Fall is Here and So are More Beards.

October flew so fast that I have no idea where the past week even went. Now it is November and it is the notorious month that my husband becomes even more grizzly- No Shave November. We will see how mountainous his beard can get this year! Good thing for me, I love beards. 

Halloween was a ton of fun this year. We split it up and spent half with friends and the other half with family. We took my niece trick-or-treating in Boulder with her Mom and Daddy Dave! She was adorable as usual!

Such a cute family!

This month there is a whole lot to look forward to! Hiking trips, more mountain time, friends coming to visit, a trip back home to Oklahoma, Thanksgiving, and much more! Oh, and I already decorated for Thanksgiving/Fall/Christmas. I love the holidays! Our home is glowing with lights, pumpkins, garland, fall berries, snow, birds, pinecones, and ornaments! 

I need to get back into the swing off this blog! I enjoy doing it because it helps to keep track of what George and I are up to. So far we are ready for holidays and looking forward to seeing friends and family this month! 

If Life Was Easy...

Getting back in the groove and finding new ones must have been what fall had in store for me in her dusty leaf filled pile this season. This week was full with travel, laughter, friends, and great family. Though I am getting settled more and more here, it never fails that I can't sit still. Maybe that's a good thing and it just keeps me on my toes, but I blame it on the mountains. I can't seem to ever get my fill, so George and I spent the day in Breckenridge on Thursday. 

It was so beautiful and to attempt to describe the atmosphere in words, it wouldn't do it justice.

i believe there is something majestic in the mountains, it captures the very core of man.

Meandering about the town and staring at the face of the mountains almost drooling in excitement for the slopes to open in 22 days... this explains most of our trip. We found our way into a spice and tea shop and I picked up this great Shaman tea. I had about 4 cups yesterday and am completely hooked.

It is freeing to get out into the Rockies. It does good to the mind, body, and soul breathing in the mountain air and getting completely lost subconsciously in nature. We didn't want to ever leave this place.  As the storms brewed ahead, we decided to make our way home and say farewell to this mountain town. We will see you soon...  

Looking back about a year ago, I would never have thought that I would be living in Colorado and be at the doorstep of the Rockies. I am forever thankful for life leading us here and also putting family 18 miles away. Not a day goes by that I take this new life for granted. Maybe my mind is reassuring something to me or perhaps trying to instill something deep within me, but the other day I had this random thought--

If life was easy, where would all the adventures be?

Everyone gets curve balls thrown at them in life and bumps in the road. If it weren't for those bumps and pot holes and maybe a few blown out tires, we never would have made the move out to Colorado. We use all these metaphors for hard times and trials in life such as- road bumps, walls, and storms... but what if instead of looking at them in a negative light, we learn to rejoice and be excited for the challenge to come and see where it will take us next. 

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.

Coffee Beans and Marketing Schemes

It's yet another sunny day here in the 303 and my mental desk is piling up with work, work, and more work! Now that the coffee is done brewing I can begin.  I love my job, as most know, and I have so many ideas I need to put into action... Marketing strategies, building customer relations, online store, web design, floor moves, and new "scenes" in the store to just mention a few. I am hoping that I can mentor the intern on some of my day to day manager duties so that it will allow some time for me to hit the ground running. Also, while my best friend was visiting from Oklahoma I picked her brain about a few ideas and am so excited for her to move up here! I am hoping we can hire her part-time for marketing and event planning.

Another photo shoot is in the works for the store and I am so excited! I can't wait to start doodling it out.Thanks to my husband for the Urban shoot last week. Turned out great!

Hair: Abby Denson (Studio on Bannock); Clothing: Twice as Haute; Photography: George Ferris

Well not and interesting post, but it helps me to organize my brain before I start the day. 

Time to flex my creativity! 

How much you put into your job, is what you get back. And I plan on making it one hell of a ride!

Back to Me and You.

I have been slacking off lately with this whole blog thing. Having a husband who loves to be on the go as much as his wife leaves little time! The weekend was full of fun- family in town, art show, hiking and great food.  Last night was especially special to me, it was back to just me and George. With constantly being around friends and having company in town, it's difficult to have a solid moment of just the two of us. We went strolling around downtown in the cold rain and eventually ended up at a great restaurant that warmed our bellies.  Gazing into each others eyes from across the table, it brought me back to the "why".  Why I married George and how I fell hopelessly in love with him. 

Walking hand in hand on the cold silent streets, it was a simple moment that I will cherish forever with him. 

Having his hand in mine was a cosmic connection radiating with energy and love. We can close our eyes and not even speak, and know exactly what is in each other's hearts. As to "why" and "how" I fell in love with my best friend? Of course there are reasons that I could list on and on, but it's not a trait or characteristic. Its a feeling. The feeling of being connected through something so deep, there are no words to pin point it. The connection of energy, spirit, and mind... this just skims the surface. For those of you that have found the One, you know what I am talking about. It cannot be expressed, defined, or described. It just is. 

