California Bred | Colorado Led
“Due to inclement weather...” Not gonna lie, I love getting those texts at 5am. Our 2 hour snow delay was upgraded to: “District is closed.” The snow is still coming down and it’s purely magical! Now, to get the boys to restock our firewood. Any guesses what movie we’re watching? Clue: I first saw it [...]
Little did they know, our "errand" was not in fact for dad's work. We were driving to pick up our new pup! Let me back up... In June, when we first met our SUPER awesome neighbor, we all (specifically Lincoln) instantly fell in love with her two Colorado Mountain Dogs. We knew nothing about the [...]
This week Johnny and I sat down and made lists. Goals for our year, long term goals etc. Personal, marriage, family, financial, travel. I mean not to brag, but I already checked 2 things off of my list! ✔️ Find a local MOPS group to join ✔️ Start monthly kid dates We decided to alternate [...]
A couple of months ago, I was browsing Pinterest for fun activities to do with kids near Colorado Springs. The first suggestion that caught my eye was the "Georgetown Christmas Market." Nestled in the mountains about two hours away, Georgetown is a quaint little historical town with the charm and scenery you'd find in any [...]
This is hands down one of my favorite photos. Not because of spectacular lighting or composition, but because it’s hands down one of my favorite memories. Summer. Sunshine and 75° weather. Taking a break from yard work. Watching them watch a lightening storm over Pikes Peak. Today is our favorite man’s birthday. He is a [...]
Today we woke up and there was a 12 year old in our home! That means in one year we'll have a teenager and I am NOT okay with that. (I'm really good at math.) Every year, the birthday-er gets to pick our meals for the day. After morning donuts, we headed up north to [...]
We don't always do group costumes, but when we do...expect a picture overload. Last year we went as the ensemble cast of a classic, Princess Bride, complete with an R.O.U.S. I went as Valerie, Miracle Max's "not a witch" wife. Unfortunately, the other half of my costume, (ahem Max) had to "work late" and therefor [...]
Since it's officially "sweata weatha" here in CO (said in my best Amy Poehler/Maya Rudolph impresh), we've kinda been using our fireplace nonstop. And since we live in the forest with ample firewood, Johnny and the kids picked up a log splitter today: queue 4 straight hours of chopping and hauling fun! I snagged this [...]
Our first Colorado pumpkin patch experience was a blast! Face-painting, gourd launching, human foosball. There was something for everyone. Oh, and here's a tip! Have a huge family so you can get a discounted group rate, and maybe even fill up an entire tractor for the hayride!
Phoebe Gillespie 