Celebrations

My folks came out last week to visit Sawyer- we used the occasion to celebrate their 40th anniversary, my 35th birthday, and my Ph.D. Dan, Sawyer, and I took them out for some amazing Ethiopian food at one of our favorite restaurants, Ras Kassas.
Sawyer and Grandpa G checking out the grub!

Grandpa G (formerly known as O.T.)

With the generous help of my brother, Jurgen, we took them to Red Rocks in Morrison to see Prairie Home Companion under the stars. Garrison Keillor is touring the West on the Rhubarb Tour. It was an amazing night. Seeing Garrison Keillor create his magic was really special, especially having grown up with his captivating story telling.

Omi and Grandpa G enjoying an amazing picnic- complete with chocolate birthday cake!Garrison Keillor and the brilliant sound-effects guy, Fred Newman!Dan took this picture- after the sun set, an amazing red moon rose over Denver. The slow exposure and shaky hand made for a pretty cool pic!

It was also the first night that Sawyer had babysitters put him to bed. Chuck and Sarah fed him, changed him, and put him in bed. He loved their company and attention and we loved getting out for our special evening!