Most of our days were spent with family, hanging out. We had
some really cold days which kept us a bit closer to home.
Cole's birthday was celebrated with some crazy
paint ball with a crazy uncle (Andrew) throwing down
some "smack" about how he was after his sweet nephew!
They had fun!
This was the Colorado sunset for Cole's birthday,
I think God is rather fond of our sweet Cole!
Cole is such a sweet boy. We are so blessed to have him
as the oldest of the kiddos in the family. He is
responsible, kind, responsive, fun, not too embarrassed by us
yet, and simply loveable, he really is...We love you Cole!
I asked him to do this and he did it!!
He got in the same chair with the same bear that
Heather would set him up in every year to see his growth.
We were looking at one of his baby albums and saw those
pics when the bear was bigger than the boy,
Now look!
Cole you are such a good sport!
WWF...Deveraux was ready with her helmet!
A birthday request from Dev was to go to Canvas and Cocktails
and paint with Aunt Heather. Graciously, heather took us in
on a day off and we had the place to ourselves. Deveraux
did a great job!
Half time at Cole's basketball game, it was fun to go to
his game and see Uncle Brent's classroom at the school.
There is Cole in white.
Bobo made it over to the bench for the last quarter,
pretty cool to be on the players bench! Uncle B is
the coach so we had an "in".
On Cole's locker at school...our boy is growing up!
Snow...glorious snow!
Bobo wanted to go sledding so bad, I was so glad we had some
snow for him...but it was really cold!
Really COLD! That is 6 degrees on my sisters phone
from inside the car where we watched Bobo and Anders sled!
He got to try Anders snow board and he was able to stand!
First time event: Cole watched our kids while we went out
for our annual couple Christmas ornament exchange.
He was a bit weary when we returned, but all kiddos were happy!
We treasure this time honored tradition that has been going on before we
all had kiddos...each time is different, usually light and fun.
Blessed indeed to have these 5 in my life as companions in the family journey!
This is the little shopping center by our old house that I
lived in throughout high school and into college. My sisters
and I all worked at a video store here. Andrew and I
decided to walk down memory lane.
A familiar road down to the Hoyt house.
The last home my parents shared together. Many memories
in this home and much growth.
I remember being old enough to walk to this little pond down the street,
I felt some independence and quiet time outside with God.
Next stop was CCU...we told the kids because of CCU.
there was a You. Our meeting place, where we became a couple.
Walking around the campus, I realized how significant this
campus is to my story, probably the single most important
landmark. The place I grew up in many ways, learned about myself,
met my husband, as well as spent many days in my childhood while
dad taught and we were in theatre together.
The entrance where dad used to have his office as well
as used for a stage entrance. It was fun telling our kids
how we would run around the building to make our next
entrance for the different plays.
Once theatre doors, now sadly a classroom.
This cobblestone path is so very familiar.
So as a family we are looking at the new plans and pictures for the
new and improved campus. A man walks up to us and asks us what
we think, it is pretty impressive but alas I am sad for the change,
especially if they take out this dear cobblestone path.
This sweet man meets all of us and then introduces himself as,
Bill Armstrong, he was a senator for many years in CO and now the
president of the university. He was so unassuming and kind.
Some time in the gym for Drew memories.
Dorm life..again so many good memories!
Intramural office, Andrew started this program, I was so
proud of him as I told one of the past students that it was
Andrew who started the program. Then I quickly
took off the Russian hat he was wearing, that happened to
be my sister's hat. I am glad for this non self-conscious husband
of mine, the same one I met on this campus years ago.
I love humble beginnings.
Where residence life was housed. Andrew and I were both R.A.'s
these roles and our mentors were so significant.
Oh we were so happy to see the little prayer chapel.
When I met Andrew, he would go to the prayer chapel
on his own. It just spoke so much to be about the character
of his heart, his sincerity, and his heart for Jesus.
Now named, the Woody Northcutt chapel. Woody helped
marry us and was a mentor to Andrew.
As we walked this campus, the memories just flooded.
I was so proud of my dad who years ago fought to keep the
university afloat so all these years later, these students
could have a place to belong for these very important years
in life.
I love that my husband and I have this history of our
beginnings and these stories to tell our sweet children.
And they will now have college years before them.....
Life goes on...
This was a church adjacent to the school, it was the place Andrew
surprised my by setting up my baptism. It is now being used by
the university.
Thank you CCU!
Good to be with Aunt Dot
The new Bergstrom dog.
Bobo loved using the hockey stick in the snow!
This sweet little store blessed me one night when I
was meeting my dear friend, Jody. I was needing a moment and
this store appeared, I love those kinds of sweet surprises
of beauty just meant to bless.
The kiddos had one main request: Skate City!
It really is fun! Bobo was a bit needier this time so it
was hard to really "cut loose", but my boy needed me.
Oh yes, we love you guys!!
We will be hitting the road after breakfast, I think Lou
had promised pancakes! She always blesses with her
care and attentiveness, thank you Lou!
Anders got Bobo dressed in football gear for one last
quick play time.
Always a sweet comfortable guest room to stay in!
Hugs good-bye...for now.
Thank you Glossinger's for hosting us, we love you!
Colorado fire truck Bobo got to see on our way out!
Oh I love you mountains of Colorado!! I loved my morning runs
I was able to go on before the cold set in, I love being outside
here. Colorado is still so reminiscent of growing up. I felt some
weariness in Colorado. I think some things were catching up with me,
wanting a home and a space for our family. Tired of our van and
suitcases and bags. Feeling burdens. There had been a lot to take in on
this journey and now we were to embark into more. Because of all of this,
I think, it felt like a different trip.
As much as my heart has sorrowed over leaving Colorado, I love that being
away from home I have been able to grow and develop into a person. To
adopt what I like and how I want to live. I want the same things for my own
children, even as they live in our home, for them to taste freedom and
develop who they are...I don't always want to communicate I know the
best way. I love that I come from somewhere and I can share that but I
also love that I come to the table as me. I hold Colorado dear.
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