tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56975198556456234382024-02-06T23:28:48.076-07:00that sunshine blog Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-29203776698236328482013-06-18T10:25:00.001-06:002013-06-18T10:25:10.917-06:00My Backyard is Pretty Great If you head north on hwy 287 and make a left to a little place called Red Feathers, in a little less than an hour you can be surrounded by gorgeous rolling mountains, cool mountain air, and a huge outdoor playground. We have been coming here since we stumbled upon this area in college with friends and have brought several family members and friends up here to camp.<br />
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This weekend we were joined by Nick's dad, his sister + her boyfriend. We hiked, fished, and hung out lazily in the sunshine. It was the first weekend in all of our times up there that we had two days with no clouds in the sky almost all day. The coolest thing that in the late afternoon of our first day we sat and watched huge thunderstorms roll past us only to find out when we got home the following day that they had brought golf ball sized hail into town. We sat and enjoyed a weather lightning show from the time we started dinner well into the late evening settled around the campfire.<br />
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I drove up early Friday to claim us a spot and headed out for a solo hike with Oli after setting up camp. It was so peaceful and quiet (when I wasn't playing my tunes ;)) to spend some time alone, take in the views and the sounds of the tress. It was exactly what I needed to level myself after some trying weeks.<br />
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The one thing I love most about Nick is how he's taught me to see the beauty in the simple things and that happiness with life comes from within. Nothing reminds me more of that than a weekend with family, my dog, and perfectly clear night skies. I couldn't remember the last time I sat and stargazed. </div>
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My week is filled with daily things, chores, a couple shots of reality, and lots of loads of laundry. And packing for this weekend's trip :) When your backyard is the Rocky Mountains, life can be simply wonderful. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-32181833831424561182013-06-14T08:30:00.000-06:002013-06-14T08:30:00.327-06:00Friday's Fancies #133We are escaping away to the mountain this weekend with my father in-law, Nick's sister + herbetterhalf, and of course Oli to camp and celebrate father's day. Right now I'm putting the finishing touches on my to-do list making sure we have all of our gear to fish, hike, and tent camp for a few days.<br />
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I can't wait to get back and share pictures with you. It's been a rough week and a few very busy weekends preceding this one, so I'm looking forward to get to breathe in fresh mountain air, hear nothing but the peace and quiet of the trees (especially in Red Feathers, CO) and just unplug from my day to day.<br />
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As much as I can't believe that it is halfway through June .. of 2013... the summer will be over before we know it and my favorite time of the year will be upon us: fall. One of the biggest events this year is our best friends' wedding (!!) in the beautiful Colorado mountains and this week's fancy topic was a perfect brainstormer for my possible attire. Nick will be standing up as one of the groomsmen and dressed in a sharp gun metal tux. Maybe it's the summer colors still so fresh on my mind, but my inspiration board came out very bright, feminine, and structured.<br />
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Personally I have never been a fan of the sleeveless look on me. But as of late I have shed some poundage and am gaining some definition and plan to show off some toned arms and legs ;) In addition to being inspired by everything feminine lately - thank you Daisy Buchanan - I couldn't help but find myself very drawn to this style of dress.<br />
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I love sleeping. I'm sure it must be very difficult to comprehend. But it's fantastic. Right?! Although I'm not much of a napper, when I am ready for sleep it's like a light switch. I can be on the couch, in the car, at a friend's house...when it's time for Jessica to go to sleep, nothing will stop me. And recently I've come 'out of the dark side' and switched back to my morning-person self. At first it was due to work schedules but now..my body feels that 5:30/6:00 am is go time; running, blogging, cleaning, watching the <span style="font-size: x-small;">depressing</span> news (ok - Boy Meets World),...are all among my favorite morning activities.<br />
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But back to sleeping. The zzzzz's - they're wonderful. However not always as easy to come by as we'd like, especially if we have these things called schedules, families, friends, jobs, school, errands, bills, deadlines, blah blah grossness... :) not the family+friends part obviously. ... actually .. haha yeah the family + friends part goes in there too. We all love each other but if we're honest... c'mon.<br />
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But with these things on our mind it can be difficult to relax and unplug and let ourselves get the sleep we deserve and need. I've dabbed in all kinds of trouble with sleeping and have collected a few tricks and routines that help me unwind, relax and slumber soundly at the end of the day. When it's time to flip the light switch.<br />
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I have a soft spot for tea and before I found my love (and need) for coffee I drank it several times a day. The Sleepytime tea is one of my favorites and a frequent part of my bedtime routine. </div>
