Fall Fraser Get Away

A soccer game in Fraser and a free house from a friend made for a nice mountain getaway. It is also a nice time to go to the mountains because the traffic isn’t bad and the aspens were changing. We enjoyed pizza at the house on Friday night with some relaxing and hot tub time. 

The Saturday morning soccer game wasn’t until 11:45 so D-man and I were able to watch College Gameday from Lincoln and chill out before we all headed to the soccer game. The team won 4-1 and T-man played goalie the first half. It was fun watching him coach the team from the goal. We enjoyed lunch out with some of the team and then had a night of bad football, BBQ, and some cards back at the house. 

Because we didn’t have to check out, our Sunday morning was relaxing with some hot tub time and breakfast. We left around noon for Grandby Ranch to take the gondola up for some views, seeing the aspen change and hiking. We grabbed Subway for lunch and came back to check out of the house. We made a final stop at a park to play frisbee before heading home. 

Warning lots of pictures. Getting away was exactly what I needed. 

T-man in goal 

Gorgeous view 

Leaves changing in the valley 

Saturday afternoon walk

View from the top of the chair lift 

❤️


So pretty 

T-man and his friend hiking 

Spirit Talk

 This week, Dad portrayed his great-grandfather Gottfried Karlen in the Spirit Talk that was held at the Beemer cemetery.  Jaima was able to attend with Mom and Dad and Jaima and Dad were able to entertain the crowd. 

So glad that Dad did this. What a gorgeous night for the event. 

“Top Golf”fer

D-man’s golf season ended today. He and his partner ended up tied after the last hole of match play so had a play-off hole and ended up winning! I walked over to the course after work and was able to see them come up the last fairway. I didn’t watch the playoff hole because I thought it would make D-man nervous. At home, I found out he wanted me to watch. Bummer. 

Last night, the team was able to go have a fun evening at the new Top Golf which was a fun way to wrap up the season. It was a tough season for D-man, but we are proud of him for sticking with it and keeping up with his studies. Sko yotes! 

Pickin up my golfer from Top Golf 

Driving us home 

The approach shot 

On the green 

Weekend Activities

A couple different activities from this weekend. Friday night we played the last night of Couples’ League. We didn’t win, but it was good to be out a rough day at work.  Marshall and I took T-man and his friend to soccer early and had a little date to get breakfast burritos and coffee. We also watched a lot of football and played games on Saturday night. On Sunday, I went hiking and to lunch with an old coworker that was visiting from London. Marshall and T-man played disc golf and the boys and I messed around at the basketball court before we had a yummy dinner prepared by Marshall. A good weekend hanging out with family and friends. 

Iron Maiden

On Thursday, Marshall and friends road tripped to Albuquerque to catch the Iron Maiden concert. They left super early Thursday morning and were able to catch some time at the pool in the afternoon. They also snagged better seats by checking to see which seats were unsold. It was an outdoor amphitheater and a beautiful night for the concert. Definitely a good time had by all. 

District Meet

T-man clocked the winning time for Monarch K8 in the district cross country meet in Boulder on Wednesday. Marshall and I were both there to cheer him on. He was extremely nervous, but finished strong and was in good spirits after the race. 

It was so wonderful to see him improve and do so well. Super proud!! 

And they are off! 

They ran around the lake as part of the course. They are on the bridge. What a setting. 

With other Monarch kids and Marshall cheering on 

Coming into the finish 

Such a great season! 

Proud parents! 

Sister Weekend

How fortunate am I to have two amazing sisters that came to visit me in Colorado. We did regular things (watch kid sports, take naps, walks) and some “fun” things (hiking, happy hour, pedicures). We played cards and frisbee, watched the Huskers win and these two amazing ladies busted out all my thank you cards. 

Not surprisingly, I just enjoyed having them here to laugh with, cry with and chat with. While I don’t want this stroke to define me, it certainly has made an impact on me.  I feel like I have had a good perspective on how fortunate I am, but this life event makes me even more thankful for all that I continue to have.  Enjoy every minute. Laugh. Love. Live. 

Surprise coffee visit with my sis on Thursday

Cheering on T-man 

A fun hike on a gorgeous day 

Happy hour at Zucca followed by Sweet Cow dessert 

Thank you writing superstars 

Pedicures

Exploding Kittens! 

Followed by Frisbee 

A nice evening walk with Jaima

Fun games of pitch