Oh, my love

There is something inside of me that comes to live when triggered by certain places, people, things, etc. My spirit is lifted, my mind feels freedom, and my heart overflows with love, adoration, life, and anything beautiful. I feel like I get this silly grin on my face that is impossible to erase unless taken out of that "place or time". At times, I always think if I could just learn how to gather my words or thoughts I could sing the most beautiful song ever, or write the most elegant poem. I feel as if I could bleed all over this world and make it smell like grace and God's unconditional love...this contagious love that draws me in so close...this untamed love that brings us together...just this simpleness and freedom of letting it all go and giving it all away, knowing you have everything you could ever need and that you are no longer a slave to the stuff America calls you to carry.

Our trip out to CO was great. Our first hike together the day after we got there I felt this "love". Just this closeness to home (heaven) that my insides constantly groan for and are longing for the day to be there. We enjoyed our time together away from what has become normal life in North Carolina for us. We enjoyed visiting with Bryce's parents and sharing good stories. I loved eating Chipotle both times in the week we were there!!! Here are some great pictures from our trip. Most of the time we forgot our camera. Another post coming soon!

This is our hike around Waldo Canyon

the big mountain in the back is Pike's Peak

Bryce went Prairie dog hunting with his dad one morning

this was a great hike to the Craggs?

Bryce's dad Bruce and us

my great looking husband

the valley we came up

it was great to see aspen trees again

freezing yet refreshing water

Summer Camp is Over!

Our summer has come to an end. We are exhausted and looking forward to having next week off. We were supposed to work until the end of last week, but our awesome boss man is letting us have it off so we can do something before school starts for Bryce. So we got on priceline late last night and bid for some tickets to CO. We leave this Monday and come back the following Monday. We are very stoked! We have climbed a good bit in CO but have never done any hiking and backpacking. We are going to try to do a little once we get there. I am really looking forward to some open mountain ranges and ominous views. I wish I had some pics ready to post of our summer, but I will when we get back. Sorry to rush but I have a meeting to go to. Much love everyone! Enjoy the end of your summer.

spesh