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Another sleepytime drink that I swear by is the SLEEP by <a href="http://www.drinkneuro.com/" target="_blank">Neuro</a>. A function drink that mixes melatonin with magnesium to help you sleep. This stuff knocks me out and I know from family and friends who've tried it that it certainly does its duty. </div>
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I have recently become a fan of this and haven't been able to stop just for the sake of getting in a small yoga routine on a daily basis. I found an easy routine <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Before-Bed-Yoga-Sequence-25491816?image_nid=25491816" target="_blank">here</a>, welcome to any level of yoga skill on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> (where else!). Nick and I have a mattress that needs serious replacing, so I can't say it's done much for my back soreness, but adding some of my favorite slow tunes music, some candles and turning off all the lights in the room and this routine helps me let go of all the day's and life's disasters, relaxes my mind, and perfectly prepares me to to curl up in bed and call it a day (if I don't fall asleep in savasana). </div>
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Just don't end your night drooling in front of the TV. I am still one of the worst offenders of this (hence I have this list) but it makes such a difference to turn of the box, brush your teeth, and climb into bed (with your steaming hot sleepytime tea) and allowing yourself at least 30 minutes for down time. </div>
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There are a lot of ways to help you unwind at night and find some z's. Having trouble sleeping, insomnia or night anxiety can have a serious impact on your daily life, immune system, and overall happiness. Remember that even 30 minutes can make a difference and doesn't take too much commitment. Sleep soundly and thank yourself later. </div>
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What a crazy amazing weekend! One of those that flies by so quickly you don't stop to realize how great it is until you plop down on your couch at the end of the day feeling content, satisfied, and loved. Especially loved. </div>
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Nick and I spent the weekend apart at different family events and talked each other's ears off for most of the evening about how much fun our weekends were. Summertime is being good to us and I am lovin every minute.<br />
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On Friday my dear Mamacita came to Fort Collins for an overnight visit and a night at Taste of Fort Collins! I was so excited to finally dust off my bike seat for the summer, especially since I was so proud of myself for fixing the flat tire on both mine and Nick's bikes...buuut I was left to ride the ride of shame back to my apartment 5 minutes after my mom and I ventured out on the bikes as the tire I had changed previously, was once again flat. whaaa whaaaa :/ I was right to doubt my handy man skills. But thankfully my mom can talk her hysterical sensitive daughter down from any mini melt down (it had been a veeery long day) and 10 minutes later I was in my mom's car and back to pick her up, throw the bike in the car and we were once again - on our way to the Taste! :P The rest of the night was awesome - complete with a sensational waffle from the Waffle Lab food truck (smoked Norwegian salmon over creme cheese on a waffle - aaaahmazing!) and a grass concert listening to Churchill. And I had my mommy all to myself? Yeah that's a pretty great Friday night.<br />
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Today we celebrated the baby shower of my sister and her husband. Baby Luca, my first nephew (!) is due to arrive towards the end of the month. He's kiiind of a big baby and my sister an itty bitty thing, so the due date is going to be pretty much up to him. Making an entrance already, just like his mom :) </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-26431197990699742562013-06-07T08:00:00.000-06:002013-06-07T08:00:01.069-06:00Friday's Fancies #132<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I'm not really sure how it is Friday once again, but time flies when you're having fun and this week was definitely in that category. My birthday on Tuesday was a freaking blast and so laid back. I had a half day melt down on Monday with a side of "what have I achieved so far?" and "I'm gonna be 30 soon?". But all was well and Tuesday came and the birthday love and sweet greetings showered me with so much warmth and happiness I couldn't help but be really excited it was my bday after all. I received the most amazing homemade cheesecake birthday cake from my dear friend and enjoyed a lazy day at the pool with Nicholas. </div>
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On Wednesday, said friend topped it off by taking me out to dinner for a "progressional dinner" as we called it since we wandered into the <a href="http://www.themayorofoldtown.com/" target="_blank">Mayor</a> for some tasty beers and then found a little table at <a href="http://www.jaxfortcollins.com/" target="_blank">Jax</a> for the most amazing seafood appetizers I've ever tasted. Originally we had planned to end the evening at the <a href="http://www.chocolatecafeftcollins.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate Factory</a>, but those apps did us in and we were defeated by delicious truffled fries and shrimp. </div>
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Today I filled my day with errands and renewing my 2 days expired driver's license - oops - and in approximately 30 days I will have a driver's license that actually has my married name. 2.5 years later is as good a time as any... and killed the rest of the day with Nick. </div>
