Last Sunday Steve and I got to go visit the town of Winter Park. The drive from Idaho Springs to there was AMAZINGLY picturesque. We loved climbing up into the mountains and then dropping back down into Winter Park. We enjoyed a lovely lunch in town and then took on a hike there. The hike …
In parenting, it’s crucial to present a united front to your children and support each other’s decisions. By discussing changes together, you maintain your child’s respect and avoid being played against each other. Steve and I made a conscious effort to stay consistent in front of our kids, even if we later discussed and modified …
This week started off with Mothers Day. I was blessed to have contact with all 4 of my kids! Steve spoiled me with a lovely Indian Lunch in Denver and we went on an incredible hike (in the rain). I spoke with both my mother-in-law and my mom. It was a great day. Steve and …
Listening is a powerful tool in any relationship, especially in marriage. It is important to learn how to listen with an open heart and mind, to hear what your spouse is saying, and not just listening so that you may respond. Often, we listen to our spouse and our brains are preparing our response to …
This week marks the half-way point for out time here in Colorado. This means a couple things. One, our oldest son, Jeremiah, graduates this week. He has obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. We are super proud of him and all his hard work. Two, Steve is …
Support your spouse’s interests, even if you “don’t get” them. There are many things about Steve that I still just don’t get and I know he’d say the same about me. These things have changed over time as well. We are evolving in our persons and are not exactly the same as when we first …
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Kiss daily for at least 30 seconds… it may lead to other things but at the very least you have that point of physical touch. This is a fun one! Steve and I make it a practice to kiss each other when leaving to go do things as well. The 30+ seconds kiss is a …
This week started off with such blue skies, sunshine and temps in the 60’s! After visiting the Arvada Vineyard, Steve and I enjoyed a walk along the Clear Creek River on Sunday afternoon. There were so many people out fly fishing. We even saw a guy who caught a fish! It was refreshing to be …
What a snowy week it was here in Colorado! We woke up to snow 3 days this week. The last bit was on Friday and it was a good 8 inches. Wow! We had no idea what we were in for when we signed up for this contract. The cold has gotten better though. The …
In any romantic relationship, it is important to understand how to communicate love to your partner in a way that they best receive and appreciate it. This is where the concept of the five love languages comes in, as described by author Gary Chapman. The five love languages are words of affirmation, acts of service, …
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