Mt. Sniktau, Twin Lakes, and the Inter-Laken Resort
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Mt. Sniktau, Twin Lakes, and the Inter-Laken Resort

Colorado Adventure, Day 4 // Sunday, September 13, 2015 Today, we had yet another bright and early start, this time ready to take on a more challenging hike! We packed up and headed a little farther West on I-70, then took Loveland Pass up to the Continental Divide. This was now our 3rd time crossing over,…

Monarch Lake and Guanella Pass
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Monarch Lake and Guanella Pass

Colorado Adventure, Day 3 // Saturday, September 12 Our Saturday morning started off bright and early, as mornings when we’re camping usually do. We quickly and quietly packed up our car and left the campground, before there was even any other sign of life from the other campers. (How can you even sleep in when it’s…

Rocky Mountain and Lake Grandby
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Rocky Mountain and Lake Grandby

Colorado Adventure, Day 2 // Friday, September 11, 2015 After our night in Cheyenne, we headed South for Colorado – but not before grabbing our first letterbox in Wyoming! As we drove through the plains, the sky was overcast and it was difficult to see where the Rocky Mountains began. But as soon as we exited…

The Basset Life

I’m back! I’d like to formally apologize to anyone waiting for me to post – I know I left this with quite a cliffhanger almost 2 months ago – Were Curtis and I reunited?? Did we survive 12 weeks of separation? Where in the world are we??? Well, I have some good news for you:…

Happy Birthday Charlotte!

Today – July 14 – is Charlotte’s first birthday! We are celebrating with taking long walks, eating frog carcasses (which she prefers over cake), and playing with her BFF’s Tank and Teddy and the rest of my family. Charlotte has done a great job adjusting to life here in Iowa. She is as happy as…