Faith Love and My Journey Through Life!: I'm Baaaaaaaaack! So here's a really long year end recap!

Ok so I knew it would happen sooner or later… I completely and totally abandoned my blog! Eeek! I’m sorry but I knew it was coming. I was a little burnt out with way too much on my plate. And the holidays totally did me in! Way too much online shopping to worry about something like a blog! (P.S. I learned this year that online shopping is the best possible way to get through Christmas and keep your Christmas cheer, no long lines, no fighting for the last pair of whatever with some crazy chick who really should be worrying more about her screaming 2 year old than battling with a stranger over something that is $10 cheaper today than it will be tomorrow, no one asking for donations, no crazy parking lots, just me my computer, a whole world full of goodies to buy and a credit card. Ahhhhh, here’s to actually enjoying shopping again!)

ANYWAY I have lots of fun things to blog about but here is a quick recap of how I spent the last few months! Happy (LATE) New Year, hope your 2012 is off to a great start!

First thing on our Fall agenda was to celebrate the Baptism of little miss Clara! Adam and I spent the weekend in Fort Collins and Greeley and were blessed to become Clara's God Parents along with her Aunt Jennie.

Adam and I with the Proud Parents, Lilly, Clara and Jennie

Adam and I with our God Daughter/Niece Clara

Adam and I with our Adorable nieces and God Daughters. Love them!

Next on the agenda... lots of Bronco's Games and Tailgaiting! Sadly we went to 4 games this year and they didnt win ONE while we were there. The Bronco's had an exciting season but we only got to witness the disasters in person. OH WELL! Maybe next year!?!

Go Bronco's!!!

Bubba Cody and his girlfriend Michelle hanging out at Mile High Station.

Adam and I tailgating with some of our favorite people.

Watching a brutal loss to the Patriots

We went to an awesome Zac Brown Band Concert at Red Rocks... In the pouring rain.

ZBB!

Hubby and I absolutely drenched!

Gorgeous Red Rocks!

We celebrated 2 Thanksgivings. The First of which was at my parents house where I helped make my very first Turkey.... Ok Adam did most of it but I totally helped!

Checking to make sure the Turkey is done.

The family ready for dinner!

It was such a gorgeous day the boys went fishing in shorts and T-Shirts.

The Next Thanksgiving was a huge milestone for us, Thanksgiving with Adam's family was held at OUR house this year! This is the first time we've hosted a big holdiay at our house. We had a great time with family and things were prefect. Thank you to my Amazing hubby for doing most of the cooking

Adam and I in front of our Christmas Tree on Thanksgiving

The awesome meal and beautiful table. So happy we finally got to use or fancy china.


Adam cooking away. I wanted to help.... really I did. If you know Adam you know he's a bit of a control freak so it wasn't really an option. (Sorry babe you know you are!)

We had two awesome Christmas Parties for work!

Adam and I at his work Party at Hacienda Colorado

We also had an amazing opportunity to stay in Aspen for a weekend! We stayed in an awesome little cabin with INCREDIBLE views! We were so blessed to be there.

Gorgeous view from the cabin.

View of the cabin.

We were in Aspen for the Summit for Life a charity event to raise money and awareness for Organ and Tissue Donation. (If you're interested in learning more check out their website at: http://summitforlife.org/) This is the first time Adam has ever done anything like this and it was truly nerve racking for both of us! (No I didnt do it but I was still worried about him for a couple of hours!)

The race starts at the base of Aspen Mountain and ends at the Sundeck, it's 3,267 vertical feet in 2.5 miles and starts at 5:00pm! It was an amazing experience for Adam and something he hopes to do again in the future.

Looking a little nervous before the race starts!

5:00pm and they are off into the night!

After a stressful 2 hours and 22 minutes Adam crossed the finish line! So proud of him!

About to cross the finish line

We were so blessed this holiday season to spend lots of time with our families!

We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house. The day was full of sledding, yummy food, family time, and lots of presents!

View from my parents back yard.

Cody getting ready for sledding and snowboarding.

Adam and I ready for sledding!

Cody and his baby Juno having a blast on the frozen pond.

There is a whole series of these pictures but they start with Smalls jumping on my sled....

...and end with him jumping off as I face plant!

Making Nana's Egg Rolls! Yum!

Adam and I slaved away to make my Grandma's traditional German Christmas Eve Dinner!

Schnitzel, fried potatoes, Gurkensalat (German cucumber salad) and yummy veggies!

The family at Christmas Eve Dinner.

We ended the night with lots of presents!

Even the puppies got spoiled with lots of new toys!

Gizmo with his new toy.

Christmas Day we went to Brush to celebrate with the Alexander's! It was a much needed relaxing couple of days!

We celebrated Cindy's Retirement with a little something from Jared!

I cuddled with the puppies.

Adam cuddled with Clara.

And Gary and Cindy cuddled with Smalls.

And we were all a little spoiled with lots of presents.

Aaron opening up his new goggles.

Lilly and Rhonda opening up Lilly's treasure chest full of princess dresses.

Cindy and Gary checking out some basement decorations

We celebrated my cousin Shannon's Masters Degree with a graduation party! Congrats to her, she is such an amazing woman and managed to get her Masters while being a full time Elementary School teacher. the whole family gathered to celebrate her accomplishment!

Shannon and I at her party!

Adam and I at the party.

My wonderful parents

Adam with my Uncle Tom and cousins Josh and Luke from Georgia

And we ended 2011 with a bang and a big Pipkin Wedding! Congrats to my Cousin Ryan and his beautiful bride Jessica! We were so happy we could celebrate your big day with you!