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mountains in about a month
The other day I was a mess. A blubbering, sobbing, wailing mess. I was having one of “those” days I guess ~ I felt a tad overwhelmed, and the glass-is-half-empty mentality kicked in.
After the evening duties were finished, I sat down to tell Roger about my tearful day. After listening very patiently, as he usually does, he looked me in the eye and said, “Would you like to take a trip to Colorado?”
I could have jumped up and kissed the man! 
Actually, I do believe I gave him a hug and a kiss at that point. Then I told him how I had been contemplating packing up the Suburban and driving to Colorado. I knew Roger wouldn’t be able to go with me because of his job (we do need to eat), and Sawyer would already be moved in at school (another story for another day), so I figured I’d just pack Attison up and take a long drive. Atti is a good traveler so I wasn’t worried about that ~ but Arkansas to Colorado is a very long drive for just one person.
It has been a while since I’ve been on a vacation. I’ve been in Arkansas for 4 years now, and I’m desperately needing a break from the heat and humidity. Roger’s US Air Force Academy class reunion is taking place in late September, and I had hoped we would be able to go to that. But with the new job, Roger’s not going anywhere for a while. The loss of the 20th anniversary cruise, as well as not taking the 2-night stay at a fancy hotel in Little Rock, combined with the knowledge that we wouldn’t be going to Colorado this September really had me bummed.
Thankfully I am married to one of the best men on the planet. He sees when I’m truly at capacity for handling drama, disappointment, loss, and summers in the south. And believe me, I am at capacity. My occasional escape of hanging out with my friend Janice and her daughters has turned into a daily occurance. Roger could see I desperately needed a diversion!
The mountains have always been a balm to me. The sight of the Rockies (both American and Canadian) never fails to take my breath away, and even the thought of heading to the mountains makes my little heart go pitter-pat.
We haven’t set a firm date yet, but I can tell you I will be heading to Colorado in September. Attison and I will fly, most likely into Denver, where Roger’s dad and step-mom will meet us. I’m also hoping to be able to see my niece and meet her boyfriend while we’re there, and see Roger’s mom and step-dad as well. Then there are the myriad branches of the Anderson family tree who mostly inhabit Colorado ~ I would love to see as many of them as I possibly can.
And those of you who are my bloggy friends who live in Colorado, you have not been forgotten! I’m not sure what my transportation situation will be like ~ you may have to come spend a day on the ranch in the San Luis Valley with me, but if we can make it work we certainly will.
Woo hoo for Colorado! Oh, by the way, do those of you who live in Colorado think you may be able to order up some nice Colorado weather while I’m there? I truly do love highs in the low- to mid-70′s (or cooler), and lows in the 40′s. A few fall colors on the trees, some nice cool weather, and mountains with snow on top ~ the perfect setting. Nonetheless, even without those things, I will be absolutely delighted to be there!
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If our weather pattern holds out, you’ll be fine. The community newspaper we get indicated that we haven’t yet broken 90degrees this summer. I need a jacket to sit outside at night. And in the mountains? Even cooler!
YAY. Let me know if you can stop and see us. Holly and I live VERY close to each other. Would love to take you to our tea house. And besides, you’ll have to travel south from Denver to get to the San Luis Mountains!!!!!
But I won’t be there… (whining plus a pout)
Though I am so glad you get to go!
J.
I know, Joanne.
That was one of the first things I thought of myself. You’re having a great adventure in Arizona though ~ and even if we don’t get to see one another again on this earth, we’ll have an eternity to sing together the praise of our amazing God!
Mer, I’m sort of at the mercy of my in-laws as far as getting from Denver to the valley. Currently I’m not planning to rent a car, but that could change. If I do end up renting a car and setting my own schedule, I will most definitely be stopping in your neighborhood!
And I would love to see the tea house, since it wasn’t open the last time we were together.
OH TRISH!
You made my heart jump up and skip a beat when you talked about being out on a ranch in Colorado! That sounded SOOOO good and is right up my alley! But, I’ll be here in the Deep South, thinking about how much fun you’re having!
I hope that this is a rejuvenating, relaxing and refreshing time for you (and for Atti)! Have LOADS of good times and take LOTS of pictures…I can’t wait to see them!
{{Many Hugs}}
Jen
Ooooh, it would be so great to get to see you this time, Trish!! Keep me posted. I’ll be happy to come meet you somewhere. A day trip out of town could be a lot of fun! I am excited for you to get to come here, though! That’s terrific!!
Jen, I’m glad you’re feeling better (and Rob, too)! You’re welcome to join me in Colorado!
Diane, you’re not too far from Roger’s mom and step-dad ~ we may very well be able to work something in… Roger and I still haven’t decided on specifics, but I’ll let you know when I have the details!
I’m getting more excited about this trip by the minute! LOL
Oh that’s awesome! Can I come too? I’ve always wanted to go to Colorado! I’m still hoping our next (and last) assignment will be in Colorado. Just less than 3 years left!
Denise, I hope you get your assignment to Colorado ~ any chance your hubby could end up as an instructor at the Zoo (USAF Academy, for those who aren’t AF)? We talked about Roger putting in for an assignment there, but eventually decided that wasn’t what he really wanted to do. Looking back though, it would have been a good assignment! Our best assignment was to Elmendorf AFB (Anchorage, Alaska) ~ I wouldn’t have traded our 3 years in Alaska for anything!