A Touch Of Tyrell

  We went to Colorado for Fall break.... because what better place is there than Colorado in the Fall??! Jake had been on a guys trip to Colorado the week prior, so the kids and I drove to meet up with him at my parents house.  We didn't waste any time. We went for a scenic drive and then ended up at our favorite BBQ place. It kind-of feels like we do the same things every time we go, but the kids love it and it's turning into a fun tradition.  We drove up to Fort Lewis and found some deer right on campus.  We were SO close. It's funny how I've turned into one of those city slickers from Phoenix that stops to check out the deer! The girls spent a lot of time playing in the sand box, coloring, crafting, and playing with the trinkets they brought. It's so fun to see the girls have so much fun together.  Jake and Braxton even taught Everett how to chop wood.  Before we left to go back home, Grammy made me chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and apple pie for...

I wish I could say I didn't have problems or struggles.  But I do. I have problems and struggles.  On the morning of my birthday I woke up with enough anxiety for the whole family.  We were in a beautiful place at the most beautiful time of the year and (gasp) we didn't have an adventure planned.  I told myself I wasn't going to be sad if we just hung out one day because we had just went on one of the best adventures of my life the day before.  But that's the problem... it's not like I schedule my anxiety.  So for the first half of the day we hung out. The boys did a little target practice, Jake taught Everett and Breckie how to shot a bow and arrow, and they went on tractor rides.  My brother and dad called to wish me happy birthday and Roxy took a nap. (I should also mention that Roxy slept TERRIBLE for the two nights prior to this so I was really tired.) Late afternoon we went to Braxton's 8th grade championship f...