Brett and I had our first whole day together so we decided to go out and explore some of the amazing things CO has to offer! We had an awesome breakfast at Snooze, which is a local breakfast place that has become really popular, maybe even a little famous! I had eggs benedicts that were to die for and Brett had a breakfast potpie with 2 eggs on top. Our waiter also surprised us with a chocolate chip pancake drizzled with chocolate and smothered with peanut butter sauce. Ok, so for those of you who know me, you are probably thinking peanut butter...really? But I have been sampling peanut butter here and there and I am actually starting to like it! And honestly, who couldn't like a chocolate pancake smothered with chocolate and PB!!!!

We also went down to CO Springs to visit Garden of the Gods! It is this amazing place with red rocks jutting out of the earth like buildings! There is something about CO and red rocks and I like it! We walked around the park, visited the cute town of Manitou Springs and just simply got to hang out with each other!

On the way home we also visited the U.S. Air Force Academy. Brett has some family friends who have attended and we figured if we are driving by, why not stop! I am glad we did. We watched a movie in the visitor center and read all about the history! It was really neat plus we got to see some amazing planes on display!

B-52 at U.S. Air Force Academy

Enjoying my camera!

Some lookout point on the way to CO Spring

Brett conquering Garden of the Gods

Rocks at Garden of the Gods (from visitor center)

Rock formations at Garden of the Gods!

Brett doing his best to help keep up the Balancing Rock!

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On my way to work! I actually enjoy the 7am bike ride because it is always so sunny and warm!

This is what Brett and I so every night!!

Brett and I have been incredibly.... yup, you guessed it, busy! While I always swear my life will slow down and just settle I am now realizing I bring on the busy but I like it! I have been working at the university for about a month now and I have learned a lot about what I want from a job and that is, I want a teaching job! However, this is a great learning experience and I am meeting some really great people, plus we get free bagels and muffins and we can wear jeans on Friday!

I wanted to post some pictures about out latest adventures! Hopefully you enjoy seeing a glimpse of Denver! It is truly an awesome city!!!

Brett and I ride our bike everywhere!

Red Rocks amphitheater. There is still no place like the Gorge but this amazing place is 20 minutes away and sooooo breathtaking!

Red Rocks hosts a movie every Tuesday night so Brett and I went with a bunch of his nursing school friends and watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Well worth the $10 tickets!

My mom called me on Friday and said they were dying to get out of the horrible GH weather so they came and visited for the weekend! It was sooooo much fun!

Thanks for following us!

Love, B and K8

I would like to say that the lack of posts is due to us being busy but I think the reality is that I have just been lazy. However, I am currently working 50 hours a week and it is a bit time consuming. I am liking both jobs and I am very thankful for both but I would love more time with Brett and Petey. Thankfully Brett is really busy as well. However, he is getting to spend some great time with Petey during lunches and study sessions! Ok, so maybe we are busy...

Speaking of Petey, we have been trying to think of a way to take him to the park with us and after looking at REI for bike trailers and baskets I decided I would try something else....

Thankfully he just sat there while we rode!

Arriving at the park!

Enjoying the Denver SUN!!!

Brett studying at the park!

Thanks to everyone who is reading! We miss you and love you!!!

Love,
B and K8

So life lately has been school, work, homework, church, a quick trip to Vegas for Brett and walks with Petster! We have been busy but it is definitely paying off. Brett got an A in his first nursing school class and he starts another new class on Monday! I started a new job at Jones International University where I am working in the registrar and admissions office determining if students should be admitted to our school and if they have all the required grades, transfer credits and meet admission requirements. It is along the lines of education so I do actually enjoy it a lot! I am still applying for teaching jobs and just hoping they call me someday and say they want me.

Here are some pictures from lately!

Making study group snacks for Brett and his classmates!

Strawberry biscuits and cheddar biscuits with a thyme, rosemary, garlic butter topping

My pizza dough rising in the microwave!

My "biga"- the start of my pizza dough!

Whoever is reading this, I hope you are enjoying what you are finding!!

Love,
B and K

Petey wondering if the groceries have any treats for him?!?!

Homemade curry night! spicy but good!

Brett's swearing in ceremony- "Convocation Ceremony"
They are being anointed with grape seed oil- per Regis tradition!

We are back in the grind after the long weekend off... not. Brett studied all weekend and I worked. However Elizabeth, my friend from home, was in town so I got to see her Saturday night. While I was enjoying Mexican food with her Brett was getting to know his school partners a little better at a bbq Saturday night. While it was sad to spend a free night doing different things I guess sacrifices have to be made. However, we did get to spend the morning together and we treated ourselves to the BodyWorks exhibit. It was fascinating and super interesting. Now we are both back to working and studying like crazy, which is good because it keeps us busy. Thankfully we still spend a lot of time together because Brett is usually studying at home. He may be in another room but at least I can go in a say hi every five minutes :)

Here are some pictures of our most recent happenings here in Denver!

"BBQ dinner at our house"

"Volunteering at the nursing home-90th bday party"

"All the people over 90 being celebrated"

"Petey enjoying Denver!"

Love,
B and K