Monday, August 17, 2009

Catch - up post number 2, Cheney Boys Golf trip to Denver

Two weeks after Duke's graduation, we were lucky enough to host the Cheney boys golf trip for the summer! Roger and Sue came back into town and Jake and Justin made it out for not just one or two rounds of golf, but 4 rounds of golf in two days (72 holes - whoa). In addition, Duke and Jake played 18 holes before everyone else got in so, they totaled 90 holes. Sheesh! That sounds like more work to me than fun, but I'm sure of it that the boys would say otherwise! Although, I'm pretty sure they went home tired from all the "work" and fun they had :)

Here's a few pictures of the courses they played in Colorado.










































































Thanks Cheney boys for letting us host in Denver!

Here's to the end of catch-up post number two... so far I'm on track for a 100% record :)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Catch - up post number 1, Duke's Graduation

My excuse for the long delay of an update is travel... yes, I've been in Reno for almost two months and I think I've stayed home for two weekends thus far. I've been doing a little of traveling, maybe too much traveling (can you travel too much?), but between travel and work I haven't had much time for blogging. So, I'm playing a little, OKAY, a LOT, of catch up. Starting with a few things that happened in Denver before we moved to the metropolis of Reno, NV.

First things first, Duke's graduation. The night before graduation the school hosted a dinner for the pharmacy grads and their families. We went with Brandon and Alison to the dinner (although we sadly had to sit at different tables)! Duke and Brandon were among those that were "honored" at the dinner for being a part of the "bow-tie" clan... Duke with about 8 or 9 other guys in their class decided to wear bow-ties for their class pictures. Duke failed to mention this to me (on purpose I'm sure of it!) that this was the plan. I'm sure had he mentioned it to me, he would have got the "are you sure that's a good idea speech!).

These pics are of us with Brandon and Alison, and then with Danny, Duke and Brandon, me and Alison and then Brandon, Duke and Danny with one of their professors.





























We were lucky enough to have Duke's parents and my parents attend graduation. These next few pictures are the morning of the ceremony as we're getting ready for the BIG event :)











Who's graduating... me or Duke? :)






































And now, for the big event! Duke was hooded by one of his professors and then when it was Brandon's turn, he hooded Brandon. (which I didn't know was the plan, so I didn't get any pictures of this... maybe I can get one from Alison?!)












He finally made it! It was a wonderful four years in Denver and we couldn't believe this day came so fast. Here's a few pictures after the ceremony. Thanks to our parents for making the trip to celebrate with us!


















After the ceremony, the guys went golfing and the girls headed to the outlets. Of course, there was success at the outlets (I think we all left with a few bags) and there was this Moose that was just really wanting to have his picture made, so me and Sue sat in his lap for a picture!













My parents left on Sunday and after church we went up to Red Rocks theatre- a natural ampitheatre with Duke's parents. It was raining so it made the red rock really colorful - so pretty!






















On Monday, Memorial Day, we went to watch the Dodgers and Rockies... the Rockies didn't give a good show that game (lost by more than 10 runs) but, you can't beat a ballpark hotdog, and Of Course, some cotton candy!






( stop eating your hot dog and smile for the camera!)









It was a wonderful weekend that we didn't want to end for a number of reasons! The company was wonderful, the fun we had was immeasurable, and this meant our time in Denver was coming close to an end so we had ALOT of things to do before we left!

Here's to the end of post number 1 of playing catch up... my goal is to post one a day this week (or however long it takes) until I am all caught up!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

who has time for Blogs?

Okay, I know I've neglected my blog for quite some time now... life has been busy, and I am on the computer all day everyday and don't care for being on it any longer than necessary, but I'm hopeful to spend some time updating this weekend while Duke studies for all of his exams...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Giving Duke some credit

Okay - so after my post below about Duke's knowledge on purses, I have to give him some credit. He purchased this purse for me - I was very surprised "I thought you needed a not so dressy purse too" he said :) Not bad, huh?! A Puma purse for the casual days, I've already worn it a few times... nice work, Duke!

What's wrong with this picture times 2??










Yes, one year later, I have lost my toe nail AGAIN.... Got munched at my soccer game. (be grateful, I edited my toe where the toenail used to be before I posted it so it didn't look so gross!) lol - I'm sure you wanted to see this again.


Friday, May 1, 2009

New Purse - likey or no likey?

OK, so I got this new purse... and, I don't think Duke is a great judge of good purses, but I may be wrong. He said "I like it if you like it!". So, I'm posting to see what you think. Maybe the picture doesn't do it great justice, it's a shiny material. I loved it when I first found it. What do you think? 












Oh yeah, this will count as my tag, Kadie!