Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Part 3

June 12-21, 2010

One last look at our summer vacation to Pagosa Springs! We all piled in the car and drove up and over Wolf Creek Pass to find the perfect picnic spot. The first one wasn't ideal (with Kansas style wind), so we carried on to campground not far from the road. It was along the river and a nice spot to eat, fish and even make smores.





Finally some people pictures. :)









Smores time




Pretty bird


The drive back over the pass




During my time watching the boys fish, I wandered around and found some great flowers... here are a few...






Columbines (in many colors...)

Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Part 2

June 12-21, 2010

There are SO many fishing pictures from this trip, I had to split them up! Here is a look at the hike Eric, Andy and I took through a canyon and along the Piedra River. Of course, the purpose of this hike was to fish, which meant I hung out on the banks snapping photos.

But first the drive..

While the boys geared up, I had to go take this picture. For some reason I found it hilarious that a group of cows was huddled under a tiny, and oddly flat, tree. They were  moving on by the time I got there, but you get the idea. :)


Here's the view as we started up the path





A little deja vu with a spot where I took quite a few photos last year


And, finally in the water


Catch #1 of many!

And one for Eric!



Did I mention I spent a lot of time on the bank? I thought this baby tree and old stump, side-by-side, were a nice pair. :)








Here was Andy's brilliant attempt to take me across the river... not actually the best plan...


Another catch






One more post coming up of another outing!

Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Part 1

June 12-21, 2010

Finally summer and time for some vacations! First up was another trip to Pagosa Springs, Colorado with Andy's family. They have a time share there, so we had a great place to stay and were close to plenty of good fishing spots. Here's a look at what we saw out our window each morning...



We stayed in these funny looking condos, but had a view of the mountains and, near-daily, balloon fly overs.


A view of the hot springs in the middle of Pagosa:


One of the steamy, bubbling, fountains


Andy and Eric's first day of fishing was close-by, on the river that runs through town. It was a compromise for the rest of us, but I think it worked out ok for them too. ;)






Steve and I found a path down to the water, so that we could get closer and watch them fish by us. We were literally standing in the bushes, balancing on logs waiting to say hi and snap some pictures. Now that's dedication!




A slight interruption from the rafters that share the river. :)




We had a nice view from the decks up on the banks.


Part 2 is next... hiking & fishing on the Piedra River!

Carly's Wedding - Topeka

May 29, 2010

My friend Carly got married! Carly and I were in the sorority together and in the last couple years, have reconnected again and had a great time working together - in more ways than one. We both worked as volunteers for the sorority, and eventually I took over her roll as recruitment advisor since she was graduating, getting married and moving away to start her new life and career. It was a daunting job, but Carly made the transition easy, and I've had a lot of fun with it since! I also hired her on as a temporary employee of TJ during our website moving phase and she was able to help out during the crunch... while keeping me a little company in my, usually solitary, office. :)

I was so exited to hear about her engagement to Travis and honored to be a guest on their special day! Here are a few pictures of the ceremony in a rose garden - so pretty!!



It was a simple, classy wedding on a beautiful (but very warm) day!




Such a fun and happy couple! :)




The guests and wedding party gathered around the fountain to throw in pennies and make a wish


And on the reception at a ballroom downtown... here are a few of our fellow SK's:






And some yummy cake!


And a few more current and past Sigma Kappa's




Pam and I


A toss of the bouquet...


Of the garter...


And drinking fun with the Sig Ep's


Of course I had to sport a TJ dress... my first Sherri Hill. ;)


Congrats Carly and Travis!!