estes park

Over 4th of July weekend we went camping in Estes Park with my parents

 and my sister, Sarah, and her husband, Luke.  

Matt's parents even joined us for a day! (we missed you, kevin, kelly, & andy!)  

So. much. fun.  My parents have a sweet new airstream.  

It's pretty much the coolest thing ever.  

(except for the vintage laundry basket turned outdoor coffee table.)

we hiked, 

splashed,

shook,

spent a lot of time in Rocky Mountain National Park,

walked,

s'more'd (man, those faces are intense),

photographed,

ate,

shook some more,

and enjoyed spending time with both sets of parents.

can't wait for the next family camping trip!

Top Gun at Red Rocks

possibly the best movie of all time (according to matt)

+ definitely the best eighties soundtrack of all time

+ beautiful venue

+ rainstorm that cleared up just in time

= very happy hubby

new blog design!

Don't you love my new blog design?!  

I love the happy, fresh feel of it.  Kind of a long time coming. :)  

All credit goes to the talented Marina at Penny Lane Designs.  Isn't she great?

and now I can post huge photos.   

you know, just in case one of my two readers is slightly visually impaired.

 I snapped this one on my walk with Jake this morning.

another year down!

... (almost)

 Matt is a week away from being done with his second year of residency!  Each year the department hosts a fun dinner in honor of the graduating residents.  This year's was a couple weekends ago and was a lot of fun. :)  Matt received two awards at the dinner - so proud of him!

Matt and the other residents..