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Before I leave you with this week's fancies I wish you all a very happy weekend! I'm excited that by the time it's over I'll have pictures to share from my sister's baby shower on Sunday! With the 90 degree weather we have forecasted for this weekend I'll be sure to pack plenty of fabulous shades in my weekender bag. I'm a sucker for sunglasses and if I had no will power I could fill drawers full of shades. But when I keep a wrap on my shopping habits I stick to three basic styles of sunglasses. In Colorado, where we see at least 300 days of sunshine a year, sunnies are a year-round staple accessories and an absolute must for rugged Colorado survival. :) </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-16132902079835798192013-06-03T16:56:00.001-06:002013-06-03T16:56:35.944-06:00Fancy Follow UpFor last <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thatsunshineblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/fridays-fancies-131.html" target="_blank">Friday's Fancie's</a></span> inspiration I picked a simple white t-shirt dress (from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-lace-keyhole-back-shift-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14387305?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore_0004de47dcd36a120a2a3f4f1400069f&LNM=Primary#prodSlot=large_1_26" target="_blank">here</a>) because it is one of my favorite staple items in my closet. I have a curvy boyish figure and I keep my every day look fairly simple, and a t-shirt dress always fits the bill. For now I'm on the look out for one in a neutral color, but love my striped bright version just the same.<br />
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Nicholas and I went to Denver to stay the weekend at his mom's to celebrate our technically little brother Adam's hs graduation party! Phew that was a long weekend title! But it was an absolute blast and it was finally Colorado summer warm, the whole Italiano family got together and I was reminded how loving, crazy, and entertaining they are. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">[</span> After <a href="http://thatsunshineblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/fridays-fancies-131.html" target="_blank">Friday's fancy</a> inspirations I knew I had to wear my new <a href="http://www.luckybrand.com/Eyelet-Shorts/LBW03096,default,pd.html?cgid=womensShorts&selectedColor=110" target="_blank">Lucky</a> shorts (thanks Mom!) with a simply black + white combo. I was having too much fun to snap a better outfit picture, but I completed the shorts + tank with simple black two strap sandals (what else do I wear?) Next time I can't forget to ad a belt, like I did this weekend imo. check out these other black + white outfit creations by these fashionable ladies</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Graduation Adam! </span></div>
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On Sunday morning Nick and I were just a tad groggy and let his Maam cook her delicious eggs for breakfast. Once we got back into town just before noon, a spurt of energy hit us and we decided to take care of a couple more to-do's on our list to jazz up our patio. </div>
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We headed into old town and ended up wandering around Ace Hardware and the rest of downtown for a couple of hours. We found a great gift for a special someone coming up and my husband took me out for a sandwich and ice cream. Just like the rest of the weekend, it was a perfect afternoon so I will let the pictures speak for themselves.<br />
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Tomorrow is my birthday and as hard as I'm trying to be excited about it because I absofreakinglutely love birthdays and cakes and love filled cards, the fact is I am fighting it with my whole body to be here. Not that I can do anything to stop it. I know I'm a little unhappy with "timing" in my life at the moment and a birthday that pushes me just a little past the quarter life mark is not really welcomed. That naive 19yo is nagging "I expected a little more from you by now". But my very content and positive self is reassuring "I don't want my life's timeline to reflect 'everybody else's'. Then it wouldn't be 'my life'." And the fact that I feel literally at a stand still today with minimum productivity I've decided to just close my eyes, let the day come and go and cook myself and Nicholas my favorite dinner. And when I decide what that will be I'm sure I'll let you know. </div>
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For now I'm going to say goodbye to this great weekend, accept the fact that it is somehow June 2013, and do something about my coffee cup that is still next to my keyboard. Happy Monday. </div>
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Once again, Happy Friday you guys! On my agenda this weekend are trips to Denver, graduation bbq's, family shenanigans, pool time, and warm weather!! :) This week was kind of a let down as far as weather goes. Since yesterday we've had coastal winds blowing through the Front Range (did that stop be from getting some rays at the pool? Heeeeck no! I just pretended I was at the beach) and on Wednesday we had torrential downpours most of the day and so I sat at my kitchen table, sipped my extra hot coffee and watched my plants take a beating through the window. Oh yea and wore this stellar summer outfit. </div>
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I leave you promptly with this week's fancies - make sure to visit <a href="http://www.longdistanceloving.net/" target="_blank">Alison</a> to join in! This week it is all about breaking fashion rules (which I'm pretty sure I broke several with my sweater) and how to break them - fashionably of course. This week we're waving a white flag to the "don't wear white after memorial day" (or is it labor day?) rule of thumb! Personally, I love simple and I love white and one of my favorite summer staples is a simple t-shirt dress. I pair them with anything from heels, to converse and make them work whether I'm running errands or attending a fancy brunch. The cut of a simple t-shirt dress works wonders with my boyish shaped body and I find, is a great alternative to a maxi dress or skirt. </div>
