On Monday morning, the 2nd of October we were graced with an inch or so of new snow! While it felt a little early in the year for snow, all the same thrill was there and the boys couldn't resist making a snowman.
And as we wrapped up that Monday with the sun shining and the temps somewhere in the high 50s - the snowman still stood, slowly melting in the yard and hanging on to his scarf knowing he didn't have much longer!
Two weeks later, we awoke to another light dusting of snow from the night's passing storm. It wasn't easy to get three bikes loaded on an icy, snow-skiffed car - but we were bound and determined to spend our only unscheduled fall Saturday (football & basketball games usually take precedence) on an adventure of some kind...
And sure enough, our afternoon mountain biking in Fruita proved just the adventure we needed!
But weather has not been the only paradox in our world this month...
Our dearest friend has begun treatment for breast cancer and the diagnosis shocked us all - she is young (not yet 40!), healthy, strong and incredibly positive. She is a beacon of joy to everyone she knows and a giver of knowledge, encouragement and baked goods. For her body to host such a dastardly disease feels like one of life's greatest injustices. But just like building a snowman and watching him fall in the same day, we plan to take this journey with our best friend and know that the sun will shine again soon...
And as we wrapped up that Monday with the sun shining and the temps somewhere in the high 50s - the snowman still stood, slowly melting in the yard and hanging on to his scarf knowing he didn't have much longer!
Two weeks later, we awoke to another light dusting of snow from the night's passing storm. It wasn't easy to get three bikes loaded on an icy, snow-skiffed car - but we were bound and determined to spend our only unscheduled fall Saturday (football & basketball games usually take precedence) on an adventure of some kind...
And sure enough, our afternoon mountain biking in Fruita proved just the adventure we needed!
But weather has not been the only paradox in our world this month...
Our dearest friend has begun treatment for breast cancer and the diagnosis shocked us all - she is young (not yet 40!), healthy, strong and incredibly positive. She is a beacon of joy to everyone she knows and a giver of knowledge, encouragement and baked goods. For her body to host such a dastardly disease feels like one of life's greatest injustices. But just like building a snowman and watching him fall in the same day, we plan to take this journey with our best friend and know that the sun will shine again soon...
Love that sweet snowman! Prayers for your friend, I know you will be an awesome rock for her.
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