The Beauty of Colorado

We are going to miss Colorado.

That's the understatement of the year....

On Sunday, we were able to go to Garden of the Gods for the first time with the 3 of us! It was so fun! The weather was gorgeous, a light breeze (enough to wear a jacket :), and we actually had time to do something carefree :) :) It was pretty packed but we managed to see some of the highlights and stroll Ethan around for a little while. The usual tourists crowded the pathways as we strolled, watching the rock climbers reach the top of the boulders. Jeremiah's highlight was hearing the tourists talk about rock climbing, when they didn't know what they were talking about, but pretended that they did :) (Being an avid climber, he gets pretty particular :)

Ethan had a pretty good time, I think. I think he would have had an even better time if he was able to actually crawl and get into everything. He got some clay on his khakis, so he was automatically initiated into hiking. We sure can't wait to live in Colorado again, someday. By then, Ethan will be like his Daddy....a rock climbing, snowboarding fool =) 

The beauty that is Colorado~Garden of the Gods

Rock Climbers

We finally got Ethan to stay still for one photo =)

Well, maybe two photos =)

We Are Moving....

to Texas! Most of you already knew this, so it's not a big surprise. This past weekend I officially signed a contract for selling our home (which means that a family wants to buy it!) Praise the Lord for this incredible news! It hasn't really sunken through that we are leaving yet, although I've started tearing up already. 

A lot of things have happened since moving to Colorado, some wonderful and  joyous & some not so wonderful and awful, but through it all I have made some amazing people who will forever be a part of my life. For this, I am grateful.....I'm starting to tear up so I'm going to sign off for now. I will talk about each of these people and will post photos (beware!! :) in my next writings. 

Although I need to write about one person right now...I dreamt about him last night, for the first time in a long time.....my Charlie. Like all dreams are, this one was just weird and confusing. I'm not sure why my subconscious brought him to the surface....maybe because his birthday just passed, his date of death is next month or the fact that we are moving. Regardless of the reason, I realized how much I miss his face, his smile, his ability to still make me weak in the knees. I know that a part of me is leaving him here & the other important part is taking him with me. You would think after almost 4 years of losing a spouse I still wouldn't hurt this bad. But the pain is always with me, more present some days than others. I'm not sure what's worse: knowing that he has been gone for almost 4 years or waking up this morning thinking that he was still alive but then realizing again, that he isn't. But I am thankful to God for granting me 4 1/2 wonderful years with him, the impression of Christ that he left to me, and the unbelievable chance to love him. And I'm thankful for the memories that will always be with me....thank you, Charlie. I miss and love you!

**Thank you for listening and letting me write about him. **

Uncle JB

We had JB over for dinner last night. He is so special to us, as he was in our wedding, a terrific guy who loves the LORD AND is so awesome with kids, especially Ethan. He will make a great Dad someday. JB is available, so if you're interested let me know :) While JB was over, Ethan decided to hold onto Jeremiah's hand and take a few steps :) It's totally beginning.....I'm almost a mother of a TODDLER! 

The Many Faces of Ethan

I'm so in love with my son! I just can't describe or explain it~he is just so wonderful! He has been especially cute and nice this week AND so grown up. Ethan had become very independent and a very determined child. He just won't give up in order to get his way....oh, dear! He had become quiet the talker, and gets excited about what he is saying. His expressions are truly timeless! I totally adore this child!  Even at times when he makes me upset, he can always seem to make me laugh :) So for your enjoyment and pleasure, here are just some of his expressions that I find charming, endearing AND hilarious!

After a nap~ the hair was quite a sight!

Ethan hysterically crying because we were taking the remote control away from him. Gee, he is totally a man!

He looks so grown up to me here! 

Whatever, Mommy!

After eating carrots! BTW, puree carrots are awful to get out of clothes! Ethan even doused Jeremiah in carrots too. Needless to say, he was not happy :)

My beautiful blue eyed boy!