Behind? What are you talking about??

Oh goodness...its been almost 2 months since I last updated.  I don't even know where to start.  And let me tell you, blogging is not the only thing I'm behind in.  I've got enough homework and studying to last me a while.

Maybe soon I will update on whats happened in the past 2 months...but for now, its either work on the exercise physiology lab report, ready chapter 9 in exercise physiology, read chapter 4 in marketing....or sleep.  And given that its after 10p...I think sleep is the top of the list.  Unfortunately, it will ALL be there in the morning too..

Vacation Home...Part 2

One of my favorite things about going home are the flowers.  A friend at the end of the other street by my parents house has a VERY green thumb too.  We always say they have both cul-de-sacs covered when it comes to gardens.   While home, I stopped and took a few pictures...

Then came my birthday.  Mom, her friend R, and I all went to the Raptor Center in Pueblo.  It was pretty amazing.  We had a great lunch and then I headed back north.  I stopped in Denver and had dinner with a friend from jr high/high school days.  We went shopping at Vera Bradley  ( MY LOVE!!)  Spencer got back into town at 1220am and we got home and into bed around 230am.

I had a wonderful time and am glad I got to spend time with my Mom.  I'm still catching up on laundry and cleaning....not sure how you ladies with kids do it! :-)

Ok...off to make dinner....  Until next time!!

Not quite back to school....

Well, its been a month...and I'm in the countdown to my 2nd to last semester of classes.  (13 days...including weekends).  I figured I should blog one last time before my summer vacation is over.

While Spencer was enjoying the heat of Chicago, I went to Camelot. (AKA my parent's house. Click here if you want to see what I'm talking about).  I had a great time at home....and even got to see some of the regular guests...

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Oh yes...a Mama Bear and her 3 cubs!!  They were cute....especially since I was on the deck.  Mom had a friend visiting from Tulsa OK who yelled through the house "BEARS!!"  My first thought....ummm...where?  Are we talking inside or outside??  haha....so of course I grabbed my camera and headed out back.  There was one SUPER adventurous cub who ran up the tree while the mighty Shep (my shih tzu) barked at him.  The poor cub played on the roof for a bit before realizing he wasn't sure how to get back down.  It was fun to watch.

Happy 4th of July!!

After church Sunday, Spencer and I drove to the Springs to celebrate the 4th.  We spent Sunday night with my mom.  It was great to see her and spend time there.  I'm going down to spend the week with my Mom when Spencer heads to Chicago on his first business trip at the end of the month.  Monday morning we were up early (730a) and walked over to the Broadmoor Hotel to experience a practice day of the US Womens Open.  We had a TON of fun...best part?  I could take my camera and get pictures.  I got some pretty awesome action shots...and had a fun morning!!!

We then spent the evening at Grandpa Curtis' house.  He lives across the creek from the CS Sky Sox stadium (The CO Rockies AAA team).  It's a tradition to go there and watch the fireworks after the game.  Only downside...they don't start til 11p...which is WAY past our bedtime!!!   (Sorry..no pics from that)

Overall it was a fun weekend and a great way to celebrate the 235th Birthday of the United States of America...and getting to be a US citizen

An Eternal Perspective

We had the privilege of attending the sealing of our good friends Tabi and James this last Saturday in the Denver Colorado Temple.  For those who don't know about our temples, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we have the opportunity to prove ourselves worthy (to our Bishop, Stake President, the Lord, and ourselves) to attend the Temple.  (Click here)  It's a special privilege and honor.  And it really helps me put things into perspective.  It was wonderful to sit there between my Mom and my Husband and listen to the sealing of James and Tabi.  As members we believe that Families are Forever, none of this "Til death do us part" junk.  When we are sealed in the temple...we're stuck with each other for ETERNITY!!!  That sure can seem like a long time some days but in the end...it's worth it!!

On our way back north on Saturday, Spencer and I were discussing life.  I told Spencer, Life is an uphill battle...and it doesn't get easier until you're dead.  It's like when you're out running.  As you struggle through the last bit of a hill...BAM...there's another one.  Spencer kindly pointed out that sometimes, there is a bit of a plateau, but only right before another hill.  And just like in running (atleast in Colorado), you think you know whats coming next but you're not always correct.  My mom has told me "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans for your life."  I'm a planner...and as much as I try to plan what our future's going to look like...there are too many "what ifs" to have a sure plan.

