My Family

Andrew, Lisa, Kaiti, Dad, Kristina, Mom, Tyler

So, with Cody being gone, I decided to take a trip home for the 4th of July. This is my family (plus Andrew, Lisa's boy friend) all together and Washington on the Brazos. This was probably one of my more eventful trips to Texas. It was Andrews first time to Texas so, Lisa got him onto Kyle Field.

He's a huge fan of all things sports and asked to get onto Kyle Field. Lisa said it wasn't possible and though the friend of a friend of a friend of a friend, here they are. He was so excited!

Next stop was the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory. We got a behind the scenes tour and Ice Cream straight off the belt. Who know having a Unit Director of HEB for a Dad would come in so handy.

Kaiti and I were so excited!

It was so good to be home and just be weird with my sisters. It's funny because we are in such different situations. Kaiti is starting her senior year in high school, Lisa is starting her senior year at BYU and seriously dating some one, And I've been married for two and a half years. Yet we all are still just as goofy when we get together as we ever were.

Hooray for visiting Family!

One week down, Four to go

So Cody's been gone for a week now. Although I did get an unexpected visit on Friday. His jeep is having problems so he decided to bring it home. I was able to take him back up on Saturday and see his campus. It's so beautiful to be completely surrounded by God's creations. I would love to be able to spend some time up there away from all the distractions. I am also grateful that Cody has internet access up there, even as limited as it is. If it were not for that, there would be no communication between us.

My Dad, Lisa, and Tyler were able to come for dinner for Father's Day. It is great to spend time with my family. Especially my dad as I have not seen him in a year. I truly love my dad and appreciate the example he has set for me in my life. Happy Father's Day Daddy!

Catch up

So I meant to be much better at this, but since my last post was the end of March it's clear that that's not happening. So here are a few updates since then.

Dying Eggs



Easter Family Photo

Estes Park and Wild Animals

School ended two weeks ago and I thought that would mean free time. I was wrong. I am the food coordinator for girls camp and have been spending four to eight hours a day preparing for that. So much for summer, but I'm glad for the work. Cody leaves tomorrow for his five week stay at Pingree. We've been apart before, but this time there is no phone and no internet. It will be fun to write letters and have those to keep. I'm grateful for the opportunity we have to communicate, even through letters, and for a family that is there to support me even from thousands of miles away.

Fort Collins Blizzard of '09

So it never fails, the trees start getting their leaves and flowering and it actually starts feeling like spring is here and then the blizzard hits. Well, they called it a blizzard. It really wasn't that bad. It was bad enough to get a day and half off school which was great.

Cody and I took advantage of it by breaking in my new boots and snow hiking Horsetooth. I always looked at pictures of people in short sleeves surrounded by snoe and thought they must be crazy, but now I am one of those people. It was great. The snow completely transformed the area. Everything looked new and untouched. It was such an awesome experience to recognize and enjoy the wonder world that has been created for us.

I have never been an outdoors person, but marrying Cody and then moving to a state where it is expected that you become an outdoors person is having a very positive affect on me. I love hiking. I love spring. I love the snow(when I don't have to drive in it). I'm greatful and blessed to have a wonderful husband who pushes me out of my indoor comfort zone to enjoy the wonderful world God created

Spring in Colorado?

So, here goes. I've been wanting to blog for a while now and am finally managed to drag Cody in with me.

It's March, and what's more, it's Spring Break... well technically that starts tomorrow, but same thing. I grew up in Texas, and when Spring Break hits, it's actually spring. Not that I'm complaining. We have had a very mild winter (to Cody's dismay), and the past few weeks have been very nice; however, it is cold yet again and they are forecasting snow showers. I'm ready for the flowers and the leaves to pop out again. I ready to wear my sandals to the store and not worry about whether or not I need a jacket when I go outside. I'm ready to see if I can actually get a tan for the first time in 10 years. Hopefully spring will come soon.