2019 was a hard. Mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually. And yet through it all it was full of moments that made me so grateful. Grateful for my husband, my family in Texas & North Carolina, my church family, and my friends on IG and in-person. I got busy in 2019. Added more things to my plate, all [...]
Tag: Colorado
Painted Mines 2019
On a recent visit with a friend, we ventured out to Calhan, Colorado to hike Painted Mines Park. This interpretive park is in the opposite direction of most things in Colorado Springs, you will need to leave town and go east to Calhan. I’m really great at getting lost and with the help of my [...]
Wear It Wednesday | How to dress for Spring in Colorado
I intentionally waited to write or conceptualize this post until the snow stopped. So, let’s just say this if for dressing in spring in Colorado, between May and June, because that is actually what I’m writing about. If you’re looking for advice on what to wear between March-May, I recommend clothing from every season plus [...]
Estes Park 2019
Moving and living out of state from your family means the time you have together is always a little sweeter. Yes, I love my family but I also really love not living in Texas where the heat and bugs are bigger. Since moving back to Colorado in 2017, we've made a mindful attempt for me [...]
Women’s Retreat @ RMMC 2019
This is such a strange time, self care is both encouraged by society but not so much that it becomes the only thing on your mind. It’s emotional, physical, and spiritual. Some Christians downright don’t like it as it comes across to them as selfish and indulgent. In case you haven’t heard, my husband suffers [...]
Canon City 2018
Well, the 2018 Shelby's family come to Colorado for vacation was a hit. We had fun to say the least. The closest to a family vacation with all of us before this one was all of us in Vegas a few years ago for my dad's birthday. This was even better. My mom found us [...]
Preparing for a Hike in Colorado
I used to hike a lot on my own when I lived here 4 years ago. But upon moving back I realized how unprepared I was for hiking again. Not to mention I was wildly out of shape, but I couldn't remember what I actually needed to bring for an all-day hike. I mean I [...]
February 2018 | Impact Day | Red Rock Canyon Open Space
This is my first season as a Wild Keeper and I couldn't be more excited! Initially I planned to join the group clean up at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, but as Impact day grew closer I realized I didn't want to be driving and going that far in a potential snow storm. Instead, I [...]
Our 1st Colorado Snow Day
Well, after being here for 2 months we finally got a legit snow day, even if it was just one day. We saw in the forecast we were going to be in the 50's for 2 days then a snow day on Sunday. After reports of snow days in the forecast dissolved in the past, [...]
Settling in Colorado Springs
Well, we've been in our little apartment for over a week now. It's coming together, slowly, but it is coming together. Travis is happy with his position at the hospital, and I'm slowly leaning into a life of independent contractor, homemaker, and part time Hallmark employee (who knew I could wear so many hats)! Although [...]
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