March Madness

Things have started to pick up in Denver, hence my lack of blogging for the month of March. Here's a fast forward version of the last month.

My parents visited the last weekend in February. I played host that Friday and showed them around Denver, although I didn't have a good grasp on the city then. We skiied at Winter Park on Saturday which is always a good time.

My dad and I on the slopes.

The first weekend in March I flew back to Kansas City to celebrate Chris's birthday, see my girlfriends and attend a KU basketball game. I had the best time and it made me miss all my friends and the familiar atmosphere even more. I also missed all the great KC/Lawrence food - Aixois, Classic Cup, Free State Brewery, Zen Zero and First Watch. I will have to make a special trip back soon to go to Milton's though...and to see my girls again. =)

Beautiful day on the Plaza

SO happy to see my girls!

Since my trip to KC, I've been making more of an effort to give Denver a chance. I am always taking walks around the neighborhoods, visiting Wash Park or Sloan's Lake, hiking and biking with Nate and trying out new places to eat. Last weekend I was invited to dinner and a party with new friends. I had a blast and was able to experience new places in LoDo and Uptown which I hope to frequent more often in the future. The party we went to was actually hosted by a fellow Jayhawk which made it all that more fun. I'm taking mental notes on the great places I'm trying out for my future guests. A few of the places on my list: Heidi's Deli, Dixon's, Steuben's, Hamburger Mary's and Anthony's Pizza. By the time you visit, I'll be able to show you around town like a real local.

That brings me to my latest and very exciting news. Chris and I found a house that we'll be moving into by April. We're renting the main level of the house which has just been remodeled by the architect that owns it. The house is in the Highlands neighborhood just west of it's downtown and blocks from Sloan's Lake. We have a cute little yard and a fabulous deck with a view of Pike's Peak. The landlord is also letting us use his living room furniture which seems brand new. Thank goodness because I tossed my old Goodwill couch and chair before I moved to Denver. It's all too good to be true so I'm still holding my breath until the first night we're sleeping there. I will post more pictures once we move in.

With April fast approaching, I feel that I'm getting more settled into my Denver life. Although I'm still job searching while working at Anthro, I feel all the good things coming our way (to Chris and I.) It's only a matter of time until it all falls into place and I'm enjoying every moment when life here gets a little sweeter. New friends, new home, Chris almost here and spring just around the corner -- I have no complaints, only gratitude.