Wear It Wednesday | Thunderpants USA

**Full disclosure: Thunderpants USA sent me these undies free of charge to review and share with my followers. The following is my honest opinion.** In the world of ethically made and sustainable apparel, it seems basics and undergarments are nearly always tossed by the wayside. My biggest issue is splurging on these items because honestly, [...]

2013 Photo Sessions {Montrose, Colorado}

This year I worked very hard on my business, while at the same time trying to make new friends and have fun...here are the best photos from my sessions this year! DreamPower Animal Rescue Flawed Perfection Jewelry, Spring/Summer Line Troy and Mannie, from Republic of Paws The West Family from Abilene, Texas Flawed Perfection Jewelry, [...]

Hiking the Crags

My life is in a state of completely unknown. Hubby is actively seeking a job, our 2 PT jobs won't pay rent for another month and we are now without healthcare. {PS hey congress go back to work please} The only things keeping me sane are my library books {Homeward Bound by Emily Matcher and [...]

2013 Colorado Springs Balloon Classic {clarkestudio photography- colorado springs photographer}

To celebrate us being in Colorado Springs for more than a year, I decided to share some of my favorite images I took at this year's Balloon Classic. Sadly the weather was not very agreeable for flying on Sunday, but Monday gave us beautiful clear skies and wonderful flying [and photographing] weather! Enjoy! After we [...]

Hiking Rampart Reservior

Last week, I set out to find a new place for Asher to swim...I ended up finding Rampart Reservoir...the hike was gorgeous and wonderful. And the water was worth it! {Ask Asher} I did think we were lost the entire time I was trying to find the trail head but nonetheless I found it without too [...]

Favorite hikes near Colorado Springs

All you have to do it drive through Colorado to know this place is beautiful. Earlier this month Mr and I hiked the Crag's, July 1 actually. It hailed on us for 30 minutes after we got started. This past week, I decided I wanted to hike it again. This time just Asher and me. [...]

A response to {Shelter Adoption=Moral Superiority}

I recently came upon the blog/letter/whatever of Shelter Adoption=Moral Superiority by Danielle Romeo, and although she does make a few good points. I feel the need to respond. Adopting a dog from a shelter doesn't make you a crazy, annoying, morally superior human being. Although, I will give you there are quiet a few annoying [...]

6th Anniversary

Our time here in Colorado Springs, is likely over. Since getting married 6 years ago, our lives have been on a constant journey. One I am proud to have gone on with him at my side. I finished College and got my Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design/Art after we were married, not sure [...]