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July 4th Fireworks! »

If there’s one thing that everyone expects on the Fourth of July, it’s fireworks! The last post was all about our neighborhood’s festivities on July 4th.  These included a parade, bike-decorating contest, cookies, and the Fire Department hosing down the neighborhood kids (and a couple adults) at full force  from the top of a ladder [...]

Happy 4th of July! »

Today is July 4th, when America celebrates it’s Independence. Usually this is a day when friends and family gether around grills in backyards all over the country, and then find a great spot to watch the fireworks.  This year is no different, though the weather has been a little iffy so we’re hoping the fireworks [...]

Churchill Cup Finals »

We’re big rugby fans here in the Hewett household, and have loved going to Glendale’s Infinity Park (the only purpose-built-for-rugby stadium in the US) to watch the Raptors over the past couple of years. Well, this year, the local rugby movement that got that park built pulled off another coup and played host to the [...]

Rugby…and tornadoes! »

Jenn and I have really been enjoying the Churchill Cup, an international rugby football tournament being held here in Denver this year.  Six teams are participating, including: England, USA, Ireland, Argentina, Canada and Georgia.  The games are quite fun, with some great runs, long kicks and lots of brutal tackles.  Here are a few shots [...]

Hailstorm! »

“Don’t like the weather?  Wait five minutes.” I’ve heard that quote in a variety of places, both from relatives in England and friends here in Colorado.  It’s true! We were out running errands today, and there were some overcast clouds, but nothing too severe looking.  But on our drive home we started to get some [...]