Linda Rokos Watts

Seriously?!? Can summer be over ALREADY?!?! Well in our world it is. Stella has a jump-start session at her middle school starting next week on Monday. Holy cow. It's only for a week and then she goes to Hood to ski for a week and then she comes home and we go full swing into our school year! Eeek!  We spent a few hours today at Target picking out all the PERFECT school supplies. I have to admit it was pretty fun.   Unfortunately the excitement will only last for about the first week and then the cold hard truth about being back in school for the year sets in! Ha! Oh to be a kid again!   Love cruising the isles of Target, so many fun things to look at. I came across this little gem and I'm totally in love with it. The price, $5, the purpose: to hold water on you night stand for those late night drinks. It's made of really thin glass and has a cute little lid *sigh* ! Ha!  So ready for a great relaxing weekend with the ones I love!...

Sometimes it's hard to do.....but I am proud of myself I think I know how to behave when it's called for!  ;) Yup, that's how I feel sometimes! Ha! (Mollie, I found this picture and thought of you, this is what a "noraml" cow looks like. Hehe, 19 days and counting!)  On a happy note, it's Friday and time for some R&R and some great family time!  Wishing Taylor and Jordan a safe trip home!  Sending out so much Love and Gratitude! 

Happy 131st birthday to our Colorado! On August 1, 1876 Colorado was the 38th state to join the Union.  I can't imagine being any place else!  Love and Gratitude! 

We had a great family day on Sunday tooling around Aspen. We hiked, we shopped and we sat back and enjoyed the sights and sounds. I must say it was nice to get out of Breck.... The red ones are my favorite. A little hike!   Stopping to enjoying the views!   Checking out the world cup hill!    Soaking it all in!  Me, buddha and a red ballon! Love!   Independence Pass!  Loving that the girls are here for a visit!   Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, we sure did.  Love and Gratitude! 

A lovely Saturday morning in Vail. We may be spending A LOT of time here this winter, still working on the details. In the mean time, the girls, Troy, Gus and I spent a few hours hiking, shopping, eating and enjoying the beautiful day. Love the architecture here,  a fantastic touch of Europe!  After a few hours we were on our way to a little place called Aspen, but first a stop in Glenwood for a little soak in the hot springs!  Woot!  What a weekend!  Love and Gratitude! 

Olympic fever!!!!  Can you feel it? It's here.  Watching the opening ceremonies! Woo Hoo!  Love and Gratitude! 

Yes, YOU! Just to be clear if you're reading this blog trying to get info about me or my family well then sit back and soak in the love. If you think you'll get something from this blog that isn't positive, well good luck with that. This blog is nothing more then a snap shot of the wonderful life we've carved out and love that we have for one another and the ones in our lives. It's not about the things we do, buy or have, because that is not what makes US happy. If you're on here to hate, spy, or have any ill intent then GO AWAY, better yet, stay and get a dose of happy!  There is only love here.  LOVE AND GRATITUDE!