Bode's Piano Recital

Ashley has now left Colorado.  She headed out early Friday morning with Joey (the boxer), Barry (the beta fish) and Cisco (the snail).  Prior to her leaving, the dogs were their usual active selves...it's hard to believe these two beasts are in the working-dog group.

It's weird having Ashley out of the house, but I think it's even weirder for Barkley.  She's just not herself without Joey.  I've tried to explain that she will be with Joey in eleven days, but I don't think I'm getting through to her :-)

Bode had a piano recital today.  It was his last time with Miss Pat--he started taking piano lessons with her in November of 2014--has it really been 3 1/2 years already?  Where does the time go.  Below is a picture of Bode and Miss Pat.

Bode played two pieces--Minuet by Bach and Spring Storm Melody Bober.  He did great, and I couldn't have been more proud.  Below is a movie of the grand event.

Dave, Jennie, Teddy, and Charlie were able to come down for the recital.  We all went to dinner at Dion's.

 

Not much else going on.  Bode and I are busy packing things up and finalizing the organization for the big move.  Ashley has made it to Penny and Milton's place in Houston.  She is going to spend a couple days lounging at their pool and drinking slushies.  Pleasant day to all.

The End in Near

We have started (sadly) to say good-bye to various friends in Colorado Springs.  Yesterday, I had my going away luncheon for my "previous" job at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.  We joked there was better turnout at the luncheon than staff meetings--probably because Peter bought all the drinks.

We also had a wonderful dinner with Scott and Lacey (Tylen's parents).  We went to Bubba's, and had a wonderful time, even though the service was a bit lousy--poor Lacey's plate was dropped, so her meal was late, and the waitress (for some reason) brought her food out as soon as it was done.  Thus, she first brought her a plate of mashed potatoes; a few minutes later was a cup of broccoli, and then finally her fish.  Not the best of service, but we still had a great time. 

They are planning on visiting Scott's family in Alabama in late July.  Scott's dad lives on a lake with a beautiful boat and jet-skis.  He had us at lake in Alabama :-)  More good-byes later this week.  It's all happening very fast right now, but also there is so much to do.  Pleasant day to all.

Mother's Day

The days are passing by fast and furious.  It is already the middle of May, and we've had quite an eventful month.  To start, we had our last Broadmoor Brunch a couple weeks ago.  Per the usual, we got all dressed up and took some pictures.  Here's a nice one of Bode.

We also stopped to get some pictures in front of the hotel.  Note the warm weather--first time in months that Ashley's wedding-dress-white legs had seen the sun :-)

We all feasted on the meats and cheeses and shrimps and fishes.  Bode even tried the Banana's Foster, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

My Mom (Grammy) joined us for the meal.  Afterwards, we posed for some pictures by the lake.

The middle of May also means the end of the spring soccer season.  Bode's team "tried real hard" which is code for didn't win a lot of games :-)  But the boys were all very fun to be around and they seemed to have a good time, both at practice and the games, even though we were on the bad side of the score.  I got the boys trophies and handed them out yesterday.  Here's a team photo.

Next is a picture of Bode and Dylan.

Today is Mother's Day, which is also Ashley's last Sunday in Colorado.  To commemorate, we went on a 10-mile bike ride.  Here's Bode getting ready.

Next is a before-picture of Bode and Ashley.

Finally, an after picture of a boy and his Mom on her special day. 

We had a lovely afternoon.  We spent some time packing, and then Grammy came over for a chili dinner (forgot to take pictures).  Bode has nine more days of fourth grade, and I'm basically done at UCCS.  The clock is ticking--tick-tock-tick-tock--and we are in the Colorado endgame phase.  Lots to do, but also time to enjoy ourselves.  Pleasant week to all.