September 30, 2014


Now it is still dark when I get up-- makes it so hard. Pretty sunrise though.

September 29, 2014


My Minnie is super cute.

September 28, 2014


Some fall colors, but some summer still hanging on!


Robby is doing much better! Great visit today with the whole family!

September 27, 2014


Gorgeous day today!

September 26, 2014


I stopped off at an estate sale real quick before I went to the hospital to see Robby. I loved the kitchen, I want  flat cabinets like this when we retro-renovate the kitchen.


And check out the floor! The linoleum had actual gold speckle flakes!

September 25, 2014


Chad's birthday cake with all the candles.

September 24, 2014



Here's something you don't see every day-- 1934 10,000 dollar bill! Pretty cool to see one in person and actually get to hold it.

Robby's awake and his numbers are getting better! He also got the results and he has CML which is a Leukemia that can actually be treated with a pill. I'm so relieved that he will not have to go through chemo.

September 23, 2014

Oh what a difference a day makes.. Woke up this morning to find out that my little brother is in the hospital, very sick, and diagnosed with Leukemia. Very crazy. Went to the hospital today to spend the day with him and my parents. It was scary to see him like that, in ICU on a ventilator.. On the bright side things are looking better. He most likely has a type of  Leukemia that can be treated with a pill, we should find out tomorrow.


This cute bird wanted some of my lunch.


Across the street from the hospital-- remember when Safeway's looked like this?? I love the building shape!


Marina Safeway in Hamilton, Mt. This is what I remember from when I was a kid!

September 22, 2014




Apparently I somehow missed that today was the last day of Summer. I do love Fall, so everything is alright... and my flowers are still blooming!

September 21, 2014


Minnie playing keep away with Carl. Happy Minnie Day- we adopted her two years ago today.

September 20, 2014


We saw this car for sale on the way home at the Gunsmoke Truck Stop. Love the font.


The best patio we sat on our whole vacation was this one at home! We are spoiled.

September 19, 2014







Out on our drive around Ouray, Ridgeway and Last Dollar Road.

September 18, 2014


Minnie recovering from her death march hike.


Enjoying the patio outside of our cabin at the San Juan Chalets.

September 17, 2014







Little Molas Lake outside of Silverton. Very pretty there.

September 16, 2014


At Blue Mesa on the way to Ouray.



 I love this sign on this motel in Ouray. Very Mid Century!


September 14, 2014


My latest concert t-shirt into a skirt project. Hayes Carll.

September 13, 2014


Sitting at the almost outside bar at Iron Bird Brewing.

September 12, 2014


Things that should not happen:
Snow on September 12. Snow on my flowers. Snow on my first day of vacation. Grrrr.

September 11, 2014


It was so chilly this morning that Minnie wanted to get snuggled up.

September 10, 2014


All of a sudden BOOM my tomatoes are ripe!

September 9, 2014


More insect life around the workplace -- these ones are kinda creepy.

September 8, 2014


Pretty butterfly. It doesn't seem like we see them as much as when I was younger, but maybe I just don't pay as much attention!

September 7, 2014


My new purple couch! Well new covers anyway. I finally found the chaise cover from an eBay seller in the UK and she kindly agreed to mail to me. I love it!

September 6, 2014


Another yard sale this time at Phoebe's Mom's house. Lovely merchandise from 4 households! We all did pretty well.


Gorgeous flowers in the box on the house.

September 5, 2014


A year ago today we signed the papers on this house! Hooray, I can't believe we have been here a year! Time to get some things done, so today we finally hung up my mirror.

September 4, 2014


Changing leaves.. oh no!

September 3, 2014


It looks like my tomatoes are finally starting to ripen!

September 2, 2014


My zinnias are blooming!