Saturday, January 29, 2011

Boulder

This week has been sunny and beautiful...weather in the 50s and high 60s. Fabulous. I love Denver. The girls and I have been outside as much as we possibly can. We have been playing at parks and visiting the Farmers Markets (Denver has a plethora). Yesterday we went to Boulder to try the new Gelato Shop at the Whole Foods Market. We have grown attached to Boulder and try to visit as often as we can. We always spend some time on Pearl Street. It is a popular destination in Boulder and the stage for all sorts of street performers, musicians and artists. There is always something new to see or do on Pearl Street. Yesterday was no exception.
Most interesting street performer of the day- Eli the body contortionist.
Kids were amazed. I wasn't sure what to think, especially when he asked for volunteers and my kids ran to his aid. His plan was to fit 4 kids into a box (two 8 years old, a 5 year old and a 3 year old). I didn't want to ruin his show (he had a large audience) but when I could tell that they could not breath and he was about to shove Ella in for the finale...I had to put a stop to it. Addie was a little embarrassed and claims that her friend Rory (back corner) still had a pocket of air, Ella thanked me for saving her and said, "Mom, let's get out of here!"
I could not agree more.

After our adventures on Pearl Street, we went for a treat at Whole Foods.
The girls are members of the Whole Foods Kids Club. Each store offers different activities, events or classes for the kids each month. In the Boulder market, the kids get to pick out the "healthy snack foods of the month" every time they visit. This month: Satsuma Tangerine, organic gingerbread crackers, and a cheese stick. They were delighted, but we had something a little creamier in mind...
G-E-L-A-T-O
The Boulder market has a new Gelato Shop. I have been so excited to try it.
We ordered a cookies and cream, coconut lime and a vanilla fudge.
I chose the coconut lime. WOW. It was so creamy-so rich. I can't wait to go back.
Y-U-M-M-Y

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Happy Birthday Brad!

We are celebrating Brad's birthday this week!
The girls planned a surprise party last night.
Addison took charge of the planning...
Theme: blue balloons and pink butterflies
Activities: dancing to Lion King and Wicked,
Candy Land, Old Maid and pedicures.
Dessert: coconut cream cupcakes
Brad loved it, especially his shimmering butterfly glasses. :)
I am sure the blue balloons were a pleasant surprise.
My favorite part of the party:
Barefoot Contessa Coconut Cream Cupcakes(from Crate&Barrel).
Easy and DELICIOUS.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sleeping Beauty

We really love musical theatre at our house.
Our girls love to dance and listen to our favorite musicals. For Christmas we bought tickets to a couple of upcoming musicals. Last night we went to Sleeping Beauty with a group of darling little girls(and darling moms). The play was not the same story that the girls were used to, but it was hysterical and very entertaining. I am so excited that Addison and Olivia are getting old enough to love and appreciate performing arts. So much fun!