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<i>I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! <span style="font-size: large;">See you on the sunny side</span> and let me know what your favorite summer staple item is or how you wore white this weekend in the comments below. </i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-1190241649812666242013-05-29T14:45:00.001-06:002013-05-29T14:45:25.674-06:00Grab Your Waders, Girls...<div style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">...we're going </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">fishing</span><span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></div>
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Okay not again...don't worry no more pictures of gross wide open mouthed fish. I shoulda warned ya. My bad.</div>
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Usually, when I tell people that I like to fish they give me either a snorted laugh, a raised eyebrow, or the stink eye "You like to fish?" ... Well yeah! Among a list of many other outdoor activities - camping, hiking, biking, climbing, .. in short, I have no problem leaving my make up bag at home for an extended period of time and not giving two shits about my wardrobe.<br />
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However, I am learning to collect a wardrobe for myself that works with my casual outdoor needs but let's me add a little flare to my ragidy fishing shorts. It helps that I have a weakness for accessories such as hats, and can add to my look without worrying about make-up and jewelry. Nevertheless, I can't really go anywhere without a watch on so I will always pick a simple add on. A <strike>little</strike> good sunscreen and 2nd-day hair for my hat and we are ready to cast! (p.s. sleeveless blouses are also very nice for avoiding tan lines)<br />
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Today was one of those days that make me realize how much I freaking love living here. Fort Collins truly is the greatest place in the world (for me) and if you're close to me, you know I say this a lot. But it's true! And when Nick and I have days like this, sleeping in, lazy breakfast, and fishing by noon, we can't help but talk about our dreams of living here well, ... forever. Driving across town we can't help but be completely silent in the car with the windows down, letting the warm summer air blow through the car, and the feeling of "summer in Fort Collins" take over. It's a familiar and comforting feeling and for the first time in a long time, no other place feels more like home to me than this town. </div>
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It was only minutes before the dude had fish numero 1 (a tiny thing) and numero 2 shortly after. A little bit larger Bass but still, ... meh.<br />
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We made our way around the lake to a couple different spots where we stopped to fish. The weather was gorgeous and perfect temp - but a little over an hour we started wishing we'd gotten our butts out there sooner as the wind continued to pick up and clouds were starting to roll in over Horsetooth Reservoir. </div>
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Here in Colorado, we build cool things out of branches and weeds are considered flowers. :) Although in my defense these were a lot more purple in real life.<br />
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It's Tuuesday and a for a lot of you probably your workweek's Monday. I hope you all got to enjoy the long weekend - I feel like my news feed was nothing but pictures of bbq's, pool time, and mini vacations to warm places. And it's awesome! :) How can you not love summer time? </div>
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Although I was ready to park myself at the pool with my dear neighbor friend <a href="http://www.kaylanuss.com/" target="_blank">Kayla</a> for the afternoon, the weather only gave us about two hours before big dark clouds rolled in over Fort Collins and just hung out there making it windy for the rest of the afternoon. It was a bummer - but took the opportunity to put some more miles on the treadmill. I've hit my next level of endurance, strength, and flexibility and I love seeing the progress even if it's still only slight. </div>
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I've finally gotten over the "I don't wanna work out" lazy-wall and am craving my running shoes every day, sometimes twice a day. I haven't yet figured out if it's the release it gives me to clear my anxieties and worries or if I've reached a point where I'm so ready to get fit there's no turning back, but I'm not going to really ask why and keep running. Because it feels amazing. </div>
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My dear Nicholas is off today and we are heading out shortly to, what else, go fishing before the afternoon storms roll in. Later this afternoon we'll be visited by my brother Tyler who'll be staying with us for a couple days. School's out for summerrr! Now that should mean this will be the last time I'll post an outfit including my boyfriend jeans and lazy oversize sweater for a few months...right Colorado? </div>
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Hello and happy Monday! Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who have and continue to fight for this country every day. I wish you a happy memorial day and express my gratitude, love and support to my cousin Wade who has bravely fought for this country several times and is no longer in active duty due to being severely injured last summer during a deployment in Afghanistan. We are so thankful that you are still with us, well and getting better every day. :) You are one crazy superman!<br />
