What I learned this weekend

These boys came to see us this weekend

And here is what I learned...

These boys love our dogs, so much so that our bed was invaded for cuddle time....quite early I might add. I am pretty sure it was still dark when I heard the whispers of "Bobbie, Sadie, it's us.....Cooper and Jack!" as little boys crawled through the room.

I also learned Heritage Square is a RIP OFF. I also learned that when you squeeze into the rollercoaster and it lurches forward, your neck will hurt in the days to come:

I was also reminded how funny it is when Coop doesn't get his way...I got this look when I told he would have to wait until we were done with the rides to get a gumball:

I was also reminded how much I enjoy these two munchkins. They are so funny- they literally had Uncle Brian and I in deep belly laughs at dinner.

After an impromptu game of Laser Tag on Friday night Jack said to me" This was one of the most fun nights of my life." I love that we are building memories.

I was also reminded of how excited I am to see this guy with our own baby on his shoulders.

The relationship I have with Jack and Cooper is absolutely priceless. I know as they get older coming to our house won't be as cool as it is now, but I know the foundation of what we have built over the years is so strong. I also love how they have accepted Brian as their own.

Now, the only thing missing from this equation is this girl...who should move to CO so she can join in the Auntie/Uncle fun

Thanks J & C for a great weekend of memories. I love you to death.

Weekend with my boys

J & C

I am soooo excited for your visit this weekend.

I went shopping and got you a lot of yummy stuff like this :

This might be you on Friday night:

We have a very fun day planned on Saturday for you: Amusement Park at Heritage Square:

We can't wait to see you!!! I will be waiting at your bus stop!

Love, Auntie B

Good Weekend

Do you ever just have a really good weekend where everything is in sync? We certainly did.

We went to dinner on Friday at Mikuni's in Park Meadows- the weather was so nice so we sat out on their patio. Tons of people milling around, a little band playing, delicious sushi & good company.

We did a little Farmer's Market action on Saturday morning and went to the Bronco Game that evening.

Brian also agreed to this adorable girl staying with us for the week:

I am also pretty psyched that I have a short week this week cause these guys are coming to stay on Friday:

It's time for me to go hit the "junk food" aisle in preparation for their arrival. They have a special shelf that if just for them and it's the first thing Coop goes to when he walks in the door!

Deacon

2.5 years old

I am Free.

I've been petsitting left and right all summer- 2 week stretches. When I am there, I want to be home. When I am home I feel like I should be there. So what this results in is me running the door, frantically cleaning our house, eating a 20min dinner with Hubby and than back out the door. Not relaxing for anyone involved.

This is my first weekend in 6 weeks that I am home- free and clear, 100% of the weekend. I feel like I am on vacation. So, what to do with a whole weekend that doesn't revolve around potty breaks, crate breaks and walking dogs other than my own.

Well, lets see...

Friday night will be date night at John Hollys to celebrate Brian's hard work, he has also agreed to a little shopping trip to Ulta for Mommy. What I don't think he knows is that Mommy has a shopping list and it's loooonnnnng.

Saturday will be Farmer's Market and than dinner with Summer and Ange to celebrate Ange's engagement.

Than I can relax all day Sunday knowing there is no rush to be somewhere else. After a busy morning, I can spend the afternoon in bed, texting my husband who will be 10 feet away in the family room doing his homework, that I am a)bored b) hungry c) bored d)insisting he come see the cute position one of the dogs is sleeping in e)repeat f)repeat

Bring on the my first weekend of Freedom in weeks!

Blogging for Teacup Pigs

Dear Hillary,

Congrats on the creation of Shambalah Ranch. Dogs, goats, chicken, roosters, alpacas and & 1 guard Llama....oh, and let's not forget mice.

Our dear friend Chels brought to my attention this week that there is such a thing as teacup pigs. I about died, Hillary, I really did. Could there be anything more perfect? I figure this way you can't give me "Well, Bree, come build some fences and I will be happy to get pigs and cows" Hil, this guy doesn't even need a fence..he just needs a dog x-pen! I happen to have about a million of those at my finger tips.

We could get it a Furry Baby Fashion Collar, maybe with rhinestones? We can name her Ruby or Penelope or Virginia.

I am sure once you read this post you will be anxious to begin your internet research. Don't worry, I"ve already done that for you. Please visit here to make a purchase, or even better, adopt!

http://www.teacuppigsforsale.com/

Now, I am sure you are full of gratitude to Chels for letting us know about this perfect creation and to me for writing this helpful post, and well, you are most welcome!

I can't wait to meet Virginia.

Love,

Bree (and Chels in spirit)

Good News. Bad News.

Good news is that for months now I go days upon days without thinking about miscarriages.

Bad news is that as I was looking at the calendar on my phone yesterday I realized we were 6 days away from what should have been our due date with our 2nd pregnancy and it bummed me out the rest of the day.

Good news is that "the break" is going great. Mentally feel 100% better, and the physical side is getting better each day.

Bad news is that it's only August and we have 4 more months left of "the break" and my patience is already being tested.

Good news is that we went to a great informational meeting on adoption and we left feeling a great sense of hope- something that went missing a while back.

Bad news is my patience is being tested, did I already mention that?

Good news is our plan is in place, we know what next steps are and are excited for the future...just wish it would hurry up and get here :)

5k

It has come and gone....the 2nd annual "Run with the Big Dogs" 5k event..

