Gutwein Ladies

 In the middle of August we were very blessed to have some of my favorite ladies visit us! My mom, sister Alisha, Grandma Gutwein and Aunt Joan! We spent a lovely long weekend with them. They arrived late Wednesday night and left late Monday morning. We packed a lot in those days! Dan was only scheduled to work Saturday which was the shower so it worked out great to have him along almost everyday! :)

FYI: I didn't  take a single one of these photos...so you have my Grandma, Aunt and Mom to thank! I'm terrible at taking photos!

Thursday was "Mountain Day". We went up Mt. Evans (don't worry, Grandma and didn't hike!)

 We then enjoyed a picnic lunch by a lake! The weather was beautiful!

 We then explored Idaho Springs...and some of the thrift/gift shops there...

 And the train!

 Sweet Corn! They hadn't had any yet this year.

Friday was "Tour Day". It all started with where we'll be living soon: Dad and Mom Lemans! It was nice to be able to show there where we'll be living.

 Then off to Celestial Seasonings! Totally gonna be the new style...I mean, come on!

 Before getting hatted up

 Lunch at Qdoba...and some lemons and limes...

 Next stop: Hammond's Candy!

 A big day, but we still had energy for a game of Pictionary! (And maybe a paper airplane flying contest. We're Gutwein's remember? How could you ever spend time together without a contest!?!?!)

 Looking at a new sewing book with Grandma. She also fixed a pair of maternity pants for me...I am always awed at her sewing skills!

 Saturday was "Baby Shower Day". Thanks to all the wonderful ladies who made it possible! This cute fruit salad was made by Boni Stoller. She's got talent! (Sorry, couldn't get the pic flipped right)

 So glad some of my family could be there for it!

 Going home outfits from Aunt Alisha! Boy? or Girl?

 After the shower we went to "Capital T" a tea shop off of Broadway for lunch and tea. Yummy!

 Sunday before church picture. Dan graciously gave up being in the picture to take this for us...much to his dismay I'm sure! haha....

Thanks so much for making the trip out here! We loved showing you CO and just being together like old times...love you all so much!

PS. Alisha stayed for a whole another week! If I can find photo's I'll add some... But just in case, an overview of our time together: Monday, after dropping off the others at the airport, Dan, Lish and I went to Waterworld! It was a cold and rather rainy day but that made for short lines! I didn't do a lot of the rides, only the smooth ones...but Alisha and Dan did most of them! We might have fit in a game of "Ticket to Ride" that evening. :)  I had to nanny Tues, Wed, and Thurs, so Alisha came along. It was great having another set of hands with the kiddos! They both loved her! Going back to work without her was definitely kind of sad. Friday we three went on a doughnut run (cause this preggo lady was craving them!) and then garage saling with Dan's mom. Then, we set to work. Alisha made 5 cakes for the Western Church Invite which was in Denver that weekend (thanks so much!) while Dan and I cleaned the apartment for guests. Friday night-Sunday was the invite. (a lovely weekend) Alisha then left us for California Sunday evening. She drove with some of the YGers who were at the invite. Such a traveler! :) As always Lish, come anytime! We love having you! You're quite the gal...I love seeing how God is growing you into an even more beautiful woman! Love you!

Leman Vacation

 The Leman family vacation is something very looked forward to in my book...and it was no different this year! We had a wonderful few days in the Dillon area appreciating our time together as well as the fabulous views from the cabin's windows! It was sunny and rainy while we were there and we enjoyed both: taking advantage of the sun to get out and fish and take walks, and enjoying the "shut in" feeling of the rain. (I just can't be too unhappy with a gorgeous rainy drizzly day!) As always, it was so good to be all together again...this year adding a sweet little niece, Soraya, and a lovely sister-in-law, Tif.

Dan finished his bachelors degree the day before we left for vacation. After quite the busy and at times stressful summer between school, internship, and work, (and a little time with me too!) he was looking forward to vacation VERY much!

 Of course there was a jam session! With three lovely sisters sittin' and singing in a row...

 I got lots of good advice on babies from Kristi!

 Kevin, Kerry, and Harper joined us for the day on Sunday...he and Soraya got along...pretty well.