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Here is a picture of this amazing family. Katie, my cousin + her husband Wade and their two adorable little boys Joe & Ethan. If you have hung around this blog awhile these beautiful faces are no strangers to you; Ethan is the godson of Nick + I and a frequent photo subject of mine :) They are the strongest, most inspiring and loving 4 people I have ever known. I just Love them! </div>
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Nick and I had a great but fairly uneventful, Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, I spent a little more time at my sister's helping her nest and taking care of last minute to-do's around her home, before baby Luca arrives. (By the end of June I will be an Aunt! :D <b><span style="font-size: large;">*happydance*</span></b> </div>
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Later that evening we got together with our friends Tyler + Heidi for some relaxed hang out time. It was great to see them and catch up - it is going to be an exciting summer as those two will be married early October and it is going to be grand!! Once Sunday rolled around Nick and I escaped back to our Fort Collins haven in the early afternoon so we could enjoy some time outside, but the weather had other plans. It was overcast and too windy to fish, so we took Oli on a lazy walk and called it a day after cooking a classic American dish for dinner together. </div>
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While I'm still looking forward to some pool time today with my dear friend <a href="http://www.kaylanuss.com/" target="_blank">Kayla</a> today, Nick has to work a regular day. <i>I hope you have a great Monday and would love to hear and read about your Memorial Day weekend highlights and festivities! As well as your favorite grilled cheese flavors and cooking secrets. </i></div>
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Hello and Happy Friday! I am being a little lazy getting ready for the weekend this morning - sadly Nick and I decided to cancel our camping trip this morning. Tonight's temps are just a little colder than we'd like, and since Red Feather's borders our backyard we figure we have aaall summer to go.<br />
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This is my first time playing along with <a href="http://www.longdistanceloving.net/" target="_blank">Friday's Fancies</a>! And if I could live in yellow jean shorts, striped tees, and two strap sandals all summer: I would. Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-32188490266494630202013-05-24T09:00:00.000-06:002013-05-24T09:00:00.073-06:00Sunny MemoI'm sending you positive thoughts for the day, as a reminder that we all need uplifting words at times. I happen to love quotes (woah watch out!) especially <span style="font-size: large;">positive</span>, <i>inspirational</i>, and <span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">happy</span> ones and keep them close to me when I stumble across one that really gets my attention. I find that when I'm having trouble keeping my chin up and tending to my sanity in this roller-coaster life we live, I will recite and repeat positive statements to myself. Whether it's while I'm running or working out, driving in the car, waiting in the line at the grocery store, or simply have a quiet few minutes to myself. It works people.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Choose </i>to be happy. <i>BE </i>happy. </span><br />
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The best is when you receive uplifting words from others of course, and today I was that lucky. I had a much needed phone date with my dear cousin and friendsoulmate Katie and she had a healthy bowl of encouragement and inspiration to dish out to me. I tried resisting a little, but in the end I know she's right and it felt great to have someone remind you of your talents, tell you your awesome and encourage you to go kick butt. It's a blessing to have family & friends that know you enough to push you a little harder than you might originally like, past your pitiful self that is off on the sidelines and most likely the only person standing in your way to brighter days. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com0Fort Collins, CO, USA40.5852602 -105.0844230000000240.3922357 -105.40714650000001 40.7782847 -104.76169950000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-88031828294084952942013-05-23T17:12:00.001-06:002013-05-23T17:12:22.651-06:00Mid Week Round Uphello!<br />
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and happy gloomy Thursday to you if you live in Northern Colorado. We are promised some rays this afternoon, but for now, I have my patio door only cracked and am taking care of my chores in my boyfriend jeans and long sleeved sweater. It's chilli outside! So Oli and I decided to postpone our walk til Nick gets home and we can hopefully get some sunshine time :)<br />
I hope you're having a good week - no matter where ya are. As productive as I might have sounded I'm having a rough day and am trying my darnedest to hang in there. The gloomy weather is a comfort when you're in a mood where your only interest is bitching and throwing yourself a pity party. But only the flip side, the weekend is fast approaching! And tomorrow I'll be busy planning and packing for our overnight camping trip at Red Feather's - woop woop! Just Nicholas, Oli and I heading out for our first trip of the season for a quick one-nighter in the mountains :) So there's plenty to be happy for.<br />
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I can happily say that I tried another one of my hobbies and passions on for size this week, besides blogging here again, ... my photography! This past weekend I took a few maternity and family photos for my sister and her husband.<br />
