Our Adventures: Canvas and Cocktails

It was Christy's birthday while we were in Denver. We got a babysitter one night and we wanted to hit the town. Christy had also made us reservations at Canvas and Cocktails. I must admit, I am not the most artistic person and was a little nervous about painting a 16 x 20 canvas. But the cocktail part was making me give it a shot! Both of my sisters were very excited about doing it.

We had the sitter come early so that we could go shopping, grab a bite to eat and then PAINT!!!! Christy took us to Hot Mama's. It was an awesome little boutique shop. We actually have one in Grand Rapids but I have never been there yet. We had a blast trying on tons of clothes for each other. The two sales ladies were amazing. They kept bringing us clothes to try. We all found several things and were so happy...

Since, we spent so much time there, we didn't have time OR money actually left to hit more shopping. We grabbed a quick dinner and went to Canvas and Cocktails.

What a cool place... It was amazing. The owner was the cutest, most trendy lady. She showed us step-by-step how to do the painting. I am a very detailed person and followed her painting exactly. My sisters actually laughed because mine looked a lot like our instructors. When she said, "About 16 circles". I counted 16 circles...

There was also great music blaring. It reminded me of a piano bar. We painted, danced and sang along. I would love to go back again.

When we were finished with that, the night was still young. We headed over to Bar Louie's. Christy heard from Joel and he said that all the kids were asleep and the sitter went home. We could stay out as long as we wanted!!!!!!! It was great to be able to have so much fun without worrying about the kids. We got a text a little after 11:00pm saying to come home quick!!!!! Blake had thrown up all over Eyvind's head. OH NO!!!!!!! Luckily we were only 10 minutes away. Charlene and I were feeling so horrible for our boys. It was very dramatic for both of them, but we finally got them back to bed. Thankfully Blake felt much better the next day. Not quite sure why he got sick?????? Maybe the pool that we were at earlier in the day.

BEFORE...