Only A Week Left In Colorado

Well, we are now down to our last week in Colorado. What can we do to make it a time to remember? Well, pack and go to class:( We aren't exactly looking forward to the humidity, but we can't wait to see the family, our MI friends, and go to the lakes and yes, swim! We only have a little bit left to pack up at the house, but it seems like an endless job. Especially since I still need to finish up my classroom. Job outlooks are looking up, and we know that something is going to work out...it always seems to. We'll keep everyone posted on our arrival. As of right now we're planning on arriving in MI on the 30th of June.

Views from Woodland Park, Colorado of Pikes Peak!

Memories to last a life time. The place where Jessi was born, Andy started school, Paul became a firefighter, and I got my first teaching job.

The people, views, and weather are wonderful...rarely a cloud in the sky. A home away from home. A place where we created a 'Colorado' family.

Rocky Mountain High is right. There is never a dull moment in Colorado, we are always on the go: skiing, hiking, swimming lessons for Andy, traveling, camping. A place we have no regrets moving to and yet no regrets leaving.

In Loving Memory of Great Grandpa Swihart

This post is to remember Grandpa and all of the joy that he brought to our family. Our family has so many memories with the kids Great Grandpa. He loved to take every ones photo, so it was rare to get him in one...but we did and this photo includes four generations of Swihart Men! Grandpa even traveled to Colorado to come and visit us. He never forgot that trip and neither will we.

We vacationed many times to Grandpa's property in Harrison. Memories that we will never forget. Building additions on the trailer, going for rides on the trails and in to Marion.

We are going to miss him tremendously, but we know that we will meet again. Paul & I are very happy that the kids got to know him and we will speak the memories that he spoke to us. Grandpa we love you and can't wait to see you again!

So we're moving home!

Well, the decision has been made. We are moving home, back to Michigan. The four years in Colorado have been unbelievable, but it is now time to return back to the ones that we love. Our kids need to know their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It's hard to say good bye, but now we have a great spot to come and vacation! We'll be moving at the end of June when our lease is up, so I should get packing:)

The kids are having a lot of fun and we hope to see more of Colorado's beauty before we say good bye. Auntie Val (Jessi's daycare lady) bought this horse just for her kids. She will be greatly missed along with all of the rest of our Woodland Park family.