Linda Rokos Watts

If you haven't been outside you may not have noticed how freaking spectacular this Fall has been!! So much so that I haven't been taking my camera with me, instead I've just been soaking it all in. Ok, maybe I've taken a few picture because I just can't help myself. Here are a few of my faves from one day on the lake and on the mountain behind our house. We are so blessed to live in this place!  Wide open spaces!  I have to admit Troy snapped up this gem. Not that we ever compete in picture taking!!   :) Amazing early morning paddle on lake Dillon on the same day. Pic courtesy of our GoPro!  One happy doggie! Love our Gus!  Hope you all are enjoying this awesome Fall as much as we are.  Love and Gratitude! 

It's that easy right?!? Love and Gratitude! 

It seems as though my last few posts have been "catch up" posts......this one is no different!!! Although this one is a bit different in the sense that I finally feel like I'm in a place and time that I can sit back and really enjoy all that is around us.  A snapshot of the last few months include a move across town to Troy's childhood home in Blue River, some changes at work (all good things), a quick trip to Moab, a few birthdays and everything that involves being on summer break! Troy is currently in Hood with Jordan and Stella and I are nesting in our new home. So many projects and fun stuff ahead of us.  Stella turned 14 a few weeks ago.....crazy how time flies!  The tarn. About 200 yards from the house. So far we've gotten the canoe out and I just acquired a paddle board for my birthday. I think we are out here at least once a day! It rocks! Steve has found his spot in our new home!   So many toys and so little time...... I think...

Happy Summer Solstice!!!! Love and Gratitude! 

Days like to today make me really appreciate the life we lead. A beautiful sunny day, great training, focus, hard work, and smiles.  I was hiking in between Stella training on one run and Troy watching his FIS kids race on the run next to it. Of course I had my camera in hand and couldn't seem to stop snapping. I looked at Stella today and it scared me at how grown up she looked then she started giggling with her friends and all was right in the world again......in the blink of an eye she grew up! Eeekkkk!  Troy (two weeks after having his pelvis plated together) was back on the hill. These last few days he's been sliding around watching his FIS kids race. He amazes me daily and today I truly got to see that he is WAY more comfortable sliding around on skis then walking in the parking lot. The human mind and body is an amazing thing and my husband is a rock star!  Tomorrow Mollie and Barry tie the knot at the top of Vail Mountain. So excited to be part of...

My darling husband bought this sweet sewing machine for me about a month ago. I know 'nothing' about sewing machines but being the amateur that I am....this thing ROCKS! It's kinda dummy proof, in other words, super easy to use.....just what I need. Over the last month I've become immersed in all that is sewing, from fabrics to patters to threads.....OH MY! I've already bought the fabric for some new curtains, pillow covers and neckies!   The Singer Heritage 8768......kinda obsessed!  I could also spend hours finding fabrics online. Here's just a few that came in this week.  Pillow covers. I have a new problem.....HELP!   ;) Next house.......this is what I want!  Troy's on the mend and doing far better then I could have imagined a guy with a broken pelvis could do 10 days out of surgery. That's to say.....baby step everyday are awesome.  Hope y'all have a fantastic week.  So much love and gratitude!  ...