Marlex's Colorado Property

Our friends have property in Trinidad, Colorado where someday they plan to build a vacation home. They invited us up for a quick weekend to see the land and to get Adam and Nick's opinion on a partially completed prospective investment property.

We stayed in a quaint, retro little motel where each room had a theme. We slept in the Sombrero room. The bathrooms were cute, everything was tiny—we felt like giants when twisting the faucets, using the potty, and showering. 

All the rooms and office/lounge area had midcentury furniture. 

The property is in a lovely location. Marlex had the land cleared where they plan to build, and there discovered the view.

We also found bear tracks.

The metal storage shed they've put up is where Marlex stay when they leave us all to bear the Texas heat alone. They've even put in a Murphy bed! While hanging out, a hailstorm rolled in—making it quite impossible to hear—all fingers went into all ears. During a lull, sped down the mountain. Had we not, we'd have been stuck there for longer than planned.

While trying to locate the investment property, we got lost. There was a point where Nick got out of the car to see if he could find the house using binoculars. No luck.

And of course, a pow-pow with a map took place.

Having to sit IN the truck while driving through the wilderness lost was getting BORING. So I decided if we were going to be driving in literal circles somewhere beautiful, I might as well take full advantage of the view. Glad Stacy joined me.

The investment property turned out to be a bust. I have no photos, but believe me when I say, the incomplete home was janky and perched on the edge of DIY hillside. (THAT'S not worrisome at all.)  But it certainly had a nice view. 

I enjoyed the short get-away very much. I was still sick and this was the first time we'd been invited out on a "vacation" with friends in a long time. I needed it more than I could say.

Anna’s 41 Birthday

Life event: I turned 41. Ewwwww. Again, not much was done to celebrate. I am starting to add food back into my diet so we found a spot called the Healthy Hippie Cafe where most of the food I could actually eat. Think ingredients like, quinoa, medley of  mixed vegetables, meatless hot dogs made of carrots and protein patties made of lentils etc. It VERY was nice not having to cook for myself. Then I completely ignored the nutritionists instructions and split the waffle and syrup cookie from Crumbl with Adam. (Best cookies EVER, you might have one near you, it’s 100% worth looking into.) Then home again for a short visit from friends and a movie.

Fifteen Years Together

The Mr. and I celebrated our 15th anniversary this year. Actually, we didn’t celebrate. Adam brought these lilies and hydrangeas home the night before. He was so proud of himself for picking colors and shapes that would complement each other. Then he went out of town for work on the day of our anniversary. I foraged the filler and spent time putting this together that day. It was HUGE, the scent filled the house and I couldn’t help but stop and stare at it quite often.

That’s all we did to acknowledge this particular milestone. We probably ought to work on our celebrating skills. But, on a good note...I have been blogging for 15 years now, so we have a pretty good record of our lives together and I think THAT is spectacular!

Fishing with the Besties

Fly fishing is a favorite past time of Lee and Adam as you know. So last fall, Lee and his wife Jamison planned a trip to Utah where fly fishing is famous. Adam and I were invited (I couldn’t go) as was Lee’s Pops.

They went the Provo river on the Heber side. I’m told is was extremely cold. I’m told Jamison fell in! (Oh no! That sounds so miserable.) I’m also told Adam isn’t as good at fly fishing as he thinks. (He caught nothing.)

Also, I have to give credit to the photographer. These photos are great! I didn’t have to adjust the cropping in ANY of them.

I know Adam enjoyed the trip. 

On a personal note: though it truly STINKS to decline an invitation and watch my spouse have fun without me—I also want to say how ABSOLUTELY GRATEFUL we are to have been invited, and for Adam to STILL have accepted to go without me, was pleasing to me. 

 

I have noticed that we have been purposefully left out of certain situations simply because of assumptions about my limitations and an assumed answer to an invitation. And I feel terrible that this has affected Adam’s social life.

I am reminded: It is ALWAYS better to invite, than to make assumptions and never extend an invitation in the first place. Lee and Jamison, you have no idea how happy you made us both. Thank you.

Nasher Sculpture Center

Lysha, my friend asked me to join her and her mother on a visit to the Nasher Musuem in Dallas. She is a fan of American Sculptor, Dan Lam who had a giant, drippy installation on display. I think it's a pitty more of her smaller work wasn't on display...visit the link and you'll see why.

Below: Isaac Witkin, American, born South Africa, 1936–2006, painted fiberglass.

Below: Unknown to me.

Below: Alas! by Elliot Hundley, American, born 1975, metal, plastic, pins, glass, wire, and string.

Head-Skull (Tête-Crâne), by Alberto Giacometti, Swiss, 1901-1966, marble

Below: Moon Bird or Lunar Bird by Joan Miró

Below: The Kiss (Le Baiser), by Constantin Brancusi, plaster

Below: Unknown to me but we thought these were a little funny and now I can't remember why.

Above: I believe this a Tony Cragg installation, in looking at his works, I find I like them.
Below: Head in a Tree by Rona Pondick

 Below: We walked past this large mural by Ben Reynolds after visiting the museum. It was impressive! After one look at the photo Adam insisted it's a maze. I don't agree, but I DO think it's "a-maze-ing!"