Finally...more Colorado stories...

Beautiful Aspen trees!!

The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs

Mike, falling in Boulder

This should be our last Colorado post... I promised more juicy Colorado stories...so here ya go:

Mike, his brother Rob & I stayed with their Aunt Viv & Uncle Steve- they were so friendly, extremely cool & laidback. I have to say that nothing really exciting happened until the wedding on Friday. Friday morning we were supposed to pick up Mike's sister Natalie from the airport-- but she was a no-show...(drama! you'll have to ask for more details!) So--Friday evening I attended my first Catholic Hispanic wedding. The church was tiny- all the artwork was Hispanic-centric (is that a word?) and the priest had the thickest accent ever. Half of the time I wasn't sure if he was speaking Spanish or English- I know that sounds horrid-but its true!! The ceremony itself was nice--I'm not so sure now that I want a Catholic wedding-- it looked so uncomfortable kneeling in that dress!! All of Mike's relatives were so welcoming, especially his grandmother-- she was wonderful.

The reception was actually a lot of fun-- the food scared the hell out of me-- it was all Mexican- but not Mexican food that I'm used to- they served something called "Menudo"-- I swear to God, I almost cried!! It had tripe in it, which I guess is cow stomach or something?!? Hell no! I stuck to a tortilla, rice & beans meal. The funniest part of the reception was the dancing. We did a Hispanic Wedding March-- it was hilarious--basically you have a partner, dance around the room in a line, make a tunnel for the bride & groom to go under etc. This reception was sooo different than any other reception I'd been to-but we both had a really good time.

I also got to see my good friend Leah while we were in CO! I hadn't seen her in ages & it was great. Mike & I met her & her boyfriend Matt(what a cutie!) at a great sushi restaurant in downtown Denver. The sushi was great & it was so fun to be able to catch up with her. After dinner we headed to a place called "Lime". Can I just say how great it was to be in an actual downtown- that was alive & vibrant- with people & cabs & restaurants & nightlife!! It was the best--I have to live in a big city!! Lime was very Sex & the City-ish-- it was a Margarita bar-great drinks & atmosphere. Leah- thanks so much for taking Mike & I out- we had a blast!!

So---I had a terrific time in Colorado. Meeting Mike's family was a big step & it couldn't have turned out better. He has swayed me into thinking about living in Denver once he's finished with school. We have a few funny stories to tell (like how we snuck airplane size bottles of alcohol into the reception) & when we see you in person (Paul & Brooke!!) we will have to share!