Well, we have made the move to Loveland and are in the process of unpacking and settling in. So far we are loving it – soaking it all in. The weather is excellent, the mountains are breathtaking, and the people are so incredibly friendly. We have been so blessed by the people of the church too – they have taken us in and fed us and welcomed us so very much. Here are just a few pictures to let you see:
Molly supervising.
We had so much help with the move. Dad and Eric came first thing in the morning to get us started and definitely got their work out. Bo and Susan Harris also stayed all day and helped pack up and move things and altogether help us with our sanity. What a blessing it is to have such wonderful family and friends to help you out when you need it.
She looks so innocent.... Sweet Rosie.
She’s cute but she sure was a hand-full when we were moving.
Molly wasn't too happy about it all.
Molly was a little nervous about it. She stayed on/by the truck the whole day to make sure she didn’t get left. Silly puppy. No way we would leave her behind.
Hard at work.
Angie Brandt stopped by just in time for Jared’s keyboard concert. Lucky girl.
Our First Home.
This was our first home. It was so hard to leave it. We had a wonderful landlord and amazing neighbors who loved on us and took an interest in our lives. So many sweet memories made in that year and a few months.
Us at Estes Park.
Colorado! Mom and Dad made the move with us and helped us drive the truck and our car the 1110 miles. No way we could have made it without them. We would probably still be somewhere in the middle of Kansas! We are both so thankful! We took a drive out to Estes Park while they were still here, which is about 30 minutes away. Beautiful country and wonderful company.
Rocky Mountains!
Wonder how they got the name?
Foxy.
We were headed downtown one afternoon and this guy was sitting on the sidewalk just hanging out. Naturally we had to stop and ooh and aah at it. What a beautiful creature.
New favorite tree.
This is at the entrance to the path behind our apartment complex. It is so big and majestic. It makes me want to take a picnic blanket and a book and spend my afternoons reading under it. Right next to it is the lake with a perfect view of the mountains.
Autumn.
I can’t believe it is already time for the leaves to be changing.. but there you have it!
The new dog walk.
This is our new walk with the pups. It’s right behind our apartment complex. Every time the mountains catch my eye, I have to do a double take. I wonder if people get used to the beauty of it? I sure hope not. I can’t believe we get to live so close to them.
Snow on the mountains!
We love that we are getting to experience this. It is such an adventure. We’re still unpacking and making the apartment our home but we will definitely be sharing some pictures when we’re done. We miss you all and appreciate your prayers as we try and find our place here. The city of Loveland and this whole area also needs your prayers. This area of the country has one of the highest suicide rates. Pray that people would find purpose and community but, most importantly, the joy that comes with knowing Christ.
God is good. And we are excited.
