Reflections of the Seasons

It's fall once again in the U.P. The colors have come and gone but it looks like November is shaping up to be a beautiful month. I've been home almost 6 months now and it sure has been a time of reflection. I feel like i've had time to regroup and think about where my life has taken me and wonder now, where i'm headed next. I have to say i miss Colorado a lot and often think if that's where i'm destined to be. Only time will tell....Today, however i'm just so thankful for my health, my family and want to live each day to the fullest. Only God will show me the way and I trust in him to give me whatever path i'm suited for. Happy to be home for the holidays this year and i'm going to treasure every moment of it!

Moving Home

I can hardly believe it myself but I'm moving back to Upper Michigan. After spending 3 years in the West i'm ready to have a summer near the lake. I've met some wonderful friends out here and have had some great memories, sure someday i'll be back. As the time gets closer to head back home, i've been reflecting on all the things i'll miss about Colorado...the climate being the number one thing. We get over 300 days of sunshine a year out here and it's hard not to be happy with weather like that. Also going to miss seeing the mountains in my rear view mirror while driving to work everyday. That's something that never gets old! Most of all i'll miss my friends and all the fun outdoor things we've done in the past 3 years. In 5 days I will be on the road to my next adventure--can't hardly wait!

Spring is here---wait, no it's still winter!

While most parts of the country are seeing the buds and green grass, we are just getting winter here. After having only 12 total inches of snow all year in Denver up till now, we've gotten two snowstorms and cold weather for the entire month of March it seems and so far the beginning of April. (Okay so we had two 75 degree days where I swam in the pool.)

Most people would be discouraged to get snowstorms in April, but after having such a dry winter, any moisture is welcome! My skin is so dry and everything is so brown that i'll take anything we can get. It's also nice to be able to be lazy and lay on the couch on a saturday and not feel too guilty. The winter was so mild that we didn't really get stuck inside like you do most winters.

I'm looking forward to May though I have to admit, which is my favorite month out here. I'm anxious to start hiking and hopefully training for the BolderBolder which takes place every May. It's a famous running event where thousands of people come from all over the country to run or watch. (I may end up being the spectator if I don't get my butt in shape:)

Joe's Visit

Had a great time the other weekend when my college friend, Joe came out to Colorado. He wanted to see as much of the mountains as he could in one weekend, so we did a lot of sight seeing. The first day we went to Idaho Springs for Colorado-style pizza (you pour honey on the crust of the pizza). The second day we went to Estes Park for a nice 2.5 hour hike. There wasn't much snow and man am I out of shape! I thought the altitude would be to my advantage, but it didn't seem to bother Joe--he wanted to keep hiking and I asked that we head back. We also went to Rocky Mountain National Park--he wanted to see some wildlife. We saw a few elk in the distance but that was about it. The third day Sally, Joe and I went to Colorado Springs to Garden of the Gods. Basically it's beautiful rock formations formed by water hundreds (millions?) of years ago. How fun to have someone visit that loves the outdoors!

I think it's spring...

Well it is March in Denver and supposedly this is the snowiest month of the year. I woke up this morning to go skiing with Heather and couldn't go because the mountain pass was closed because of bad weather. The sun is shining as always though so i think i'll go for a drive:) Hope everyone is ready for warm weather--I know I am!

February Birthdays

I haven't posted on here in awhile...I've been very busy with my job. With the crazy economy it's been very interesting at work and I feel like I don't know if I'm coming or going. Last week they downsized our account by over 50% and I was relocated to a new office about 40 minutes away. I got a pay decrease and a different position. So i've been in training and started the new position a few days ago. Just happy that I have a job though and thankful my company takes care of their employees. I may be starting another position next week so even more change. One of these days i'll have a set schedule and be able to breathe:)

I wanted to say Happy Birthday this month to some of my friends and family! My friends celebrating a birthday this month or Emily, Melissa and Amber. Hope you girls enjoy your birthdays! Also happy birthday to my big sister Mel! And to my nieces Lily and Grace and my brother-in-law Kevin. Lots of celebration! Wish i could be there to join you all~just know i'm thinking of you and miss you all!

Love Marsh

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Greg, Brad & Jacko!!