Mindfulness on the farm
Having friends come visit can ramp up the activity level while simultaneously creating a space for relaxation and reflection. This past week we had 18 different friends (half of whom…
Highs and Lows
We have a dinnertime conversation starter we use each night with the kids. We call it our "High/Low Questions." We go around the table with each person answering a few…
Moving toward minimalism
After listening to Joshua Becker’s book The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own earlier this year, I was inspired to embrace a more minimalist lifestyle.…
10 Days In
What exactly have we gotten ourselves into? Whew. What a couple of weeks! In our last e-mail and blog post, Emily shared some of the logistics we were working through.…
Last Moments in Denver
It's been a whirlwind Everyone warns you about how crazy and hectic moving will be, yet the reality still hits hard. I’m exhausted, yet have to keep going, inching closer…
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Reflections on my time at the University of Denver
Where to start? 16 years in Denver 2 degrees 1 husband and 3 kids 4 job titles within the enrollment division 1 amazing University Thousands of memories I've been fortunate…
Fascinating Little Creatures
Bees? Don't they sting? If you’re following us on social media, you already know what some of the buzz is about…we’ve got bees! Friends and family haven’t so much asked…
Sheep Creek Ranch…where is that?
Our Small Town Criteria As a city girl who has never lived anywhere with less than a million people, I was hesitant when Steve expressed interest in living in a…
Muck Boots, Week 1
Alright, so I actually spent very little time in muck boots this past week. Maybe I should call this post “Running Shoes and Daddy Daycare, Week 1,” but it just…
Last Day in Business Suit
More Bitter than Sweet...For Now My last week of work highlights the bitter side of the bittersweet experience we are embarking on. I keep reminding myself it would be a…