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Road trip

We made it, 22 and 1/2 hours later, we have arrived in Colorado. My mom had a fabulous dinner waiting for us when we pulled in. We relaxed for a bit, catching up, before we heading to bed. Everyone slept really well the first night here to make-up for the lack of sleep while traveling.

The next morning my brother told me that our cousins from
Austin were in Vail for a wedding. So they drove to Gypsum for a little visit. We hung out at the park for a bit to let the kids run around and play for a bit. Then it was time for them to head back to feed the kiddo's and get a nap in.

Next it was time for some ice cream.
We went to Eagle to an ice cream social. Then a little stroll through town and that's when the call came in, the the horse was ready for us. A friend of Marks has a few horses and offered to let us come ride a bit.

Eli had fun, he really loves the horses. The girls all took a turn and I was able to lead the horse around while Anna road. As she was getting off the horse my foot got in the way and the horse stepped on my toe. It kind of REALLY hurt. But thankfully my toe came out with just a scratch.

Well, it's a new day and it's raining. So we are going to head south to find the sun and maybe hike a volcano on the way back to Gypsum.

Grace and peace to you. talk soon!!!!

Gone Fishin

So, with the weather being so hot lately I thought it would be nice to head to the lake. Green Lake that is. I knew we wouldn't catch much, but i thought it would be fun to just be outside.

Justin caught the first fish. After that the gloves came off, I wasn't going to let him win. All together we caught at least a dozen blue gill and a few yellow belly sun fish, mine being the biggest, of course.

Justin was getting frustrated so he gave up. He said the fish were vultures, because they keep getting his worm without him getting them. It was rather comical to watch him get sooooo frustrated. So he decided to take Eli out in the kayak.



My big catch of the night.....a sun fish.



Eli enjoying an orange soda. This is what happens when PAPA is around......



Eli seemed to be a little scared of the fish. As we would take them off the hook and toss them back in, he would squirm just a little. We MUST work on this. I can't have him afraid of fish. I need his help taking them off my hook next year.



And this UGLY thing is a bull fish that Dan caught. It is the SLIMIEST thing I have ever laid eyes on. I must remember, God made ALL things for a purpose......

On that note, the evening was great. It was nice to spend time with the men in my life.


Only 3 days until we head for Colorado.
The calender on my fridge has been a great reminder, in case I were to forget. Ya Right.

Help!!!!!!

So I haven't done anything when it comes to my goals for the year. No running, NO yoga, not much reading.....I NEED ENERGY.....okay well Eli and I went for a "hike" at Blandford Nature Center with our friend Anna. I was was outside and spending time with my boy. A start I guess

This Friday I am going for a nice quite girls weekend. With two of my girly friends, we will be scrapbooking/sleeping/fellowshiping. We are staying at a hotel from Friday till Sunday. I can't wait. I think I will sleep most of the day on Saturday, and "catch"up on my sleep. Then I will be rejuvenated to start next week head on and get to work.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a blessed weekend and take time to spend with those that you love!!!!

So Jenny and I took Eli to Blanford Nature Center today. It was fun to carry him in the backpack. Jenny took some great pics, I will post some once she downloads them. We meet a man named Chris, he is in a wheel chair. His friend Harlin was pushing him around. It was really cool to see that even with disabilities some people don't let them stop them. It's nice to take a stroll and see ALL of Gods creations!!