Colorado!

We are home from an incredible week in Colorado visiting family and friends. It is always such a treat to just get to share life with our extended families. If you live near yours, be thankful!

(landing in Denver) 

I didn't take tons of pictures, I was busy enjoying myself, but I did have tons of fun!

(elk in Estes) 

Liam had a great time playing with his cousins and getting loved on by grandparents and aunts and uncles.

(a moose at the visitors center in Estes) 

Ryan and I got to cash in on some grandparent babysitting generosity and spent our first night away from Liam. We stayed in a condo in Estes Park, ate delicious food at the Stanley Hotel and saw, "We Bought a Zoo," (new favorite movie) without rushing to get back to relieve a sitter...divine!

(beautiful drive into the mountains) 

We ate at all of our favorite places: Blue Parrot, Swing Thai, Little Man, Udi's, (new fave) Snooze, and even got to have Barb's meatballs!

(great am cocktails at snooze) 

We even got a little snow while we were there! Liam loved getting hit in the face with snowflakes. We took it one step further and ate ice cream in the snow! So fun, so cold!









Our trips home are always too short, but we are so thankful for our time to visit! Thanks for making time for us, all you Colorado people! We love you very much!

(Grami and Papo love)

Meet Ellie!

Our new (to us) 2003 Honda Element!

Before we went to Colorado we made the big decision to purchase this vehicle.  My Saab was costing us a ton of money each month in repairs and we wanted something that would be more reliable and more family friendly for when the baby is born.  We broke Ellie in with our drive to Colorado and back and I must say that we are very pleased with our purchase.  We bought her at Carmax and purchased the extended warranty, so anything that does go wrong will not break the bank!

Photo Friday

Ryan took this photo when we were in Estes Park last summer and I think it is a wonderful shot! I have loved Colorado as long as I have known of it's existence. It is a place that truly relaxes me and speaks to a part of my heart that I can't truly explain. When I'm there, my vision is clear. :) Maybe I breathe easier when I can see the mountains, maybe I just love the feeling of being so small next to something so huge. Oh Colorado...I'm so glad that you're a part of my life!

on a jet plane!

wooohoo! after 10 straight days of work and 12 straight days without my husband, i am going to colorado and seeing my husband tonight!!!! yay yay yay! plane leaves in 4 1/2 hours... still haven't packed, showered, or eaten. hmmm... grilled cheese!