it's kind of funny that we're moving backwards. Instead of starting off in a little apartment and moving into a house, like most newly married couples, we started off in a house and have moved into a little apartment. While I miss my home TONS!!!! It's kind of nice not having all the responsibility that comes with owning a home. It literally takes me 5 mins to clean (10, if I do a deep clean). So, the rest of the time is spent playing with West!

West the Comedian

The other day I was getting West ready for bed, by swaddling him. In order for this to work most effectively, his arms need to be down at his sides, this usually takes a couple of attempts. The other night West was being particularly difficult. I would put his arms down and he would immediately lift them over his head. After he did this about 10 times Devon was ready to step in to assist. I tried one last time by myself and this time as West’s arms went up he let out the loudest giggle! It was as if he was putting his arms up on purpose, and then let out the giggle when he couldn’t hold the joke in any longer.

Just a few days later, I was sitting on the couch holding him. His head was cradled in my left arm and I had my computer on my right side. I was looking over at the computer, when I heard him make a noise. I turned to look and he was holding out his pacifier about ½ inch away from my mouth, ready to stick it right on in. Once again, he let out a loud giggle!

These are probably just coincidental incidents, but since I’m a mom I’ll just think that my child is a naturally gifted, budding little comedian.