As we're discussing possible options for the future Spencer asked, What if I get an offer in Lexington KY?  YIKES...I've never been a Live in the South kind of girl.  But...I'm not going to keep Spencer from furthering his career and doing what he loves.  We'll be a family...no matter where we are. (Side note: We'll be in CO for another 2 years...then possibly stay here...or possibly move...WHO KNOWS!!) This is why I love our church doctrine.  It's ok to not know where we're going...as long as we're family.

Ok, enough jabbering on.  Here are a few pictures from the wedding.  Congrats Tabi and James!

The Wedding Gift Solution

Like I said earlier this week Wedding Season is upon us!!!  I've noticed a recent trend for getting married later and thus already having all the "stuff" that you need...except the expensive stuff of course!  This lends itself to shopping those wedding registries a bit of a challenge.

Enter: My Solution!!!  

I LOVE these books!  (Click here for the website)  One or two makes a nice gift.  The owner and creator, Ali, used to live near me and I would go help put books together.  Now she's farther away and harder to visit.  Spencer and I visited them in March and are already running low on the stock pile of books we bought.  We are well into wedding season here...(Which reminds me...I need to order more books!)...

I hope you'll wander over to Lemon Poppy Inc and check them out...Tell them I sent you.  (Just because I love them so much!!!)

Camelot in Logan UT??

Mom and I stopped to visit some friends who used to live by my parents on our way home.... There is a couple in their ward who have a garden that rivals Camelot. (Aka...my parent's backyard) It was GORGEOUS!!! And really made me feel like I was at home!


There were a few bonus additions that I think Dad needs to consider adding. First was a hammock chair! So fun and comfy!!! Second was a huge tree swing. I've never seen my Mom smile so big for a picture. She loved it!!! And so did I!


Remind anyone of the Secret Garden??
And lastly, a BEAUTIFUL peony! One of my favorite flowers!

My "Little" Brother

Meet Aaron...my adopted little brother! When I was in 6th grade we were asked how many siblings we had. This question really bothered me. By birth, I have two. But when you take into account that everyone of my friends, my brother's friends, and my sister's friends calls my mom "Mom" or "Mom B"...I have THOUSANDS of siblings. Aaron is one of the more recently adopted siblings.

We met when I was 16 at church. And just like a little brother...I'll always love him...but there are days I sure don't like him. Like the day he moved to Utah...over a year ago. How DARE he leave me like that!!! :-(


So Mom and I met him at Chipotle (where else?!? haha) for lunch. He brought along his nephew Nathan....yet another new friend for me! It was great to see him and I wish he'd moved back to Colorado!!!!

Thanksgiving Point

Mom and I spent last week in Utah visiting Grandma. While there we got to see my friend Sahra and her son Joey. Sahra and I figured out (with help from Mom) that we've known eachother for almost half our lives. Pretty impressive for a born Air Force brat! We had a fun time out to lunch at Thanksgiving Point. Joey is my new best friend!! And he LOVED Grandma. He sat at the end of the table between Sahra and Grandma and made sure that Grandma was paying attention to him! SOO cute!!!

Thanks for meeting us halfway Sahra! We'll have to get together again next time I venture out to Utah!

Wedding Season

This is the season for weddings.  Spencer and I head to Denver this weekend to participate in the wedding of the third member of Teamo Supremo.  Here we are at Missy's reception last month with our wonderful hubands...

Tabi and James, Missy and Sean, Spencer and myself

Working World

Well, Spencer has officially been in the working world for a week now.  I wonder if I could get him to type something about how he's liking work so far...   Keep an eye out for something.  We'll see what luck I have.

Mom and I made a trip to visit Grandma this week, and while they work on family history I'm busy making baby gifts.  Oh yes...it's that time again.  :-)  So fun!!

Happy June??

Oh good grief...where did June come from???  I was babysitting an 8 yr old girl over the weekend and she was bragging how her September birthday was just 3 months away.  My response? "Well guess what kiddo...mine is less than 2 months away."  I felt pretty smug until I realized that meant the year was almost half over.

Spencer and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary a little over 2 weeks ago.  We went to Denver and were able to perform sealings for the dead.  What a cool experience!!  We planned our time there perfectly because my best friend Missy was getting sealed that day.  We knew there would be LOTS of people in her sealing and we didn't want to get in the way, but as we were leaving the timing couldn't have been better!  Everyone for Missy's sealing was in the front entryway.  It was similar to what I think heaven will be like.  Everyone is family and everyone is excited to see you!

