A Weekend of Firsts

As many of you already know, I am a sucker for anything holiday related. Since this weekend was full of holiday related goodness, it went down as a good weekend in my book. And, as the title implies, it was a weekend full of firsts for me and Garrett.

Saturday evening we went to Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens. This was my first time to experience a theme park while it was Halloween themed. I loved it! There were decorations, performances, people in costume chasing people around the park, a seance, and two haunted houses. 

Garrett and I have been together for 8 years and this weekend was our first time to ride a roller coaster together. He's a roller coaster junkie, whereas I'll ride them if someone wants me to, but I don't get too excited about them. This one was fun though, twists and turns and upside down. Oh, and it was the kind where your feet dangle, I love those!

We also went to a seance performance and two haunted houses. This was my first time to go to a real haunted house. I LOVED it. I'm definitely addicted. I'm already ready to go to another, more intense, one. I thought I would be clingy and make Garrett go first but it was the opposite, I wanted to lead the way and not miss out on any scares. 

Sunday we carved our first pumpkin. I was better at it than I thought I would be! I don't think I could ever do anything fancy, but it atleast resembled a face when we were done! Just having it lit up in our apartment feels so festive and makes me happy.

This coming weekend I am going to Austin for my sister's gender reveal party. I am SO excited to find out if that sweet baby is a boy or a girl. I'm also just excited to see my family, I can't wait. 

Now if this week will just hurry up!

Fall in Denver

Fall is Denver is magical.

It's easily my favorite season. 

Growing up in West Texas, I didn't experience fall in the way that Denver has to offer. The cooler weather, the changing leaves that last weeks, the pumpkin patches, and the snow capped mountains. 

Fall here is like a real life scene in a magazine.

This past weekend Garrett and I visited the pumpkin patch at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. We had gone two years ago, missed it last year, and decided that it had to be added to our "fall to-do list" again this year. It is one of those places that you have to mentally tell yourself, "soak it all in while you are here" because it is a beautiful, real life, picture of fall. 

See what I mean? 

Perfect

I hope you are out exploring fall related things with a pumpkin spice something or other in your hand! It really is the best. : )

Pretzel Necklaces, Llamas, and Beer

It's Monday night, or really early Tuesday morning if you want to get technical, 12:06am. I'm sitting here watching George Lopez, munching on Vanilla Brown Sugar Almonds, and wishing I could travel back in time to Saturday and purchase a large bag {or two} instead of the small bag we decided on. Hindsight is 20/20 I guess. These things are good.

Saturday Garrett and I went to Parker Oktoberfest. Denver and the surrounding areas are known for their eclectic collection of beer and often host festivals celebrating that fact. During this time of year there are several "beer" related events and festivals, and since Garrett loves his beer and I love my festival, we went. Thank you Living Social for the $13 "deal", it was well worth it!

With this "deal" we got a half liter glass mug in which you were allowed to get two types of beer of your choice. Also included was a pretzel necklace and an entrance into a competition. I wanted to enter into the pie eating contest SO bad, I've always wanted to do one of those, but the pies were all fruit pies and fruit pies are gross. I don't think I could actually win, after the equivalent of two slices I would be too full. But, what's better than stuffing your face with pie? 

Nothing, is the answer.

Garrett redeemed the tickets for the beer and I redeemed the ticket for the pretzel necklace. We bought a small bag of Vanilla Brown Sugar Almonds from a local vendor, and watched the children's yodeling contest and some of the adult "strongman" contest. I sipped on fresh brewed sweet tea, spent about 20 minutes in the petting zoo with an adorable 27 year old llama, and munched on a Bierock that Garrett sweetly bought for us in the pouring rain.

On a side note, as you probably know, the rain has been legit here.

Rain is my favorite.

 

 

I loved the petting zoo. There were goats, a pig, a llama, a miniature horse AND donkey, and sheep. One of the goats snuck up on my side and stole one of the pretzels off of my necklace. He crunched it right in half and ate it. 

On the way home we got caught in a flash flood warning and waited it out at Chili's.

Good decision babe! 

Sunday was football. You're looking at the number one spot in our fantasy football league! : ) For now...

On a not so happy note, this little guy had dental surgery Monday.

 Garrett and I were nervous wrecks worrying about him but he did just great. He's home now, a little groggy, 12 teeth less, and healing. Poor baby, he is only 4 years old and has a whopping 14 teeth of his original 30 left. The Dr. said that unfortunately he got the short end of the stick in the teeth department with his genetics. We are just glad it's over with!

I am not ready for this week to start AT ALL. 

I'm just living for the weekends these days.