A Visit From the West!

When I moved to California, I made it an adventure. I'd go exploring by myself much of the time, and other times with great friends. In the two years I lived in the Bay, I saw and experienced more than many of my friends who have lived in the Bay their entire lives.

When I made the decision to move back, I distinctly remember telling my dear friend Jessica the things I was going to do differently this time around in Colorado. One of which was making it an adventure. There is so much of Western Colorado I have never seen: Aspen (2.5 hours away), Ouray (2 hours away), Durango, Ridgeway, Telluride (3 hours away...have only been there once). This really is quite embarrassing to admit.

Before I left California, Meggs booked a trip out to visit as that was the only way either of us could cope with the thought of being away from each other. So she came out for a long weekend in February. We went wine tasting, had dinner with one of my best friends and her husband, then went on an adventure to Ouray, CO, which was probably one of my favorite days ever.

Here are a few pictures from Megan's venture East... I forgot just how beautiful Colorado is winter, spring, summer and fall.

World renown ice climbing in Ouray, CO

Literally the first order of business upon Meggs' arrival... visit Mike the Headless Chicken!

Ice climbers in action

Meggs and I having a FABULOUS day in Ouray, CO

Holidays in the City

Edie, Jessica, Ezra and I made our annual trip into San Francisco to do some shopping and look at all of the San Francisco holiday glamor and glory.

We braved Macy's at Union Square (on a Saturday in December mind you). I thought we were crazy but found some great deals so it was well worth it.We ventured into the St. Frances to see what all of the "Holiday Sugar Castle" fuss was about. This Castle was built in 2005. Along with many other ingredients, over 300 pounds of sugar was used to make this.

We found some good deals... and some not so great ones, but enjoyed the day and each other's company. I must note that the almost 1 year old Ezra was a trooper the whole day!