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They turned out great and it felt amazing to be behind a lens again. Check out some of my favorites <a href="http://derxphotography.blogspot.com/2013/05/bove-maternity-family.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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On Wednesday I got to hang out with these cutie patooties over coffee and muffins and enjoy some front porch play time.<br />
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Not half bad. Lately I am very much into straight lines, edges, chevron, simplicity. I've been wearing my gold diamond shaped earrings with just about everything. And apparently I was in a "red" mood this week, because I wore them Tuesday with my diamond patterned red blouse + white shorts. Next time I'll provide a better image, tut mir leid.<br />
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Wish you all a happy Thursday afternoon.<br />
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hello and holy wow it's been a year. not quite but close enough. and shameful all together. it's going to be a bit of a journey reconnecting with this blog. But I have missed it and look forward to sharing with you dearly. </div>
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And as of late, despite life's trivial curve balls, I've found myself having pretty fantastic days. One after the other. Simple, satisfying, productive, beautiful, just wonderful, days. And today was certainly one of those wunderbaren Tage. After I enjoyed a girl's day with my sister in Denver and Nick some good ol' guy time with his dad for the first half of the weekend, I came home and enjoyed Sunday morning breakfast with the boys, took a walk, and did some home improvement on our humble abode with Nicholas. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span> few weeks ago Nick and I got some company from my beloved father in law. We have the best time when he comes to visit and one of our favorite things to do is go out to eat. Usually our choices are either wings or pizza and on this particular night, it wasn't only pizza we chose, it was the <b>best</b> kind of pizza around: <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.unclespizzeria.com/">Uncle's Pizzeria. </a> </span></div>
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After we stuffed ourselves and walked out of the restaurant we realized there was no way we would be able to head straight back to the car. The evening was too beautiful, the weather perfect, and Fort Collins just oh so wonderful for a little after dinner stroll :) If you didn't know it about me, I'm a sucker for walks. </div>
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Since evening one was a freaking blast and we don't get to show off Fort Collins much, we headed back to Old Town for evening two and began the night with some delicious shrimp and some dangerous happy hour margs. </div>
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With our bellies once again full we leisurely strolled through down with Old Town as our final destination. We had decided that should we get the urge to stop in another bar on the way..so be it. But no evening stroll is complete in Fort Collins without poking your head in the Cupboard (an amazing housewares store). Nick's absolutely favorite place in Fort Collins. I'm still in the love/hate relationship because all I do whenever I go in there is drool over the mint colored Kitchen Aid on display and all 12 brothers and sisters in their beautiful punchy bright colors. I waaaant one :[ </div>
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Hope you all had a good Monday. Mine was quite eventful and didn't do much good for my already crumpled faith in humanity. However, I out did myself cooking one of my specialties this evening - grilled cheese sandwiches + tomato soup - and forced myself out on a walk with Nick in this very cooling 70 degree weather, despite my annoying sinus issues. <b>Thank you rain and get the fuck ooooutta here, allergies! </b></div>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-76369900378112967972012-07-25T21:59:00.001-06:002012-07-25T22:00:18.757-06:00What comes after June?The month that makes you forget what day of the week it is, because the days are long, hot, and juicy with summer. I am having a hard time making myself believe that August is only days away. Especially after having said hello to this evening, with a delicious pot of Jambalaya rice cooked with Italian sausage fresh from Sunflower market, a perfect after-dinner walk in the 70 degree weather (thank you rain gods!) watching the sun go down, gushing about how much we just freaking love this city and absolutely everything about it. This has been one of the greatest summers I have had in a long time. And it was spent doing nothing much else but enjoying Fort Collins with bike rides, patio lunches, concerts, camping, fishing, and the occasional afternoon by the pool. I guess I shouldn't jump the gun just yet - August is just as much of a summer month as July, but it brings back to school and better yet - back to school festivals in this beautiful city. Such as New West Fest and Tour de Fat which I am soo looking forward to. <span style="background-color: white;">Nevertheless, all of a sudden it will be September and as much as I will be sad to see this summer go, it is always followed by my favorite season :) So I can never stay sad for long. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">And since it is almost a month to the day since my last post, I am more mad with myself for the fact that while I neglected my blog for a good 4 weeks I was quite the busy bee with things to share that I was just to lazy or unmotivated to post. While July was busy flying by I was cooking new things, experimenting with delicious summer salads (oh yes - the kitchen is quickly becoming my new favorite place), wearing my still growing hippie locks in either a braid or el natural (not doing anything with your hair can be quite the penny saver - who knew!?),<span style="font-size: large;"> reading</span> (!!) rocking out at the Foster the People concert (<b>greatest</b> night of the summer!!) and keeping it consistent with the camping. But I could shut up about it and just show you. Here's my July round up people. Next time I take half the summer off from blogging I'll leave an "out of the office" love note. Happy Hump day! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-small;">1. My choice of fruit: 1 large banana; 1/2 cup of blueberries; 1 cup of strawberries</span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Add 1 cup of ice before adding 1 1/2 cups of vanilla ice cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. Add fruit and lastly 1/2 cup skim milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Turn it into pink bubbly yumminess. </span><br />
