Yesterday, one of my students asked why it feels like this year is going by so fast. “Last year,” he said, “it felt like the year went by so slow. But we only have three weeks until the end of the quarter!” I told him time goes by faster and faster as you get older. … Continue reading
Our new floors are in and they are AMAZING!!! Having real flooring in the kitchen makes such a difference. Ian and I laughed because we had grown so accustomed to looking down at the floors and watching our feet in order to not trip over all the various floor levels. It’s so great to walk … Continue reading
Hello! Happy official summer!!! This may not be a big surprise to anyone, but June 21st is my absolute favorite day of the year. I just love summer and everything it has to offer. (Not to mention all the extra time to catch up on everything I neglect during the school year!) Three weeks into … Continue reading
Last night, Ian and I hosted a Masquerade and 30th Birthday party celebration. So many of our friends and family were able to come, and I was thrilled that everyone participated in the masquerade fun (costumes were optional, masks required!). We worked like mad this month trying to make the house look more like a … Continue reading
What do a middle school teacher and a first grade teacher need the weekend before parent-teacher conferences? A relaxing weekend at a yoga retreat in the beautiful mountains of Colorado! This past weekend, my best sister-friend Kelsey and I spent 24 hours at Shoshoni Yoga Retreat just outside Nederland, CO. I could not have asked … Continue reading
Holy cow. If I never have to drywall again, my life will be very sweet indeed. Sanding and mudding has become the bane of my existence and a serious thorn in the side of our renovation progress. I feel like I’ve been saying, “We’re hoping to finish the drywall and install the cabinets this weekend,” … Continue reading
I have officially conquered another item on my 30 Before 30 list: Climb a 14er! Saturday morning, Ian and I joined a group from his work and climbed Mount Democrat, one of the many Colorado 14eers. Every year, Ian’s work organizes a camping trip that includes a hike up one of Colorado’s 14ers. This year, … Continue reading
This past weekend, my dear friend Chelsey married her perfect match in a beautiful ceremony in Red Feather, Colorado. The ceremony was lovely and a great representation of the couple. Chelsey worked so hard to prepare everything for her wedding day, and it all came together beautifully. And the scenery was just breathtaking! The morning … Continue reading
One week into summer vacation and I feel pretty satisfied with the progress we’ve made. The fridge that came with the house was starting to bite the dust. It was making an awful racket and not really keeping our food cold or frozen. Since the weather is only going to get warmer, we decided to … Continue reading
No progress pictures from the house today. Ian and I decided we need to start spending more time with family and friends, so we’ve put the kitchen on hold a bit in order to maintain our wonderful relationships. It certainly seems worth it to me! But we haven’t been just sitting idly by. We’ve been working on … Continue reading
Sweet Side of Sunshine 