A Visit from Mom & Dad

We just had a great visit from my Mom and Dad! They drove out from California, visiting some friends and checking out Santa Fe along the way. And bringing us the last of our wedding gifts that we had left behind.

One of the main reasons for them coming now was for the Oscars. My Mom and I have a standing deal that we always watch the Oscars together. Last year was a bit more of a challenge since I was living in Connecticut, but I made the flight out to California (and did some wedding planning) and we were able to keep the deal in place. So this year, I decided it was her turn to come to me so we could watch them together. Our Oscar Day routine of watching all the red carpet pre-show and then the show was great. I was even able to bribe my Dad into watching the pre-show by making him his new favorite crab empanadas.

During the week they were here Matt and I had to work, so they were on their own during the weekdays. I love that they just head out and entertain themselves while we are working. Makes me feel less guilty about not being able to hang out as much with them. During their first weekend here we headed up to Breckenridge which is a local ski resort. It's about 2 hours away and not only has 119 ski run (amazing to see!!) but has lots of cute shops and restaurants. On the drive to Breckenridge, we stopped at a visitor center and saw the Rocky Mountains in all their glory... too impressive for words!

During the week we met up with Matt's boss and his wife for dinner. Bill and Bette Storms met my parents when they helped me move us into house last summer. They got along great and really clicked. It was great catching up and enjoying a great meal.

This past weeend we decided to check out the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO. Such a cute town with lots of history. The Coors Brewery tour was great... especially the 3 free beers at the end. Admitally the 2 beers my Mom and I each consumed got to our heads a bit, so thankfully we had a bit late lunch afterwards! Although my Dad had 4 beers (used one of Mom's free beers) in the time it took us to drink 2! That's the most I've ever seen him drink... he just can't pass up anything free!! :) It was a great time and a nice day!

In front of the Coors Brewery

Inside the Brewery in front of about 50 kettlesThey left early this morning to make the two day trip back and will be back in time to babysit Shaye on Tuesday (thanks to Bethany for switching her day off this week so they could stay an extra day!!)

We had a great visit and look forward to more visits from them and other family and friends this summer!