Rocky Mountain High and saying goodbye...

The month has come and gone for Mike. I am stunned at how quickly it has gone! We’ve missed getting together with so many friends and family of his, so we hold them closer to our hearts and know that we will be back, of that I have no doubt.

The last week before Mike left we spent time up in Winter Park, Colorado. One of the bigger ski resorts and my very favorite place to go in Colorado!! It is so, so beautifully breathtaking! I swear part of John Denver’s song Rocky Mountain High was directly inspired by it's beautiful peaks and valleys and the grace and solitude they provide.

We rented a cabin and were able to catch up with several friends and family during our stay. Nothing more perfect than a gorgeous mountain home on a fantastic hillside with a picturesque million dollar color wheel of sparkling white from the high-peaked snow, lush light green from the grassy hills and deep green from the tall timbers. Again, the most beautiful place on earth!

Our days at the cabin were spent bike riding (and falling), playing corn hole, soaking in the hot tub, fishing at the local pond but the part that for me that was most fun was all of the adults pairing up with libations in hand and then speaking about a historical person or event and even acting it out (inspired by Drunk History -- look it up on Comedy Central, you won’t be disappointed). My niece's new husband stole the show and all of our bellies were in pain from laughing so hard – tears and all!

It was an amazing trip and much needed but on Wednesday we had to take Mike to the airport to head home. It was something I was dreading ever since we landed. I just knew it would be so hard. Together we packed his bags and made sure he had his itinerary. The drive to the airport was quiet as we held and squeezed each other's hands and the kids slept. We arrived at the entrance for the airline and we all hugged and kissed him goodbye with tears. Hannah cried almost all the way home. I know it's only 28 days until I get to see him but it's just so far away!! I was doing pretty good until I got home and went into the bedroom and it was empty of all of his stuff and it really hit me hard. (Soon baby, we'll be home).

Now the journey for me and the kiddos continues and we are headed to Delta, Colorado to spend time with more family and friends for the 4th of July! A holiday I have never appreciated more!

As always, to be continue...