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It was a very low key day for N and I - and HALLELUJAH we even had rain almost all afternoon. Our summer schedule has been pretty non stop with camping trips, school, work, and the occasional day of cleaning, laundry, errands... that we gave ourselves a well deserved day off from all of it.<br />
Because however, we were in desperate need for groceries, I slipped into my go to outfit for this summer of maxi skirt, tank + sandals and headed to sunflower market to stock our fridge with fresh goodies! (Hence my smoothie inspiration for today) I have to admit to you guys that if I ran into myself in public today, I probably would've wanted to smack myself..but it was a day of "I don't care" - today while making my grocery trip I wore my ear buds and jammed to my own tunes the entire time! Usually I can't stand when people do something like that, shop with their headphones, but I was in a mood and I ain't gonna lie the seclusion felt aaawesome! Sometimes, ye just don't wanna talk to anyone. And today was that day. I do have to make a point to ad that I only took my public rudeness so far - I removed them completely before heading to the register. <b>Talking on your phone or having headphones in at a register </b>- absolutely not cool.<br />
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Tomorrow I say Hola Monday! as my work week begins and the daily life goes on. In the meantime we are checking the news every couple hours for fire updates and praying the weather reports forecast more rain! Colorado is one big fiery mess and it's very sad to watch thousands of people lose their homes and beautiful countryside burn to ash. Counting our blessings,<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Monday, all! </span>Making a quick stop to share with you pictures from the coolest place I've ever camped in Colorado this morning. </div>
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On Saturday we packed up our supplies and headed to Estes Park to meet up with friends. From town it was a short trip with a little 4 wheeling through the Rockies to get to Camp Jack - a site one of my friends has been coming to for years. On our way out of town, we get to see the High Park Fire from a different angle. </div>
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And while we were making our way to our site, we caught glimpses of a wild fire that had just begun breaking out in Estes Park. As you can tell with not a cloud in the sky and the tripple digit temperature..we're all doing the rain dance!<br />
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Welcome to camp jack - an area right on the top of a ridge overlooking Estes Park - the prettiest site I've ever been to. Setting up camp, enjoying the view, cooking dinner, enjoying the shade we were getting at this time of day, and climbing rocks...</div>
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Very glad we had a chance to spend time with our friends this weekend. I kicked myself the entire time for having left my camera at home - but N's did a pretty good job as back up ^^ plus we were busy having such a great time that we slacked getting some shots of ourselves. Good thing we definitely plan on repeating this trip before the end of the summer! </div>
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If you enjoy 4 wheeling and true tent camping - look up Camp Jack in Estes Park! </div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">xo . jess</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326630266794808565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697519855645623438.post-20614843029447358312012-06-22T22:48:00.001-06:002012-06-22T22:48:43.051-06:00fill in the blank Friday.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank goodness for a clear day with a break from a smoke filled city, because it was hot hot hot. And the forecast for the next 7 days? 98+ degrees. <i>Summer</i> is here - and I love it! Especially because it gives me chance to wear some of my favorite thrifted <i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">summer</span></i> dresses. </div>
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I know I'm only saying this because Oli is my dog, but he is quite possibly the cutest dog in the world. I had to save these shots of him from my birthday weekend for their own post, because they are just so darn cute. If you know Oli, he is obsessed with light spots, like ones you would make with a lazer point pen, but he is so obsessed with it, he'll notice them in everything. </div>
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A couple weeks ago we celebrated my 25th birthday with the second annual birthday camping trip. Last year we camped the Red Feather area with my mom, brother, N, and Vincent. This year we got to go with Vincent and sweet grandma Jan. Even Oli came along :) it was quite the weekend. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oli might be one of the greatest camping dogs around. He loves to be outside. Never barks at anything and loves to sit and look cute. Like this. </span></div>
