Monday, January 31, 2011

Happy February!!

Wow...things have been busy around here. I feel like I've been able to slack a bit because my lovely sister taught me how to schedule when a post is actually posted. I took an idea from my cousin and started posting pictures of the week. Not actually anything to do with life now...but just fun pictures!


As for life right now... Spencer is staying busy building a formula hybrid car for senior design. They're taking it to competition in New Hampshire in May. Oh fun! :-) He spends hours working on the car...and comes home nice and dirty. He is also involved with the CSU Entrepreneurship Club as a Marketing Officer. You'll have to ask him what that involves...

I just quit work at Thirsties Cloth Diapers. I'm still managing Family Care Connection and working child care jobs too. I just came up with a brilliant idea for birthday presents for my 3 nephews, 2 nieces, and god-daughter. Fortunately the first birthday is Nov 4th....so I have all year to work on the gift. I do have to wonder what was on my crafting To-Do list that just got demoted so this new idea can have its time to shine?!? :-)

Spencer and I signed up for a 5k March 12th. We both feel like running was a key component to our fitness a few years ago and its definitely fallen by the way-side. You would think that doing zumba or hip hop 3-5 times a week would make running super easy...guess what...not so much. I'm doing better than I thought I would and if anything...its a new challenge.

I got golf clubs for Christmas...and just finished my lessons. I'm no where near pro yet...but who knows!!! hehehe. Ok, maybe not. But my teacher did tell me she was impressed because I can hit the ball (not consistently) which apparently most beginners can't do. Practice makes perfect...so who's joining me to hit some balls? :-)

Ok...I think that sums up life right now. I apologize for the lack of pictures. But...well..my sister and youngest nephew are coming to visit in the next month...so I'll just make up for it when they're here.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Picture of the Week


My Nephew, My Buddy!!!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Picture of the Week


Happy Birthday Tabi! Part 2 of Teamo Supremeo! Tabi, Missy and I have been friends for forever, Tabi is also getting married this Spring!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Picture of the Week


Happy Birthday Missy Loo! (Part one of Teamo Supremeo) We've been great friends for over a decade. She's getting married in May (the day before our 1 year anniversary!!)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Picture of the Week


A Common Site in Colorado Springs 1.1.11

Sunday, January 2, 2011

How did YOU send out 2010??

What did you do to send off 2010?? We got all gussied up and spent the evening with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic!!! What an amazing way to send off the year. We enjoyed 2 hours of Broadway music (which is my FAVORITE!!!). I had a blast...and who doesn't enjoy getting all dressed up??





And now, its a new year. 2011...I have some pretty big expectations out of this year and because of this, I know the Lord will give us many surprises as well. My Mom always tells me, if you want the Lord to smile...tell him your plans for your life. I couldn't agree more! I enjoyed 2010. I got married to the best man in the Denver Temple, I got a new niece, Spencer passed his Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, I lost 18 pounds, I passed Anatomy and Physiology, and I learned more than you can imagine. I know this next year will be full of many more joys, sorrows, laughs, tears, and adventures. Happy New Year to all my Friends and Family!! I love you all!!!

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Christmas Continued

Badurek Family Tradition states that German Eggnog Pancakes are served for Christmas Morning Breakfast. I may be a Curtis now but I'm a Badurek by birth and there was NO WAY I was going to give up on this tradition!!!

How do you think I did??
Shep got a new rope from Mommy B and he wouldn't let it out of his sight all morning. When he slept, he made sure there was a paw on it at all times. Too CUTE!!!

Spencer and I had a wonderful first Curtis Christmas. I struggled with my Christmas spirit up until Dec 24th. It just didn't seem like it could really be the end of the year. I think a huge part of my Grinch-like attitude was the fact I wasn't spending Christmas with my nieces or nephews. They're my favorite kids in the world and my life doesn't seem complete without them. However, being able to spend time with my newest family members was definitely memorable

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Christmas Morning


Shep and his Stocking!! He knew which one was his.

Spencer's Tree Gifts (Note the Golf clubs and new bag from me!!!)

Sara's tree gifts (Sorry its a foggy picture, I'm not sure why that happened)
My New PIANO!!!! Thanks Mommy and Daddy!!! I also got golf clubs from Spencer and start my lessons on the 11th. Watch out LPGA!

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Christmas Eve Feast


One of this hardest parts for me about being married is getting used to new family traditions. Like my Aunt Carol says, "It's new...not weird...just different." (Or something to that effect). Christmas Eve at the Curtis household is a quiet ordeal with an assortment of hors'dourves. It was fun to enjoy time with the family and enjoy the Christmas season.

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Buche de Noel-- A Curtis Tradition


It's a Curtis family tradition to make Buche de Noel every Christmas. Complete with meringue mushrooms which I helped my mother in law make!

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Scout Ski Days

Spencer and I had the opportunity to ski at Copper Mountain the day after the Fall Semester at CSU was over. It was a beautiful, snowy day!!

Given the lack of snow we've seen this winter (and my serious love of winter!!) I was overjoyed with how much snow there was on the mountain. Spencer and I haven't been on the mountain in 3 or 4 years and I was WAY out of practice. I was able to re-gain my ski legs in some pretty deep powder. SWEET!!!

Enjoying a well earned lunch break! (Homemade Chili!!)

We had a wonderful time and I really enjoyed the day. And then we came back to Ft Collins and I'm pretty sure I wore short sleeves to church the next day!

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