I am so thankful to have spent several days in a row with my mom and dad here in Colorado with us. I never take time spent with my parents for granted, and cherish every new memory we get to make. This time felt even sweeter together. Just a few months ago, my mom was […]
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Mt. Sherman is one of the easiest 14ers to summit in Colorado, and in February 2018 we failed to do just that. We were left feeling disappointed and frustrated that we were unable to summit this easier peak. Still new to hiking 14ers, we had a lot to learn. In May 2018, we set out
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You can’t ever go wrong with a classic margarita, am I right? Donnie and I have been enjoying margaritas together ever since my college days in Warrensburg, Missouri. A few months ago we decided to craft our own classic margarita recipe, without any added sugars or artificial ingredients. A simple recipe with simple ingredients, easy
Last week Donnie and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary, and here in a few short weeks we will have lived in Colorado for 3 years. We have made what seems like an endless amount of memories during that time, from creating new recipes to hiking mountains, exploring new towns and visiting new breweries.
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I’ve learned over the past year, the true reality that life is full of many ups and downs. We say this a lot, but until adversity strikes we don’t fully grasp it. Last year on June 6th, my position was eliminated. I’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for a few years now and the risk