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The first day we were all feeling pretty positive about a small hike around Lake Parvin to a secluded spot where we could kill the afternoon and enjoy the sun fishing. I should forewarn you that you're about to see a whole other side of me a few pictures from now. I am starting to let N make a real mountain girl out of me and it just so happens that I have found a love for fishing. Such an old man sport :] I know. But I really love. Plus I kick butt at it :) ..keep reading..<br />
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Gettin' sexy time. The boys strapping on their waiters.<br />
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Weather is just part of camping the Red Feather area. We've had some of the greatest and worst weather over the years we've been coming here. One year we got completely rained out while we were tent camping with friends. This year we'd have beautiful, hot, clearbluesky sunrises and sunshine from 7 - 10:30. Then the wind would kick up a bit and give us a cloud show into the afternoon until the thunderstorms or rain would kick in. Day two, however beautiful the pictures were that I got, was a real pain in the ass for the Longo boys and I. We are half guilty because we did doodle the morning around a bit too long and were then super ready and pumped to hike + fish to Bellaire ... but as we are trekking down the over a mile to this lake we have this eery feeling about the clouds cruising along above us. </div>
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We decide to ignore and continue hiking and begin fishing the second we get there. Meanwhile it has begun thundering and those still friendly looking clouds you see on the left are now grouping together like little buddies. I'm getting a little nervous as to why I'm still holding a skinny long pole in my hands, that I'm throwing through the air and then bobbing in water while it is still .. thundering. So the executive decision was made and we booked it out of there. No 15 seconds after I snapped the picture on the right we were greeted with hail as we were chucking our gear in the back of the truck and high tailing it out of there. </div>
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It was a day of defeat and the final score was weather: 2 longo: 0. The first round we were camper locked by rain, hail, and thunder for a good couple hours - don't get me wrong it was kinda cool. And the second, from our point of view <b>ambitious</b> , attempt at getting to fish that day...repeated round one and we were rained out again. Defeated and with more exercise behind us (who plans for a day of cardio while on vacation!?) than we wanted that day..we called it a day, took refuge back at the campground where grandma and Oli cooked delicious chili for dinner :)<br />
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New day and we were still as ambitious as day two. So we made sure we got an early start. And because N insisted on taking this picture of me, I promised I'd show at least of myself as "the fishing girl". So here you go, just one.<br />
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Nick taking a break with beer + sunflower seeds. Hence the funny face :)<br />
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I insisted on a shortcut back to the trail that was really only meant for people 5'5''. I wish I had audio of these two to share with you as they were making their way out. ^<br />
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Best day by far. :] It was my <span style="font-size: large;">25th birthday. </span>We hiked again...and fished, again. But the weather was great it was sooo quiet...<br />
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Some time last week, on a day that seems like weeks ago, I stole an hour of soaking up some vitamin D when I biked to campus with N and lounged outside the microbiology building in the semi-shade..and it was wonderful. Despite the warnings of our bad quality due to the High Park Fire that's been burning for 10 days now, the winds had shifted north over night and we got a small break from the smoke and haze. </div>
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I love how relaxed campus is in the summertime. And not being a student makes enjoying CSU's beautiful campus surprisingly easier :] </div>
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Campus lounging is definitely something I will be making a weekly habit of since N will be in summer school for the remainder of the summer. He is doing so great, this semester will fly by and we'll be celebrating his graduation in no time! I think I came up with the perfect idea for his well deserved grad party. I know it's 6 months away..but planning is one of my favorite things to waste my time with :)<br />
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After lunch we biked cross campus and to our new favorite place :] ! sooo good! Apparently this place is pretty sweet at night, so it's been added to our <a href="http://www.littmssunshine.blogspot.com/p/summer-honey-do.html">summer honey-do</a> date list. </div>
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Tomorrow I will finish off this pretty tiring 6 day work week with a closing shift, of course. I look forward to getting a short break Wednesday so N and I can get ready for our camping trip coming up this weekend! We are heading out with some friends we haven't seen in quite a few months (how the heck is it mid June??!) and I am soooo excited :) </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">For as much as I talk about my beloved sunshine walks, I am a bad puppy mommy for never having mentioned the fact that the one who loves these walks the most is the one they're actually meant for; </span><strike style="text-align: justify;">my</strike><span style="text-align: justify;"> our beloved </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Oli. </span></div>
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