Happy Father's Day

In honor of Father's Day, I went for a hike in a new park in Colorado. It was nice and flat all the way along the creek down below...for about a mile. Then, it started going up and up and up! I got to the point where the trail started going down when a couple of guys appeared out of the woods and said there was a great view if you hiked up a little further. I stood there for a moment trying to decide if I really wanted to go there. After much mental debate, I decided a little more up would not kill me. It was worth it! The view was fantastic!!









As we were hiking back to the car, I came across a castle by the stream. I couldn't help but stop and admire the beauty as well as snap a couple of photos!





On our way back to Denver, I took the scenic route and was able to take a photo of the mountain I had just been climbing.



It was a blast! I wish that my Dad and my husband could have been with me to celebrate the day. Know that you were both there in spirit the entire time!!

Anyone who is getting tired of seeing all of the hikes that I keep posting, raise your hand. Now, put your hand down and start planning your move!

C'ya!

Unofficially Official

The University of Phoenix graduation: Colorado Springs, CO: 10 AM today. As a member of the staff, I have the pleasure of joining the team in making sure the entire event goes off without a hitch. As a member of the leadership team, I have the pleasure of joining the administration and faculty on the stage during the ceremony. I felt a little odd joining everyone when I haven't officially graduated yet; even though I have all of the regalia already. So, in order to feel like I should be there dressed up in all of my Master's garb, Rebecca set up an "Unofficial Master's Hooding" in the faculty room before the ceremony. That way, I could feel a little more comfortable about wearing my tassle on the left...








Jeannine graduated for real so we grabbed a photo quick after the ceremony. It was a ton of fun but I am certainly glad it is over. I get to do it all again next weekend in Denver. I got the first taste of it today in a very short ceremony so we will see how it goes next week with 2 different ceremonies!

In case you are wondering, I actually have one class left to complete my Master's Degree. I am waiting to walk across the stage to receive recognition until Mike can also complete his degree. I think it would be cool for the two of us to walk together...so keep next June open so y'all can come visit us in Colorado!!

I've been up a long time today and Sedona and I had a busy couple of days (more to come on that another day). I'm going to call it a night!

C'ya!

Nap Time

What an uneventful day...went to work, did my job, rode the bike home, sat in the hot tub, and now I am ready to go to bed.

Since today was not exciting, I figured a video of Sedona going to sleep on the mountain would be just as entertaining...

C'ya!