Colorado summer

Since we've been back in Colorado

after our Cali & Chicago trips, 

we've had plenty of summertime

going on.

Like racing,

Fireworks with friends at the lake,

mountain biking,

hiking,

and enjoying some time with family!

Around California

A sampling of our California travels this summer:

Griffith Observatory, 

Los Osos/Morro Bay, 

Manhattan Beach, 

Pasadena,

San Gabriel Mission

Find more photos from Cali here.

NC Holidays (Friends!)

While in NC we spent a good bit of time

running around to see folks, so it was

a treat that several friends

came to see us...

we got to visit with these awesome people, 

and didn't have to get back in the car!

We tried hard to fit in a few more visits, 

but unfortunately we didn't have quite enough time

to see everyone. 

To anyone we missed, we hope to see you next time, and come visit us in CO!

California Getaway

Last weekend Z & I took off

to LA & Long Beach.

Z ran a race on Sunday, 

but we got to spend a few days

with good friends 

Matt & Chris, 

rolling through the streets of LA, 

eating delicious food

and hitting the beach.

Happy Birthday, dear friend!

One of my favorite people on this earth, 

my friend since the 4th grade, 

turns 28 today.

She said that she wanted either a jet pack 

or a time machine for her birthday.

Unfortunately I can't provide her with a jet pack, 

but I can at least try to

take her back in time...

I hope you have the best birthday ever, and that

you've enjoyed this little trip through time.

I love you!

Hiking with friends.

One of our awesome friends from Chicago

came to visit for a couple of days last week.

We took advantage of the gorgeous 

weather & went on a favorite hike

of mine.

Uh oh, altitude....

Getting a closer look at the rock face.

Pointing out Boulder landmarks.

Nice, but, um...we're still not at the top.

Best seat in the house.

They are number 1.

I was there, too!

Other highlights of Adam's visit include eating

lots & lots of yummy food.

We love showing off Colorado,
and love seeing friends even more!

Happy Valentine's Day

Wishing you a happy day that celebrates all the love in your life!

An Artsy Saturday

I headed up to Longmont today

for some lunch & pottery painting with a friend.

I'd never been to a pottery painting

place before, and it was lots of fun 

picking out the right piece, 

coming up with design, painting, 

and visiting.

Here's my piece while being painted

(with tape on it).

Here's what it looked like once i removed the tape.

Can't wait to see it glazed & fired.

After we finished painted our painting, 

we found this public art in downtown Longmont.

I loved it so much I made 

mac and cheese for supper :)

What a lovely Saturday!