just randomness of CO Springs

But first, today is Jed's birthday!  The big #29! HE'S ALMOST 30!! What?? Sure love that nearly old man though!  He truly steps up to the plate and deals with way more then most men would or should  He is extremely patient, kind, and loving.  He's an example to me of being generous, forgiving, and unassuming.  He always sees the best in people.  And if he teases you or gives you a hard time, then you know he really really likes you :)

Today the girls and I ventured into town (Colorado Springs town, we live in Peyton, close to Falcon which has its own Safeway, Walmart and a few restaurants and banks.  But for the bigger places you've gotta run into the city of Colorado Springs. Either Powers, Academy, Monument, Briarridge, Stetson Hills, or Corporate Drive) We went and picked up Jed and took him to lunch to a little Mexican place called Salsa Brava.  Yum!! Then we took him back and stayed and visited for while.  The girls were so sweet and asked if we could go see the fish, so off to Bass Pro Shop we went.  It's only about 12 minutes from Jed's office and they have a huge tank full of live fish.  The girls LOVE it! Then we did a little shopping, got Jed another birthday present, a birthday present for Kenzley (she'll be two on Sunday, WHAT?? That's a post for another day) and I snagged a few stocking stuffers/Christmas Eve gift.  Gotta love those early Christmas present shopping!

On the way home I decided to take the back roads through the Black Forest.  Oh how I LOVE Black Forest.  We looked for houses in that area...OUCH!  It's a gorgeous place nestled in the Black Forest Mountains.  Lots and lots of trees, lots of hobby farm/ranches, lots of horses.  But it is beautiful.  It is Jed and I's dream to live there one day, maybe in the next ten years or so.  It's something I greatly look forward to.  As we were driving through, Blaikley took a big deep sigh, said "Mom, this place sure feels good!" and promptly feel fast asleep.  She hardly ever naps, but here it is, a quarter to five in the evening and she's still napping! Yay!!

When we got home, the glass/screen door was closed but the front door was open and it was SO cold!! The thermostat was reading 63* - too cold! So I got the girls laying down and sleeping, started a fire, and now I'm just enjoying the quiet.  There are many more productive things I need to be doing...dishes, laundry, sweeping, dusting.... wait!! Did I just say it was a quarter to five?? Yikes!! I best get something figured out for dinner!!

Hope ya'll are doing well and great!!