Mother Nature, I Love You!

I haven't blogged in a couple of weeks.

Trust me, I've thought about it, but I've been a little busy!

Ya know, just hanging out with my family, pestering my little bro, enjoying my mom and discovering even MORE amazing places in Colorado.

Allow me to introduce you to Glenwood Springs!

It is the coolest mountain town.

I couldn't get bored in this small town if I tried!

Seriously!

It's about 3 1/2 hours away from Denver and well worth the trip.

We might have just enjoyed some crazy fun White Water Rafting, might have eaten at some pretty cool little restaurants, and maybe just maybe discovered one of the world's prettiest places.

The mountains always nourish my soul.

God definitely speaks through his beauty.

It's so nice to be away and "disconnect" for a little while.

So I hope these pictures also give you a little sense of awe!!

And if your in Colorado, please trust me and check this place out!

Glenwood Canyon

Hanging Lake

If this doesn't relax you, I don't know what will. 

These little chipmunks make you feel like a Disney Princess, they'll hang out with you and eat right out of your hand.... say it with me now... "AWWWWW"

Excuse the random girl in my picture... she wouldn't get off the dang log!  :)

Ignore my stupid hair/bangs in this picture and maybe admire the hotness of my hubby instead.

And hopefully we convinced this guy to move out here next year.

Love this Little Brother of mine!

Well there you go... did I convince you?

Tough Mudder

A few weeks ago we took a family trip to Beaver Creek so Caleb could run the Tough Mudder race.

It was so much fun and I just have to share!

If you haven't heard of the Tough Mudder here is a brief snapshot of what all it entails.

It's pretty intense.  

And it's super hard here in Colorado because you have to factor in the altitude.

Trust me... it does make a difference.

I played the "I have to watch the kid" card so only hubby got to run it with his team.

Ahh shucks!  :)

So while they were getting muddy and sore and electrocuted (yes that is right) and dunked in ice cold water... well here is what Blake and I did.

Yep, we picked flowers and enjoyed a peaceful time on the mountain!  :)

We got to hang out with our little friend, Alyssa, and I think Little Miss enjoyed having a friend for the day.  We rode the gondola, played with horses, played on the playground and topped it off with a picnic at the top of the mountain.

That sure beats running the race... if you ask me!  :)

Not to thrilled to be held by muddy daddy!  :)  

But she was super proud of him... promise.

We had a great time.

Caleb did awesome, and is even trying to convince me to run it with him next year!

So looks like I'll start training right now if that's going to happen.  

Either that or get pregnant.  We'll see!  :)

After quite the eventful day, I drove us all down the mountain, back home.

And here is what my car looked like for most of the way home.

So peaceful aren't they??

Anyone want to run it next year?  You know you do!!!  :)

A Surprise Gem in the Middle of Oklahoma

I've been a little busy.

Traveling, corraling a 20 month old, setting up for my sister's wedding,

packing, etc.

It's been a little nutty, but it's also been so fun to be with my family.

Oh how I love them!

 The night before the wedding, all the bridesmaids got to stay in a bed and breakfast.

It was such a perfect little place.

Such a sweet little relaxing retreat to rest before the chaos of the big day began.

We woke up, ate a delicious breakfast and then lounged out by the pool.

I was champ mom, and didn't pack swimsuits, so Little Miss enjoyed lounging on the lawn chairs putting on her "lotion"  (aka. contact solution)  Don't worry I didn't let her actually rub contact solution all over her, but she sure was good at pretend.

The backyard was beautiful.

Full of beautiful gardens of flowers and fun little places to explore.

I really wish I had taken more pictures, but keeping a very active kiddo in check took most of my attention and I only snapped these few pictures.

But check out their website here.  

And if you are ever in the mood for a cute little getaway close to Tulsa, then I highly recommend you check this place out!