Country Life

It has been awhile since I have had the capability to Blog. We have a poor internet connection at our new residence, so our Blog has suffered severely. I thought I would give you a short update and hope to post some pictures soon.

Nick and I have moved to the country! We now live about 35 minutes east of Durango in the Town of Ignacio. Our new neighbors consist of horses, cows, and to Nick’s delight a herd of elk. The place we are renting is on 50 acres, so there is room to breathe out here. I have been challenged as a city girl, however I am trying to embrace the joys of living in the country. I think that is the biggest Carico change at this time.

Cedar Heights Construction, Nick’s roofing business, is doing well. We are managing to keep busy. Praise God! I think it is safe to say that our summer was good, but went by way too fast. Fall is here as the trees are changing color and the air crisp. This is my favorite time of year. I am looking forward to the new season. We have a lot to be thankful for in our lives as we serve a Mighty God! We love and miss you all! Stay tuned for more regular Carico updates.

Pardon the Interruption

Nick and I moved recently and things have been rather hectic, but all is well at the new Carico household in the country. Once we are settled I will be posting once again. Stay tuned!!

Visit IV: Shopping & Rocky Mountain National Park

We finally arrived in Fort Collins, our final destination for the week. This is my hometown, and where my parents live. There are many reasons why I personally love visiting the city, but one of the greatest benefits are the restaurants and shopping. I dragged my poor husband all over town to go shopping. I can only speak for myself, but I had a great time.

I am learning that it is give and take in marriage so the next morning to went to Rocky Mountain National Park with my parents Steve and Kathy. This is a park I have visited on more than one occasion, but it is more stunning now then it was when I was young. We drove around the park, stopped to see the elk, and went on a great hike to Emerald Lake. Nick was thrilled to get out of the car and literally get within feet of a small herd of elk. I joined him on the venture and realized that elk are huge animals. The hike to Emerald Lake was great. There were three other tiered mountain lakes on the way up. The day came to an end with dinner at Vern's Restaurant, an all time favorite restaurant of my dads.

I think that is safe to say that although Nick and I have different interests we both ended up having a good time in the store or on a mountain top.

Visit III: The Denver Zoo

Nick and I arose the next morning in Taylor’s wonderfully restored 1920’s home and ventured to the Denver Zoo. My mother, Kathy, decided to come on this leg of the adventure and we met her at the front gate. I had wanted to visit the zoo for sometime, so I was ecstatic about the day and seeing all the animals. Just like a little kid, I know, growing-up is overrated. The three of us had a blast wondering around the zoo observing animals from around the world. Polar bears, monkeys, flamingos, snakes, elephants, and zebras, we saw them all. My personal favorite was the Hippopotamus. Nick was just as intrigued by the Mallard Ducks and Canadian Geese that were on the grounds as he was about the exotic reptiles and fish. We came prepared with lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the all the animals of the zoo.

Visist II: Denver

The Girls

Elaine

-Bandstand in Background-

Guess Who?

Kristen, Taylor, & Brooke

The Jazz Crew

We drove up I-25 to visit some friends in the metropolis of Denver. Our first stop we were able to visit with Mark and Lynette and their new baby Mason. We saw their new home and had a great time chatting and catching-up on their back patio.

After our pleasant, although far too short visit, we were off to Taylor’s house to BBQ and see a bunch of old friends. Mostly from my college days, we caught-up on life and reminisced about the past. The backyard was filled with laughter and good conversation. That evening we walked to Denver City Park for some fun entertainment, Jazz in the Park at the wonderful historic bandstand. We came prepared with Key Lime Pie and some red wine. The music was great, the weather was fine, and the company was amazing. We had a really good time!

Visit I: Fowler & Family

Nick and I have returned from a week long trip visiting family and friends on the Front Range. We ventured over the mountains to the eastern slope and had a very pleasant, fun-filled week.

Our first stop we visited Nick’s father, Gary, and his stepmother, Bonnie, in Fowler, CO a small farming community thirty miles east of Pueblo, CO. Their home has become my favorite country retreat. They have a beautiful piece of property on the Arkansas River with acres of hay fields and pastures full of horses.

Bonnie was unfortunately out of town, but we had a very nice visit with Gary. We enjoyed dinner, great conversation, and a restful night’s stay at their home. In the morning after a hearty breakfast we moseyed around the property visiting the new baby horses, saw their delightful budding garden, and ran into other creatures on the farm. It was a great visit before we headed off to our next stop in Denver, CO. Thank you Gary for your wonderful hospitality!

Bragging Rights

So my wonderful husband picked some flowers for me and delivered them in true Nick form...in his water bottle. It was very thoughtful and the sweet gesture made my week! Here are a few photos to share my joy.