Living In GJ, Colorado

Wow....I haven't posted to this blog in a few years. So many things have changed. I'd like to start blogging more, maybe I can keep it up this time.

I have had so many "firsts" living in Colorado. I climbed Mt Garfield, this pic is me at the top. Length : 4 miles (felt like 20) Skill Level: Strenuous (wanted to die) Duration:3 hours (took me 4) Elevation: starts at 4,800ft Top Elevation: 6,765ft (at this point I was ready for a helicopter to come save me) Moved to Grand Junction in November of 2010 and this climb was in May 2011. I did train for a few months with a trainer and he went with me to the top. Encouraged me the whole way. Travis if you are reading this THANKS!!! I can honestly say going down was brutal. Scarier than going up. But I DID IT!! and will NEVER do it again. :) 

 

One of my favorite things to do...go camping. We were so proud to buy our first camper. Getting away and going up in the mountains to camp was/is THE BEST!!! The view...amazing. Always a good time camping.

Ouray..one of the most beautiful places. First time to go to a Hot springs. Warm water and beautiful view.

 The kids experiencing snow for the first time. This was in Novemeber 2010 our drive to our new home, we were coming over a mountain pass and there was SNOW. Flipflops and all!! I love the look on the kids faces.

The first snowman in our backyard. January 2011

Going to Moab, Utah Jeeping....always an adventure. The Jeep had quite the makeover. ;)

From this...

to this...

Dressed as a Hippie for Halloween 2012. Meadow and Harmony AKA Stacie and Trish

Winefest!!! Now that was a gooood time.

Winefest love!!! Trish and Scott.

Went to VEGAS for the first time!!! Novemeber 2012

Rode the Mechanical Bull at Gilleys in Vegas!!!! Now that was a FIRST for all and will be a yearly thing. I do believe Trish, Jarrod, Scott and I will never forget THE MULLETT. Scott wearing his wig the whole time at Gilleys. Never got one awkward look. That's Vegas for ya. Everyone rode the bull. Scott lost, being too worried about his wig falling off. Trish had the best form. Jarrod's form was all about protecting his face. Hmmm...lets see. I had no form. Arms and legs wrapped around and holding on for dear life.  I plan to redeem myself this year 2013.

First time to paint on a canvas. The Palette is a super fun place to go have some wine, listen to music and paint a masterpiece. 

Cheers

Next up would be SUSHI!!!! I will say that I will def go back and "try" it again. Oh and I ate EEL!! The veggie roll was my fav. Not a fan of soy sauce. 

I think that sums up some of my firsts the last few years. I look forward to seeing what 2013 has in store for me.