A Weekend In Aspen

We got the opportunity to go to Aspen, for Chiki's work.  Since we were going to Montrose ( no pics because the cameraman forgot to take some) to spend Thanksgiving with his family, this worked out great since it would be on our way home anyway.  We were there Friday through Sunday, and got in lots of relaxation.  Our hotel was great, we got to watch a little bit of the World Cup for the women's downhill slalom, there were fireworks off the mountainside, the ladies got to play in the snow, we ate ice cream while sitting out by the fire (Liv's idea), and did about the only kid friendly activity there was to do ... make pizzas!

I am not really sure what planet the residents of Aspen, have come from because they are really out there.  But if you have yet to visit, I highly recommend going because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous!

How To Spend A Saturday Afternoon

How do you spend a cold, November saturday afternoon in Denver?  At the Nature & Science Museum of course

Calling Dr. Hannah & Dr. Olivia

The Carbajal ladies dancing it up, on the stage

L.A.

Since me and Jessie have birthdays within weeks of each other, we thought that there would be no better way to ring in the BIG 30 ... then to run a 1/2 marathon together.  She came out for the Bolder Boulder in May, and so it was my turn to go to her in L.A.  

Being the runner that I am (sarcasm, lots and lots of sarcasm), I had myself on a really good 12 week training program.  It didn't seem too bad for the first little while.  I was feeling really good and able to keep a good pace for myself.  I was getting pretty confident, that I was going to be able to pull this baby off.  That is, until I hit about the halfway point.  All heck broke loose after that.  Not only did I come down with a nasty cold that should have required antibiotics, but I also found out that I was no longer training for one ... but two.  Between the side affects of a cold and not being able to take anything for it and feeling nauseated, I was about ready to throw in the towel.  But with lots of crying, and a hubby making fun of me ... I had no choice but to prove to him that I wasn't a sissy.  So, with the Dr's consent ... I pushed on. 

Here's the proof.  Me and Jess at the finish line

We had one crazy morning, the morning of the race. It included a flat tire, a AAA guy who didn't know how to read directions on how to get down the spare, and one really non morning bee-och (yep that was me).  By the time we got rolling again on the almost flat doughnut tire ... we barely had time to drive to the start, run to the restrooms, and start our leg.  If you thought it was all smooth sailing from there ... boy were you wrong.  We had barely reached the 1 mile marker, when some girl decided to cut all the way over from one side to the next to throw away some garbage and tripped me.  Still being in Bee-och mode, the girl was lucky I didn't sock her one. All in all, me and Jess survived that morning, and did lots of laughing about it all later.

 I don't know if I would necessarily recommend training for a 1/2 marathon while pregnant, but I am really happy that I did it and am actually planning on doing another.  That is, sometime after the little man is born!

Tres The Action

Since Halloween fell on a Sunday this year, that meant that the state of Utah would be doing their celebrating on Saturday.  So the plan was to make a super quick trip to do some trick-or-treating with little cuz on Saturday, and then head back to Colorado for some trick-or-treating with daddy-o, Sunday night.  I know what you are thinking ... holy candy ... and you are so right, but the best part was that we got to spend Halloween with lots of people!

Gma and the party goers

Friday, was the day that me and the ladies packed up the car and headed to Utah.  As soon as we got to Gma's and Gpa's, we were welcomed with yummy homemade doughnuts.  What a way to start off the weekend, right?  They were absolutely delish, but the healthy eating quickly spiraled downhill from there ha!  After Aunt Cam and little cuz got to the house, we packed the kids up and headed to Uncle Jer's work for some trick-or-treating.  By the way Uncle Jer ... we hope that you had a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Since our buckets were pretty much filled at Uncle Jer's work and it was raining outside, we decided that we would dress up and take the kids to a few houses around my parent's neighborhood,  and then hit Gpa Scott and Gma Jan's (Cameron's parents) and the great grandparents.   All I have to say Cameron, is you and I make some HOT witches:)!

Scary, aren't we

Early Sunday morning, me and the ladies packed up the car once again and headed back to Colorado. We made it back in just the right amount of time to relax and then go do a little trick-or treating with Chiki.

The crew carving pumpkins

We experienced some crazy weather this year.  Rain and coats in Utah (honestly cannot remember it ever raining on Halloween), to not even having to wear jacket in Colorado.  But rain, snow, wind, sun ... we had a great Halloween this year.  Thanks for letting us spend it with you all you Utah folk, and seriously if you just happen to run out of candy within the near future ... stop by because we have candy coming out of our ears!