I love the verses in Ecclesiastes that talk about timing and seasons. This fall has been a sweet time for our family. Not only because Colorado is simply BEAUTIFUL this time of year, and cool, but because the Lord afforded us two special visits from friends we have not seen in a long, LONG time.
Our first visit this month came in the form of our dear friends Jessi and Ryan. These guys are college buddies of ours and although we live far and only see each other rarely, still have that awesome friendship that can practically pick up where we left off 2 years ago. Its wonderful.
Their time with us was far too short, but we got to spend a lovely afternoon with them and they were able to meet Evie and spend some time in the chaos of the Longmire family. I had the real privilege of photographing them and we squeezed as much as we possibly could into their 8 hours with us. I love that we have friends like this. They are lifelong and I look forward to the next visit and hope against hope that it isn't 2 years!
Heather and Ryan Hickerson are another of those amazing lifelong friends that we had the blessing of seeing this month! Ryan is one of Bob's best friends from his younger days. When I met Bob, he had the most stories about him, Ryan and Ryan's brother Bryce. Once I got the approval from these buddies, I knew I was a keeper for sure!
We have stayed in touch with them, but personal time with them has been far, far, far too sparse. They are such kindred spirits and sweet friends.
After we welcomed them, rather abruptly, into the craziness that is our life, they jumped right in. Ryan is awesome with kids and he was quick to start monkeying around with our brood right off the bat. Evie fell in love with Ryan and he quickly became her go to person. Lily loved having another big guy to tickle her, throw her around and play gymnastics with.
We took them to Lily's favorite place, the museum, and enjoyed the discovery zone and checking out the new Whale exhibit.
Saturday was a true treat. We took a long mountain drive over Squaw Pass, past Echo Lake and down into Idaho Springs. We couldn't let them come to Colorado without having a Beau Jo's pizza experience. The weather was glorious, the colors breathtaking and the company delightful. Plus, 4 adults against 2 kids (one toddler that refused to sleep in the car.....oh yes, that is starting now) was a huge win. We all took turns playing, walking and managing the fussy.
Colorado is so beautiful this time of year. Idaho Springs is most definitely one of those places that will always have a special place in my heart. I was so blessed to have a chance to get this little family picture. It captures my family perfectly. That ragamuffin in Bob's arms didn't want to look at the camera, which so efficiently captures our life. This new independence thing is blowing her mind and she is stepping into it with abandon.
Our drive home knocked her out finally, and we enjoyed a wonderful evening of time with our buddies. Sunday brought with it worship at our church's new Uptown Building and an afternoon of football. The weekend was such a great time of conversation and fellowship.
Bob and I are truly blessed with friendships that span the many moves we have had and the places our lives have taken us. I am grateful that the Lord gave us this time, however too short it was to reconnect with these special souls.
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