...6 months of planning
...a billion emails
....a million phone calls
....lists upon lists
....5 trips to Clement Park
....1 walk around the lake
....only 10 hours of sleep Thurs & Friday
...near catastrophe on our donated bagels the day before
...near catastrophe about our park location set up

but it went off went without a hitch. So much hard work, so many great Volunteers and HUSBAND who helped!

We increased attendance over last year, which is always a step in the right direction.

BDew are still exhausted, mentally & physically, but it was all worth it! I have $4200 worth of satisfaction...all for our dogs in need. Not too shabby!

Celebration Part II

You know I enjoy multi day celebrations...

Tonight we had a yummy home cooked meal- steak, mushrooms, onion tart & cauliflower rice (yes, low carb garb in the BDew house). It was pretty delicious.

Bri, as usual, shopped at the perfect store for me:

How does one afford Coach you may ask when a budget is in place? Well, the husband pilfers $20 here, $20 there and stores it in his desk at work while the ADD Accountant (wife) doesn't even notice! I've been talking non stop about how a purple purse would be just DELICIOUS for fall...gotta love a man who listens!!

The skies opened up for a beautiful evening!

Happy Anniversary to us!

730 Days

It's how many days I've been known as Mrs Dew.

It's how many days I've been married to my best friend.

It's how many days I've spent working on the most important relationship I've ever had.

It's how many days I've spent realizing I'm not perfect, he's not perfect, life isn't a fairy tale, marriage isn't always easy, it's not always pretty, you don't always get what you want...

but it's also how many days I've spent knowing the best decision I will ever make for myself was to marry Brian.

It's also how many days knowing he is worth it all. He is worth taking a deeper look at myself and fixing what needs fixing

It's how many days, for the first time in my life, I've been able to be completely myself with another person and still loved at the end of the day. ..even with a red-hot "wicked" quick temper and lack of patience.

730 days is just the beginning. There is so much more to do, so much more to learn. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Celebrate

A little over 2 years ago, I drank about 400 of these as I gathered with my girls to celebrate my upcoming wedding. For those wondering, this little tattie is a Watermelon Mojito- divine, simply divine.

Bri hadn't been to Zengo, so off we went to celebrate the big 2 yr anniversary. We sat in the lounge for a while with the Cecchini's sipping cocktails.

The Cecchini's slipped away to their own dinner date and Babycakes and I carried our party to the Zengo dining room. The waitress was really nice and surprised us with this:

I can't believe it's already been two years- we've lived a lot of life in our 2 years as Mr and Mrs Dew. I couldn't love anyone more.

The Living Room

I found myself a life long friend when I started working at The Hartford. Lisa is just about the sweetest person I've ever met, no joke, the sweetest, kindest person you will meet. I am lucky to call her my friend!

We celebrated Lisa's birthday last weekend at the The Living Room- a cool wine bar on Broadway. They have these:

You buy a card, put money on it and than the wine is a self serve. 1oz pours and you can try as many white or reds as you want. We loved it!

Very cool place for date night...if you're lookin'

In 3 days....

we will have been doing this....


...for two years!

Cool Mom

Nie Nie Dialogues lead me to CJane which lead me to Regan's Blob (yes I said Blob and here it is : http://www.reagansblob.com/)

I love a good blog, I love seeing how people live their lives with the cards they are dealt, and I love a good Mom. Therefore I love all of the above blogs and Moms.

Check them out!

ps- can someone tell me how to insert the hyperlinks?

13 Days left...

13 days people....13 days...

Have you registered?

6495 Happy Canyon Rd

Dear 6495 Happy Canyon Rd, #145,

I bought you in 2000, I was 25 years old. I was so proud of myself...not many other 25 year olds were purchasing new homes.

I put $5000 down on you- something else many 25 yr old's don't have stashed away. And let's be real, if it weren't for my Dad, I wouldn't have either. During the summer of my 17th year, I worked at Mickey D's and saved $1800. At the end of the summer Dad came to me and told me he was going to take my money and invest it...WWIII proceeded. To date, the worst fight I've ever had with my father. Why was he trying to take my hard earned money????

Fast forward to 25 yrs old, and that $1800 had become $5400.

I almost didn't buy you, Unit #145. I almost didn't see any of the potential of huge rooms, walk in closets, two bathrooms and two huge bedrooms. All I saw was teal sinks with brown counter tops. Instead, I loved the tiny 750 sq foot condo that was painted with Ralph Lauren paint....I mean, come on, Ralph Lauren!

Dad came to visit both condos and quickly declared, "Breezer, this is a no brainer. You need to buy the huge condo...everything is just cosmetic. We can fix it." And, never one to shy from my Dad's advice, #145 became my home. Dad moved in with me for 2 weeks to paint, change fixtures, add new doors. To this day my Dad will say" I worked my ass off in that condo!"

You saw me through a lot, #145. I got Bobs and Sades there, I learned how to BBQ all by myself there, I learned about broken furnaces there, I learned about using cheap contractors there, I got to make a home for myself for the first time there. I lived a lot in that condo. I fell in and out of love. I nursed broken hearts on the patio. I broke a few hearts on those old blue couches.

Today, I spent a few hours alone with you as I cleaned you for your new renters. I smiled a few times thinking of old memories. I smiled again when my hubby came over to steam clean the carpets...vividly remembering the many times I sat crying in the family room knowing I would never, ever find a husband.

Hopefully the new renters are kind to you (and pay rent on time).

It was good spending the day with you!