Snow

 Why that should even be a blog title in Colorado, I don’t know. But it’s been one of those winters, with only a handful of measurable snowstorms this winter. It was a snow day for District 6, and this was how it looked at 645 when Bella and I took our morning walk. The night before was another interesting Council meeting, appointing a representative for Ward 1 and finalizing both McBoom as City Manager and the land swap with Weld County and District 6. Bonus picture of the UNC Men’s Basketball spring wrap-up luncheon. Enjoyed seeing my Champions Room friends. 

Friends

 Finally connected with our friend group for the first time in months. Enjoyed some time on the patio at a new brewery in Loveland. What a treat it seems to be now to go to a place where I don’t know anyone. Looking forward to our big adventure together in June. Sara(Beth) also had some fun with some new friends on a big hike near the ocean. It was also a good excuse to get out of the 93 degrees Portland was experiencing. She did great on the hike…until she tripped on some gravel in the parking lot. Bonus picture of her new tattoo. 

GPO

 Wrapped up the Derby party and wandered over to 477 to kill some time before the final performance of the season for the Greeley Philharmonic. We have enjoyed being a season ticket holder for the past several seasons. We picked up a few more friends at 477, then walked back across Lincoln Park and got to our seats as the lights went down. Simply amazing concert. And that Taco Bell afterwards hit just right. Great job this season, Ben. Can’t wait for next year! 

Let’s Derby

 Time once again for the annual Greeley Lifestyle Kentucky Derby party! Got all dressed up in our Derby best and headed downtown to meet up with the crew and sip some mint juleps. New location this year, which seemed to work out better. Smoked a few cigars, took pictures, and enjoyed some time on the mic. Race turned out pretty good, too. 

Fri-YAY!

 It actually wasn’t as exciting as the title indicates. Morning walk. The neighborhood peacock, Jen ready for vacation. Then dueling events in downtown that we tried to run concurrent booths at: The Cinco De Mayo celebration on 8th Street, and the UNC Bears/Go-Cup on 9th Street. Neither were very successful. Maybe if our booth wouldn’t have been hidden behind a giant pot and a tree. Highlight was being done and getting to hang with Matt for a few minutes. 

Remembrance

 This is always a hard week emotionally. Four years ago today, at around 840PM, mom passed into eternity. Nine years ago tomorrow at approximately 10:45AM, dad passed into eternity and changed the trajectory of our family forever. Dad’s death was such a sudden and shocking event, while mom’s was a slower and more painful loss to watch happen. Both of the folks were 69 when they passed. It’s hard to put into words how deeply I still hurt for the loss of each of them. Here are a few pictures of happier days.