More DIY

It's hard to believe. These are mainly my husbands doing and I couldn't be more proud. This Tuesday accomplishments, besides getting those plants in the earth.

1. Kevin and Seth changed their own car oil. I can't believe he had enough motivation to do it because it nearly took half the day and lots of errands. But they did it and now, next time, it will take them twenty minutes and save some dollars. Way to go hubs. 

2. The Husbands snowboard is so ruined. It's old and beyond repair but props to him for keeping it so many years and always repairing it himself. We both know he needs a new one but what to do with the old. A bench!! DUH! We are always lacking seating around these parts and we enjoy having friends over for bonfires. He did such a great job.

3. After working all day on projects, Kev was resting on the couch. Out of no where, he gets up and gets out the sewing machine and his old sleeping bag. We've talked about making it into a dog bed for months, ever since we saw a cute little doggie bed we wanted from RuffWear but cost a fortune. Well, Kev starting sewing and before I knew it, that old sleeping bag was a new dog bed. 

I think we might go into business and will be taking orders. I am only joking for right now but it was fun, sewing that old bag and repurposing it. That's all I have but give us another week and surely we'll think of something. 

Cheers to hump day!

DIY garden

Lately, the Pula cabin has been hopping with activity. Ignore the fact that we are both having serious allergy issues from all the pine pollen, we haven't stopped! I have to share all the DIY things we've been doing. A few weeks ago we built a raised garden bed and I have been cultivating little plants in our house for weeks. All vegetables and hopefully, they will continue to grow outside. I finally planted them! YAY! There is something really rewarding about growing your own food. The food is more precious and isn't wasted ever. So excited about this. One more step to being more sustainable.

we worked into the night...it was fun! 

finished product

Stay tuned... We have DIYourselves coming out of our ears. Like I said, we've been busy.

Cousin love

learning the friendly game of spite and malice 

Rocky Mountain National Park

On the hike to the pool.

Almost immediately after Jake and Kassie visited, so did my cousin! Aundrea was in Estes for less than 48 hours and the weather wasn't all that great. It snowed and rained and then snowed again. But at least we got a hike in and even a movie! And of course, what visit would be complete without a little drive through the National Park. So lovely. This was her first time in Colorado and after visiting us, she spent a week in Denver. Of course, the minute she left our weather was perfect! 

Husbands

He makes it look so easy.

Some poeple aren't lucky enough to have a husband yet but don't you worry, surely the day will come. My advice to you is enjoy this time in your life without one. Cause once you got one, they are difficult to get rid of  and really, why would you want to? 

Kevin and I dated 5 years before we got married. I thought we knew everything about each other and I knew he was a pretty awesome dude from day one but over the past 10 months, I have been surprised. Surprised by how much I love this man. He is the sweetest man who keeps me going. He makes me pancakes and feeds the dog in the mornings... he challenges me physically and mentally and he's never raised his voice at me. I blame this on his dad. The both have such kind spirits and I am so lucky. 

I got to thinking today, I have a bad ass for a husband. If the picture doesn't prove it, I don't know what will. I always dreamed of marrying someone so fun and outgoing but grounded. He is so wonderful and I don't know where I would be without him. I know I wouldn't laugh nearly as much and that folks, is something really special. 

My hope for my dearests out there who don't have husbands yet is that you find one who challenges you to be your best and could make you laugh for a lifetime.

I had a crush. Camp Tecumseh summer 2006

Husband, I love you darling. Heres to ten months and counting... wahooo

The snow has fallen and K is not happy

I totally understand really. Yesterday, it was hot and sunny, a storm blows in and bam, it's gross. At least that is what Kassie thought and lets be honest, that might be the case in Indiana 75% of the time. However, where we live, those days are rare and few between. We agreed it was a good day to take a drive into the park. Best decision ever!! 

Take a look. This was on Monday

Typical scene... me with snow. I seemed to be a target.

 Kev and I both worked Tuesday so these kids had the car all to themselves. They went crazy shopping for outdoor gear and cruising though the mountains... I did work Wednesday night but not before we went exploring again, this time to Rocky Mountain National Park. We stopped by the YMCA of the Rockies and visited Husband, then we were on our way. We drove all the way to Rainbow curve since most of Trail ridge Road, the tallest, longest paved road in the country, was closed. What a pretty view still!! And we did it just enough time to enjoy Ed's Happy Hour and get home in time for a nap. Yes, please!

I could bore you with more photos cause we still have several but I will show some restraint. On Thursday we went climbing but not after I slept until noon. Those night shifts really get ya. And of course, what Thursday night would be complete without Trivia Night! It was a blast and they left on Friday. I almost started to miss a little taste of Indiana friends but then my cousin came into town for a weekend, her first time to Colorado! More pictures to come! 

After they arrived, we still had rock climbing...and some snow

The Duck race of Estes Park. We bought two ducks this year and arrived just in time to see them drop! They float down the Big Thompson River, which ultimately starts at the Continential Divide folks, and end up in town. There are hundreds of prizes and we got none of them but it was still fun! So nice to have Jake and Kassie here! We miss them!

So Jake and Kassie (J and K) arrived on Friday, Saturday was the duck race, Sunday was climbing at the Monastery. It was awesome. The day started out lovely with a little hike to the rocks but it was such great views! Callahan led the way!

I really like the picture to my left.. it looks cool to see them both climbing. And the one of the right, it shows how large the rock that Seth was climbing really is...huge!

Kassie, all the way at the top. Seth and I went on to climb this one... it was fun and tall.

So tall that the rope ended...on the right, a 5.12 something... this means it's  difficult. And a storm started to blow in, a cold front really. 

A a lot of snow started to fall and it didn't stop. Luckily, it had been so warm hardly any of it stuck. 

Stay tuned for part two...and the snow!

Before they came, we had rock climbing...

iphone photos...before the J and K arrived. 

So I have to admit something...we've been climbing a lot. And it's been way too much fun. I love it. What I don't always love is hiking up some thousand vertical feet before the rock climbing even begins. I have recently realized my heart is not in shape. Something I will need to work on over the summer. I have a lot of pictures coming folks so hang tight. Enjoy the parade and just imagine what we would be saying in the stills. Don't you ever wonder. 

I prefer Red Velvet

What are you doing with your wednesday? I am at home baking a fabulous Red Velvet Cake for a birthday. Coming across a good, delicious red velvet recipe is few and far between but I feel lucky to have the best recipe around and it's thanks to my second mom, Kim Hirschfeld. Never found a better recipe. Can't wait to share this scrumptious-ness with everyone... Happy Hump Day.