For those who don't know my history with Missy...here's the sparknotes version.  Missy and I met when we were 11.  My family had just moved back to CO and we were in the same ward.  We grew up as close friends. I adopted her parents as my second (or third or tenth) set of parents.  I was great friends with Missy and her two sisters.  They're my adopted family.  (You'll notice I have a lot of those!!  Who doesn't want a HUGE family?!?)

Anyways, back to the temple...  Well, Spencer and I were able to spend time with Missy and family.  Here we are below with Natalie, Missy, Me, and Megan just two weeks ago.

 I then pointed out to Daddy Nimer that I've been at every wedding in his family so far.  So I thought, why not add in those photos as well.  Below is May 2009 at brother Matt's reception.

 And here we are in September 2007 at Natalie's wedding.

See, don't I fit in perfectly??  :-)

One Year Down....

One year ago today...I married my best friend!!! It's been a wonderful year...and I can't wait to see what the rest of our lives have in store for us!! I love you Spencer!!!

Happy Belated Easter

This was our first Easter as a married couple. We had a wonderful time teaching our brilliant Primary class...and came home to a dinner of homemade pizza and jammies! Honestly...It was pretty fantastic!! It won't be too long before the "EB" will be making his rounds again so it was nice to enjoy the spirit and be able to reflect on the Savior and his love for us.

And this...is my Easter Skirt!!! Let me tell you a story about this skirt... It all started back in 2008 when I bought pretty material and a pattern to make an Easter skirt. Guess what...the material stayed in one piece and the pattern had the same fate. Fast forward 3 years...yes 3 years... and guess what...this skirt still almost didn't happen. My dear friend Tabi is getting married in June and I'm going to use the same pattern for my outfit, so I needed a trial run. I followed the pattern and as you will see in the picture at the bottom...it was WAY too big!!! (Side note: Mom and I had the same problem with a different pattern back in 2007. I was a bridesmaid and the dress ended up SWIMMING on me...sheesh!) Ok, so I took the skirt in with help from Mom and Sister back in March. Perfect...skirt completed. NOT! I spent Sunday constantly pulling my skirt back up...and so it sits on my sewing table waiting for more mending.

All I can say, is I hope the skirt for the wedding turns out better. Guess I should get to work on that one huh??

Congratulations Spencer!

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Spencer's Bday

Ok...I seriously considered posting just this picture!! I've really been craving some homemade whole wheat bread!! (When I was in 2nd-4th grade my sister would make whole wheat bread...and it would be ready to eat right as Dad was telling me to go to bed! Horrible, right?? :-) And as the obedient child I was (YEAH RIGHT?!?!) I went straight to bed with no fuss! hehehe However, I remember always getting a warm slice delivered to me with butter as I was crabbily sulking in my room.) Ok...back to the story. I decided about 8pm one night I was going to make bread. And I'd say I did a pretty good job too!!


But alas...I don't think you really want a post all about bread...right?

Here is Spencer with his Senior Design Project at E-Days. It's a hybrid race car. Poor guy left about 8am Thursday to finish it up, came home at 730am Friday to shower and head back to campus. He came home about 430pm. He'd been on his feet for something like 35 hours!! UGH!! I was tired for him!!


Here we are celebrating Spencer's birthday...the big 24!! His parents came up from the Springs, his sister came over from Greeley, our friend Lyndsey came up from Thornton, and our friends from church the Homecs came from across the driveway (Yes...they live in our complex!) Oh yes...even Shep was part of the festivities!! I didn't get a picture of everyone...but we had a nice time.

The birthday boy and Shep the Great!! (Side note...he is coming up to see us this weekend too!! YEA!!!)

Denver Aquarium and Colorado Mammoth

Sometime during the month of April, Spencer and I went to Denver for the weekend. We went to a Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse game, stayed overnight, and went to the Aquarium the next day. We've been to one other semi-pro lacrosse game...but after spending a few years working with Rugby I have a hard time staying entertained with basically any other sport. Even still...we had a great time.



The aquarium was pretty cool. I've never been so really enjoyed it. And yes...there are TIGERS at the aquarium! I remember babysitting a girl who had gone to the aquarium for a school field trip and I picked her up after school. She was going on about the aquarium, but since I was driving I wasn't really listening. She said, "Everyone really liked the tigers too." Me "huh, cool... WAIT!?!?1 Tigers??" Yeah...that's what I get for not listening. haha.... Anyways...we had a great time, but I doubt I would go back until we have kids.

Picture of the Week

My first dog Silber and me! I think I'm about 4 in this picture...