Fall Travels!

Erik and I have really been enjoying our time lately. Once again, time slips by so quickly, but it seems like our moments are filled with laughter, fun, and the ones we love the most!

Last weekend I got the chance to go to Phoenix to spend 4 days with my grandma, mom for a girls weekend. It was SO good to finally be back together with Britt, and it was so great to get to spend some good time with Brandon, Kirstin, Caleb, Collin and Beau.  There was nothing formal about the weekend which I think made it that much better...so great to finally all be back in one place...the only people missing were Erik and my dad!  It was so fun to have some quality time with my mom, grandma and sister. We have been trying to plan a "Girl's Weekend" for a long time and I am so grateful that it finally happened. There were lots of much needed laughs shared and it was a reminder of the blessing I have in such an incredible family.

Erik got the chance to hike up Mount of the Holy Cross with Ryan and Ralph. They do an annual trip every summer but with the busyness of being a newlywed and traveling to Peru, their plans were put on hold until this fall.  Thankfully the chose a great weekend to go and the snow held off!  Hard to believe that they already ran into snow on some parts of the trail! I am not quite sure that I am ready for the season to end..but inevitably it is coming.  Check out the picture of Ralph on the tip top of his first 14er!  Erik said that Ralph did well for the most part, but was absolutely exhausted for the next two days....I can imagine why!
We both enjoyed our time away from the routine of our everyday life.  It was a breath of fresh air to be with some of the people we love the most and are really trying to not take times like these for granted!

Back! Sharing in the birth of Zuri!

Sorry for the delay in blogging...I can't believe how poorly I have been at keeping up with this since we have been married, but I am back...and have intention to keep you updated!

The last four months have been filled with memories to last us a lifetime no doubt. We rounded off the summer with Erik traveling to Peru for a month, two more beautiful weddings of wonderful friends, had a fabulous trip to Seattle to visit our dear friends Matt and Steph Waller, and just like that we were back in the swing of the school year! Erik has started his second year of grad school at CU in Environmental Engineering, and I am still working at the Office of the Registrar. Its been great to be able to go to and from campus together, and we definitely are grateful to only have to take one car! Erik has to get up a little earlier than he wishes, but its been good for him to see that sun rising and getting his day started off early ;).  I have been looking for a new job and am praying that one will come soon!

We had big news this week with the birth of sweet baby girl, Zuri Amani (which means Beautiful Peace), to our dear friends Wes and Marissa Wicklund.  Marissa was in labor for 41 hours, and is no doubt a hero in my mind! She is truly incredible and so strong, and Zuri is absolutely perfect and beautiful in every way.  Erik and I are looking forward to spending much time with this sweet family...we love you three so much! I am still in awe at the way life is created.  Congratulations you two...we are so excited to get to support you on this road of parenthood!

 I am officially back and vow to be better about blogging (thanks for the push, Steph!!).  So grateful to have you on this journey with us!

Thankful tonight for: Cool fall nights, our poochie, Ralph, who so graciously keeps me company, Zuri Amani, and friends and family who love us so well despite our failures!