Boondockin'!

So when I was in Colorado for a massive photography trip, Bob took the girls on a camping trip with some of their best friends and fellow Dads.

They all had their first total boondocking experience and apparently it was quite the memory.

They found a remote spot, built homemade fires, set up tents and figured out how to do all the things in the woods.

Ellie had a great time and fully wished she didn't have to be tied up.

All of these friends have such a great time together and even though the camping trip was full of mosquitos and bugs they made some great memories.

Lily caught a frog.  She is desperately trying to get me to let her have a bearded dragon or a frog for a pet.

 Such a fun time for all of them!

So Long Sweet Neighbors

7 years ago we pulled up into our home on Ravine excited and ready to start a new chapter of our lives.

We had left behind friends in Colorado anxiously hoping for new faces and connections in the Valley. Within a couple of days Kim and Lucas found us.  Neighbors two houses down from us and we became fast friends.  There is something so special about that first friend you make in a new place.  It sticks with you.   

This summer it was time for  them to move onto a new chapter in their lives and head to Minnesota.  Man I had mixed feelings.  Mostly excited for them, but sad.  Life moves, and changes, and time is a sneaky thief.  I am grateful for every dinner, yoga class, run, patio play date, date night, and run in.  We love the Kocaks and pray amazing things for them!