My first Fourth of July in Denver...

J and I love to go camping and moving to Colorado has only increased that. Every Fourth of July we go somewhere- three years ago it was to a local state park, two years ago was 11-Mile Canyon and last year was to Gunnison. Unfortunately, camping has not been our number one priority this summer as gas prices have put a huge damper on our trips! No worries though... Not all was lost! Friday night consisted of a lovely date at our kitchen table with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil pinwheels... and a couple glasses of Cabernet for me and some Bud Light limes for J (his fave!). Friday's are usually our quiet night where we like to unwind from the week by making something delicious and enjoying it lazily in front of a movie. Friday night's pick: Silence of the Lambs! (Note: I'm getting Jonathan hooked on all the movie series I love like the Hannibal Lector movies and Harry Potter... ahh, love!)

Saturday we went on a lovely hike in Jamestown, CO on a trail called Ceran St. Vrain. Our overweight (sigh) Labs were thrilled to discover that most of the trail ran beside water and were smart enough to realize that they couldn't swim in a lot of the areas due to the ridiculously high waters we are having this year. (Thanks late snow melt!) After a quick lunch at Larkburger- YUM! - we went back  home, grabbed a few things and off to Denver we went! After quick bike ride to a friends house, we were on our way to the Colorado Rockies game. Our friends- bless their hearts- stood in like for more than 8 hours waiting for Rock Pile tickets- or the $4 cheap seats that are the most fun! Here are some photos:

Since we had the cheapest seats in the house, we were able to go on the field to watch the fireworks for the BEST seats in the house! Very cool! Overall Saturday was a great night, with some great friends!

Sunday consisted of a few hours at Valmont Bike Park, followed by a lovely evening with some friends and more fireworks in their neighborhood.

Yesterday was more than relaxing and we spent most of the day in the basement catching up on True Blood and the Next Food Network Star! We're also watching the entire Harry Potter series to prepare for the end... which is just around the corner. Sad!

And now Tuesday is here... Is it the weekend yet?!?! At least it is a four day week!