I don't need flowers, I don't need a fancy meal, I don't need constant attention, I don't need to be doted on.... just Be and that is enough to satisfy my heart.

to my husband with love,

xo-wife

Rekindling Fond Memories and Making New Ones...

Life has gotten crazy and busy, in a good way! George's photography has taken off and he has all of his pieces ready for the art show tomorrow night. We've spent the past few days playing catch-up and working on fun projects, that time has flown at what seems like record speed. How is it already mid October? This weekend is filled with friends in town and family, and I love it! Yesterday I was off work early, did a photo shoot for work, and spent the remainder of the evening having a blast. 

Complementary Tequila is Always Served Best in a Severed Lime.

When in doubt, always drop what you are doing for a great time.

We went to "Geeks Who Drink" night at Rooster and Moon- a fantastic coffee shop and bar. It was trivia night and even though we came in 6th place, We weren't too shabby! I don't know what we would've done without George and Brent's computer knowledge. It truly was 100% Geeks there and it was the most fun I have had this week! Thanks friends for being nerds :)

I love him.

We look like sisters and act like hooligans.  I don't know what I would do without her.

All in all, it was a memorable night of laughter, drinks, great friends, and of course food. I am so blessed that I have a bond with my friends that is unlike any other. They are my family, my blood, and though we come from different places it's like we cosmically found each other for a reason.

Without out them, I don't know where I would be. They are the butter to my bread and the breath to my life.

To my friends, with love

-xo, wife.

Woken Dreams and BINGO Screams.

Waking up to the sound of distant trains, rain drops, and wind on the high-rise put me in a lucid state of woken dreaming. It's weather like this that cleanses our mind and soul of the everyday stresses life may bring. Perhaps it's Mother Nature's way of making our busy bodies slow down for a while and actually take a look around. 

Our incandescently splendid view.

Every other Monday night our friend hosts Bingo at a bar called Sputnik. We haven't been in a while and it was wonderful seeing her again! She is the most animated, loving, and charismatic person I have ever met. She loves life and when there is a bump in the road, she will look at it head on and keep going in full force. When we moved here, meeting her was a blessing and she still remains an inspiration to me. Thank you Brandi for being 100% you.

Brandi is the cute Filipino hiding behind me :)

Last Night I got the first BINGO of the night and won a $10 to Sputnik and two tickets to see K-OS next Monday night! Score! It was a great time and had so much fun.

Brandi and Meg's working their Bingo magic.

BINGO!

Cheers to friends, making new friends, and shouting BINGO!

All in all it's been a great start to the week and Tuesday is already looking more beautiful than ever! 

There is something in the mountains here, I don't know what to call it- but it has a spell on me. There is nothing better than waking up and smelling sweet fresh mountain air, looking to the west and seeing the magnificent rockies 15 minutes from your doorstep. It's the little things in life that make each day worth living and squeezing every last drop from it that you can. It has molded and changed my perspective on life, love, goals, and ambitions. I don't know what you did to me Momma Nature, but thanks.

All we have is now, and let's make the now worth every breath.

xo-wife.

Sun Rays and Snow Caps

This morning it was an early one for sure. On the road at 6:00 am- streets quiet, crisp weather, and the sky still black as ever. I drove the husband to the airport so he could catch a plane back home to photograph a friends wedding. I wish that I was able to go, but duty calls and I have the office and store to attend to! I was sad to leave him- ya, I know it's only for a few days but come on! We are newlyweds! And newlyweds that have crazy adventurous fun together. He's my best bud, and my husband- the best of both worlds. I think that is why most people never see us "PDA" or wrap ourselves around each other in public. There is no need to! Plus come on... 99% of the time we are with friends. When we are kickin' it with friends we are all best pals having a great time. There is no such thing as a third wheel or that ushy-gushy awkwardness in our realm, and I like it that way! 


So driving back home and being sad wife, I was astounded and awestruck by the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen. Behind me, crazy colors and infront of me rain and snow over the mountains. It was incredible. 

I'd like to think that my dad painted that sunrise for me today. He always read this book called Grandpa Bunny Bunny. It was about a bunny who lost a loved one, and he painted the sky for him so that he knew he was still there. I needed a little hug today, and I got more than a hug. Daddy gave me a sunrise.


It's hard to see but the sunrise illuminated the snow on Mt. Evans. Seeing snow capped mountains brought back this childish giddy excitement about the season turning over! 

Since it was the most beautiful peaceful morning, I couldn't help but snap shots in stand still traffic on 70 and I-25. It made me so thankful to be placed in a city that is charming, resplendent, and radiant.-- I, like the city, have become more radiant and resplendent since my father's passing. Perhaps he was trying to point that out and say, "Look at you and what you have become".

Though it was early, it was so peaceful and rewarding getting up early and seeing the world wake up. And also a little something extra from my dad. 

It meant more to me having that sunrise today, than the past 22 years on earth with him. 

One thing this past year has taught me:

LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE ANYTHING BUT HAPPY.