Panda Pics

At the Brookfield Zoo today.

Sugar Skull Weed Pots

Erica went to a clay workshop today at EvB Studio.  Chris is a sickie and he rested and slept while Erica was away.

We started with a clay doll face that was formed from a mold.  It didn't look like this for long.  Each face was deconstructed - the eyes were hollowed out, the mouth was wiped away, and the various skull indents were added.

Silk flowers and lace were applied with casting Slip.  The flowers and lace will burn away during the firing process, leaving behind clay casts.

Holes were put in the top of the skull so it can hold flowers.  Once fired, it will need to be black washed.  Color can also be added.

Finished Concrete

It's been a little over a week since the concrete was poured and we started driving on the driveway today.

New and improved grade on the patio.  Next step is some clean up on the brick and getting a new railing.

An extra sidewalk section was removed and re-poured to get proper grade away from the house.

Out with the Girls (& Rob Thomas)

Erica was invited by a couple girlfriends to see Rob Thomas and Michael Franti tonight.  It was an acoustic set and we were about 15 feet from the stage.  Although not a super fan of either singer, it was a really good show!  Appetizers and a wine tasting were included too.

Rob was singing right to me.

Franzy & Alice

Our good friend Franzy is spending the night.  She is driving from Idaho to New Orleans with her friends dachshund, Alice.

We ate Blue Pan pizza on the patio and sat by the fire.

Golden

We drove into Golden for lunch today.

Three Amigos

Courtney Visits

On the 16th Street Mall

Larimer Street, outside Osterio Marco

Courtney is visiting for the weekend!  Tonight we went to Union Station's Terminal Bar for pre-dinner drinks and people watching, Osterio Marco for dinner, and Little Man Ice Cream for dessert.

Fresh Pour

They poured most of the driveway today.  Cori & Bob are having concrete work done down the street at the same time, so we assume we split a load of concrete with their job.  They are pouring the rest tomorrow.

Demolition

We're getting a new driveway, front steps, and front patio!  The driveway was cracked, spalling, and down to dirt in some spots.  The front steps were starting to crumble, and the front patio was cracking.  New concrete will also help get proper grade and drainage around the house.  The driveway has definitely sunk over time.

Final Farewell

I started a new job at a new company last week.  It has been a bittersweet transition, I worked with great people.  And, my old team threw me a little going away party at Topgolf on Saturday.  It was a lot of fun - Topgolf is essentially a fancy driving range with food and drink and target practice.  The balls are RFID'd for each player and you get points for sinking shots in the various targets.

Chris swinging a club after 25 years.  It's just like riding a bike.

The old work gang.

Last Weekends Work

Chris trimmed down the over fridge cabinet to fit with our new taller fridge.  We also trimmed out around the bottom of our new doorway.  Things are coming along.  Very slowly.  But surely. :)

New fridge and new pantry.  The pantry area looks more like an extension of the kitchen instead of just an odd space at the top of the back stairs.