Bailey woke me up at 6:00 this morning so I've had a very productive Saturday morning so far. And it's only going up from here. I've watched a movie, did laundry, cleaned the kitchen, living room, and bedroom, made breakfast, and sent out my weekly classroom newsletter. And it's only 9:30. Derreck is out mowing the lawn then we are heading to Home Depot. We decided to try and get the basement painted before our visitors, Val and Tyler, come in three weeks! 

We are heading to the Italian festival this afternoon. Bring on the pizza and wine! 

It's a great year to live in Denver. Everyone is so excited for the Broncos, and game days are crazy! Derreck and I were talking about how we miss small town Friday night football games. Denver is similar to Gregory on game day, but on a much larger scale. The whole city is decked out in orange and blue instead of red and white, and it's the topic of conversation everywhere you go. It's fun!

For Labor Day, we went to the Martin's cabin in South Dakota. It was so nice to see everyone. Tim and Karen, Jeremy and Kellie, Derek and Kate, and my mom and Kirby were all there plus the Broome clan. On Sunday the 'kids' went into Hill City to the wineries, and Jeremy was on a mission to get some taffy. It was a great weekend filled with good food, cold beer, great company, and plenty of relaxation.

Here is Scout (my brother's dog) and Bailey playing. They had a blast this weekend. Scout is bigger and Bailey is meaner. 

Well off to Home Depot and the Italian Festival. Have a great weekend!