A little football, some soccer, and a sprained knee?

As I was headed to mine and Chiki's soccer game yesterday, I noticed how little cars were on the streets. Something is always up if you live in a city and the streets are vacant. Passing most people wearing orange, I realized that it is Bronco season and that there must be a game. Neither me or Chiki are major sports fanatics, but love an occasional game here and there. I think I like the BBQ's, hot wings, and crazy fans much more then watching the game. May the new season and all of the football parties, be a raging success!!

Now back to soccer. For those of you who grew up with me, know that I am not a sporty person ... aka a soccer player. Therefore , I am pretty timid when it comes to playing against aggressive teams. One of which we played yesterday. This team is always out for blood and the last time we played them, one of our players got kicked/elbowed (not sure which) in the eye. We hadn't been playing long, when our first player went down. We will find out today, whether she has a break or a sprained ankle. Next, was Chiki. I have never seen him in so much pain. Apparently, his body went one way and his knee the other and was followed by a loud pop. Several injuries later, the game finally ended. The only good out of it all, is that we still won. Even after all of their bad sportsmanlike conduct.

Next, it was off to the hospital to have Chiki's knee checked out. Apparently, we picked a crazy day to head out there. After a nice 2 1/2 hour wait, xrays were taken, pain medication was given, and we were sent on our way. The good news is that Chiki didn't tear his ACL or break any bones. The bad news is that if it was anything else, we have to wait it out and only time with tell. As of right now, we are treating it as a sprained knee.

May next weekend be a little more calm.

I am Exhausted

So now that summer has all wound down, that means that Chiki is back to school. I am really excited that he is able to pursue his dream of getting a degree, but boy I cannot wait until he is done and I am sure that he can also atone for that. His schedule for this semester is beyond crazy ... having to wake up by 4:30 am every morning to be to work by 5:30, so he can work until 1:3o pm. Once off from work he drives straight to CU which is out in Boulder, and goes to class until 7:30 pm. Me and the girls are excited because at least we get to see him before 11 pm this semester, but boy are me and Chiki dead heads by 9 pm.

I want to send out a big solute to all of you single parents. I am lucky to have Chiki relieve me on the weekends that he doesn't have to work. I don't know how you get grocery shopping done, or let alone most stuff around the house. Anyhow, I know the sacrifices that we are making right now, will definitely be well worth it in the end.

It's all about Hannah

HANNAH was a lucky girl. Most kids only get one first day of school, but not Hannah. She got two first days. While at her real first day last week, the school we have been wanting her to get into called to say that she had been accepted. I was so excited because she has some friends who are also attending at that place. I didn't feel so bad after picking her up at the first school because the first thing she said was "I don't want to go back." I know, I know we always want to teach our kids to always give something/someone a fair chance ... but we can do that now that we are at the school of our choice. The best part of it all, is that she absolutely loves her new school along with the teachers and classmates.

** First photo is of Hannah on her first day of school. The second, is of her on her first day at her second new school **

HANNAH had a really busy week of new beginnings last week. Not only was she able to start school, but also the long awaited sport of soccer. She has been talking about playing, ever since Chiki and I started our coed league. Her first practice was on friday, which was a very cold day. We bundled her all up and sent her on her way towards her coach. The first practice was very successful considering the coach has 8 three year olds to teach soccer to. And although Hannah laid on the grass a few times and kept starring off into space, I think she is going to enjoy her new found sport. (soccer pictures coming soon...)

New adventures for Livi

CONGRATULATIONS little Miss Livi. She walks, she talks, and now she sleeps in a big girl bed. Chiki and I weren't too surprised when her and Hannah partied most of the first night through, but I guess the novelty quickly wore off because she was vast asleep the next. I think the most exciting part of it all for Livi, is when she wakes up in the morning she doesn't have to wait for someone to come get her out ... now she comes out of her room and wonders. Yes, wonders and so I have to make sure I bet the little Miss Liv up.


**The first picture is how the girls started out the first night, and the second is how we found them awhile later**

Yummy Yum Yum Yum

Apparently, my parents forgot to feed Olivia when her and Hannah stayed with them a few weeks ago. Ha ha ... just kidding mom and dad. You know we love you!!

Yelling Bums and the Taste of Colorado

So here is another post without any pictures, but that will happen no more. Chiki and I finally went out yesterday and bought a new camera. Anyhow, every Labor Day weekend Denver hosts the Taste of Colorado at City Park. Restaurants from around the state set up tents and cook. You can sample any of the food, with tickets. Each year, my friend Nicole and her entire family ride their bikes from Thornton to downtown, and they invited us to tag along. We are very fortunate to have paved bike paths throughout the city, so you don't have to go down a single busy street. Unfortunately, some of the paths cross through some not so nice areas.

We were almost downtown, when we came upon this riverfront area that was covered in white tarps. I didn't put two and two together, until this bum stood up and yelled at me. I was so spooked that I nearly fell off my bike. Boy did I high tell it out of there.

The Taste was great, and everyone ate lots of yummy food. But while there, my luck with bums once again proveiled. While our group was waiting in line for a drink, I decided to take Olivia over to a grassy area so she could run around. Out of everyone around, this scary looking bum comes and sits right next to me. After minutes that seemed to last forever and the bum attempting to talk more and more in my face, my possy finally realized that I was in need of assistance and came running right over. Thanks everyone ... me and Livi were very appreciative.

A broken chain, witnessing some drug deals, and almost getting pushed off of the bike path (all of course happened where the bums are located), we finally arrived back to the cars. Although, we had some great encounters with some pretty "interesting" people ... we all had tons of fun. Happy Labor Day everyone!!