Colorful Colorado

Fall Getaway! On Saturday we ventured up into the mountains to check out the amazing changing leaves. Last year we missed the leaves because of a cold spell we got but this year it's still in the 80's in Denver. We drove up the 285 and enjoyed the explosion of colors, stopped in Jefferson at the post office because randomly they sell fudget there, then continued on to Breckenridge to have a delightful lunch and spend some time shopping, and ended up in Vail overnight. It was incredible. We stayed at the Lodge at Vail and somehow ended up in one of their suites with a private patio that led to the pool and was nestled directly against the ski slopes. Vail is such a beautiful ski town with their ritzy shops, many ski chalets, and great food. This was the first time we have taken an overnight trip for nearly 8 months and we are so glad we did...even though it took us 6 hours to get home because of traffic!!!!

Explosion of Colors

Welcome to Breckenridge

Enjoying Vail

Liz's Ski Buddy

The patio of our lodge

Enjoying all Denver has to offer

There are so many reasons why we love living in Colorado. One of those reasons is all the wonderful professional sport teams. Last weekend we cheered on the Colorado Rapids in an awesome soccer game. Liz played soccer all through her youth so it was a trip down memory lane. It was fun to cheer on the Rapids as they defeated Chivas USA 3-0. It put us in the mood to kick around the soccer ball!

Smile for the camera!

Pre-Game Show

Go COLORADO Rapids! We love soccer!

Liz and Mike enjoying the Rapids Game

Broncos Game

Picture This! Saturday Night, Broncos Vs. Detroit, Lower Section, Row 18, a stadium of orange and blue, cheering fans, and frozen lemonade. If you can imagine that then you just experienced what we did this last Saturday.

TOUCHDOWN!

Our View of the Field

Liz and Mike

Liz sporting her Broncos gear

Wheatridge Parade - Supporting Adoption

On Saturday we had the opportunity to participate with Families Supporting Adoption in the Annual Carnation Parade in Wheatridge. We had a wonderful time promoting the miracle of adoption. It was great to be surrounded by friends, make new friends, and hear the amazing experiences of others.

Liz carrying the banner

Brielle holding a balloon that says, "Adoption Rocks"

Rachel and Sara

Liz and Mike trying to stay in the shade

Marianne and Doug with their beautiful adoptive daughter

Mike and his empty stroller

Family Time

We were so lucky this past July because all three of Liz's sisters came to visit at different times during the month. We love spending time with them and since they are only an 8-hour drive from us it's not to difficult to get back and forth. We did all sorts of fun activities from hiking, Rockies games, Waterworld, eating out, cooking in, and exploring the city. It was definitely a memorable month for us.

Liz and Valerie

Enjoying fun times with the family at the Rockies game. Mike, it looks like we caught you with a full mouth

Liz pictured with nieces Liz and Valerie

Liz with nephew, Grant in Colorado Springs

Liz pictured with sister, Shawnelle. This was after a very long hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

Mike hanging with Phil (brother-in-law). It was a Fourth of July meal to remember

Liz pictured with sister, Sheryl. This was right before they left Denver. It was so sad