 The other round belly, Erin! It was fun talking pregnancy with her!

 The little Princess

 Joel and Caleb exploring Cataract Lake...

 Dad, Jake, Tif, and Dan went on a hike...this is all who was left!

I'm so thankful to have married into such a wonderful family! See you all next time!

Life of Late...

Ah life...

Here's a little update on whats been going on with this Leman household.

Dan has been super busy lately. He's got an internship this summer that counts towards school credit and requires 18 or so hours a week. Plus, two other classes that will give him enough credit to graduate by the end of summer! He's applied to the local PA school as well. Of course he's still working full time too. I'm not sure how he juggles it all! I'd have gone crazy by now! At least school and the internship will be over in a total of 8 weeks... :)

Baby is growing! 22 weeks today! Belly is getting bigger fast...I know its gonna get a LOT bigger but boy is it stretching now!

 Pics of my 20 week ultrasound. And no...we don't know if its a boy or a girl! I'll admit that I wouldn't have minded if the technician had slipped and told us...but the surprise is going to worth it!

 Ten tiny toes....that have been kicking mommy quite a bit lately! It really is such a wonderful feeling. (probably cause it hasn't hit my ribs yet! ;) Dan finally got to feel it as well the other week. :)

 20 weeks...

 In other news...I have a job! Dan got me a job through someone at his work. I'm nannying two little boys, ages 3 and 4 months. They are pretty well behaved and I'm enjoying it. It will only be for the summer which wil l be nice as I grow bigger!

I recently went to the zoo with Claire and her mom Rachael. I used to watch Claire when she was about a year old. She has really grown up! We also went swimming and Claire was even able to come to VBS!

I've been hitting the garage sales for some baby stuff. Mom Leman and I hit the jackpot last week. Some great baby clothes, a boppy pillow and a wonderful pack n' play! 

Its been hot here too....so last Sunday Dan and I went to Aurora Reservoir with the canoe. Supper, books, and....a hammock. :) Dan's pretty creative!

:) Happy 4th of July everyone!

Something's comin'!!!

Lord willing around November 6th! 

James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Friends from far...friends from near

 We'll start with the friends that are near...Shayne, Emily, & Brady...well, I should say WERE near. But now they live in Wauwatosa, WI! (too far away if you ask me.)

But we were so privileged to go visit them! Yay! Thanks guys for being such wonderful hosts! We loved just chilling with you again (and tasting your part of the country's custard!). Thanks for showing us around and taking us to some pretty cool places! The basilica and the taste-everything-can't-remember-the name-store just to name two. And though I'm sad that you live so far away I must admit you do live in a beautiful place!

This is how Brady felt about being in the car so much....

 Holy Hill Basilica. It was beautiful and kind of creepy at the same time!

 The view was spectacular!

 An attempt at a group photo in the absolutely freezing biting cold!

 Brady and Emily. Haha....Em and I took Brady into this other chapel room and these two women from Spain were in there. The older one laughed and said (in spanish) "He's so cute! Let's make him a priest!" Uh....let's not. :)

 Yup, he still like me...:)

 Catching some time with Dan

 Making Pizza!

 Brady "helping"

 Touring the Sprecher Brewery

 :)

 The Fehr Family Three

 My favorite: the Orange Dream soda....it was like a smooth melted dreamcicle!

 A drive by the lake, then dinner!

 The boys' photography...."We had to get the view in!" :)

 Boots and chaps all-in-one!

What a wonderful full several days! We love you guys!!

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Next up....friends from afar. Luke and Dani!!!! I feel like I've been away from this girl more than I've been near her...but strong stands the friendship! We are so thrilled that you chose to spend your time off with us! We had some adventurous excursions...like skiing Copper, dinner in an old house (half asleep and freezing from skiing I might add), and STUFFING ourselves at that Brazilian steakhouse!You two make a perfect pair...thanks for visiting!

You did great for first-time CO skiers!

 Ski food...what a rip off!

 Haha...I look like a fat Eskimo!

 *gasp!*

 Friends....for a very long time!

:) lovely

YUM! Rodigio Grill

Love you! Where we going next?!?!