Camping trips fill up the majority of my memory bank from my childhood. I'm a Colorado native - grew up here at the foot of Pikes Peak, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Our family was a ministry family of 6 with a stay at home mom. Suffice to say, our vacation budget was not large but it was needed. My parents always found a way to get away. To bring us deeper into the mountains, make us hike for hours, open our eyes to the world around us, point out the constellations, and pack ... continue reading...
Double Birthdays
Mike and Michelle have the same birthday. And they are married. It is kind of adorable. And means that we get to double party! I'm turning into "that girl" - you know, the one that takes photos all the time. But the older I get, the more I want to remember these memories. This is us, this is now, this is community. And Colorado summers are so beautiful! Mike & Michelle - so thankful the both of you and your beautiful growing family. I cannot imagine these days without you. ... continue reading...
Fresh Peach Sorbet
I am so thankful that the farmers markets are open again! Here in Colorado we only get them during the summer time and I love weaving it into my Saturday morning routine. I've been on an ice cream making kick (obviously) which has inspired me to do all sorts of things like buy Popsicle molds off Amazon in the middle of the night. This one is another dairy free one for you all. It is also a healthy one since it is mostly peaches (seriously - the added sugar is tiny.) The best part is that it ... continue reading...
Printed Rompers & Date Nights
LOCATION: Jorge's Old Colorado City DETAILS:Printed Romper || Toms Bag || Rocksbox Jewelry (use code: oakandoatsxoxo for first month free!) Bruce and I made a new summer resolution to try out new restaurants on date nights. This is a big deal. As creatures of habit, we tend to go to the same places always. We have also turned them into "take fun photos of Beth for her blog" so that is also exciting! I cannot tell you how important it is to marry someone you enjoy being around. This man has ... continue reading...
Morning Adventures
Sometimes the weekend is just too short to fit it all in. This weekend was one of them. Bruce and I had tickets to a local beer festival, we had a surprise birthday party BBQ, a game night was spontaneously hosted at our house, progress was made on the basement remodel, and meg and I snuck away for a little fresh mountain air. The initial plan was to head up Saturday night but then the game night keep us laughing and in fierce competition until well after midnight - by that time our ... continue reading...