Today is my lovely mother's birthday. I am not going to say how young she is, but let's just say she has thirty-nine years on me, but you would never guess it. I love you mom, and wish I could be there to share in your big day. Enjoy! and make sure you eat ALL your cake!

Introducing (the other) Mr. and Mrs. Allbee, Michael Allbee, that is.



Isn't she gorgeous? and Mike, man, you are simply dapper!

They officially, officially tied the knot! I have been waiting to get some pictures to post, but since Christy is doing most of the posts, I will just acknowledge them here and let her tell the rest.

We are so proud and happy for them. And completely sad that we could not be there to celebrate with them. At least they had their parents there to share in the awesome union in South Korea.

Way to go you two!

We got married at the Parkside Mansion. It was a Saturday, not a Tuesday and it was such an awesome day. I love you Allbeehive!
I think what I love about marriage the most is how it grounds you. You also are a better person. I know, I know, but it's true.

Some friends invited us up to Winter Park for the weekend "camping" at the Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA. It was gorgeous, even with all of the pine beetle devastation going on. Pine beetles have killed 60-70% of the trees in this area.

We stayed in a hotel in Winter Park on Sunday night and did some minor hiking, swimming and siteseeing. Then Monday we drove to this cabin. What an amazing place.

See my flickr for more photos.

It was a BLOOM weekend this weekend. Starting on Thursday, my parents were in town and we all went to La Fogata for dinner in celebration of Bloom being four. Then Friday was a day off but Jinnie was busy finalizing Bloom's Saturday Tea for a bunch of youngsters. Then Sunday was the "parents" celebration of Blooms 1460 days on Earth. It was held at the Welliver's house. They have some great friends. Maybe I am missing something but it seems that the outer burbs of Boulder/Lafayette have more young urban couples with kids than do the areas around Denver. It was tons of fun though. I used my iPhone as the iTunes remote for the entire day playing a superb ( if i do say so myself) playlist.

Happy Birthday Bloom!

I have been following this most amazing man through his lectures and battle with pancreatic cancer for almost a year.
It was sad to hear/read today that he has died.

He was a truly amazing person. His spirit and wit, and humor should inspire us all to be better people and to look on the brightside of life.

If you have not seen his "Last Lecture" on YouTube or here, please do so. It is inspiring and thought-provoking to say the least.

I have his book and intend to read once I finish my current one.

IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO LOAD......