MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From Colorado, I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a safe New Years!

Love you

A Really Good Day - Take II

So... at the request of a few, here are some additional details about the move and our new place.

It's a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom loft in a "multi-use" building. As I mentioned in my last post, the first floor is a small studio where Annalise will be able to set up a real nice place for her massage table. The second and third floor is our place. The top floor is where the master bedroom is with a loft that over looks the living room and faces south out the large windows towards the "Flat Irons". If you've ever been to Boulder, you're familiar with the "Flat Irons".

Take a look at the previous post. I've included a link above the first picture to show you where our place is.

I was able to get out of my lease early so we'll be moving in on January 1st.

Wish us luck on our drive from San Diego. We're planning on stopping in Las Vegas to catch a show before heading to Colorado. According to the weather man, there's a good chance we could be doing more sledding than driving. I've arranged with a few friends along the way for a place to crash (pardon the pun) should the weather get too bad.

A Really Good Day!

Finally!!!
We've found a place to live.

Click here to see a map of our place.

Annalise and I finally signed an lease on a really great place. Funny thing is, it's the first place we looked at that we turned down. Nonetheless, we're really excited about it. The place is in North Boulder right up against the foothills, walking distance to an almost endless number of trails for hiking and running. Hardwood floors throughout and an amazing view out the floor to ceiling windows looking south. If you want to know just how amazing the view is, you'll have to come visit. Our hope is to have the place ready for guests by February, if not sooner.

The first floor of the building is a small studio area that's completely separate from the rest of our home. As Annalise moves her business from San Diego to Boulder, this space will be perfect for her to set up her own massage studio.

To top this day off, I got to go on my first structure fire. It was a mutual aid request to a neighboring department. It was an attic fire in an old 1940's home. By the time we got there, most of the fire had been extinguished. I did however get to go interior and pull down the ceiling in the kitchen looking for hot spots.

Hope you all are enjoying my blog. Remember, you can still add comments to the bottom of my posts. I love reading what everyone has to say.

Take care, happy holidays, and please come visit us here in Colorado soon.

California Trip Bonanza!

Well, after having a few days to rest up (yeah right!) and collect some photos, I guess it's time I share with everyone my recent trip to San Diego. I flew into SD last Thursday the 11th and was met at the airport by Annalise and Kai her Australian Shepard. So as to make a good impression, on Kai, not Annalise, we headed down to the dog beach on Coronado Island for a bit of Frisbee until it became too dark to see. Back to Annalise's place for a bit of dinner and to join in on the Warren Miller party her brother Jeromy was having at their place. Rumor has it I would have won the "Best Beanie" contest.

The next morning, Anni had to work, so in between dropping her off for each of her appointments, Kai and I spent the morning playing catch on the beach and going for a trail run through the hills of North East San Diego County. 6 miles at sea level was a breeze for me however I don't think Kai was too thrilled about it after the 3 miles mark. I think my pace was a bit fast. By that point, whe was probably already beginning to wonder when I was heading home. After our run, it was time for me to head to the airport to meet the family.

SURPRISE!!!!!!

After meeting Dawn at the terminal, I made myself scarce while Mom, Donn, Grandpa, Uncle Ron, and Nephew Ian made their way through the airport. Only Mom knew I was going to be there for the Christmas festivities. Grandpa was so excited he nearly fell over. Ron...well he's still a dork. Love you Ron.

Saturday was dedicated to the family stocking stuffer exchange. The afternoon was filled with many laughs and smiles as everyone enjoyed trying to figure out exactly what crazy things people came up with this year.


Thanks Alli for providing one of the most unusual gifts in a long time.



After the festivities wrapped up, I headed down town to meet up with Annalise at the "Cast Room", a really fun and comfortable wine bar in SD. If you into wine, I'd recommend checking this place out.

Knowing how much I enjoy Matt Nathanson and live acoustic music, Annalise surprised me with two tickets to the 94.1 "Jingle Ball" at Anthology, a really swank lounge in SD's Little Italy district Sunday evening. Opening for MN was an artist named Jon McLaughlin. This was the most amazing concert I've every been to. Exactly my kind of evening. Great music, small venue, and the most amazing women to enjoy it all with. I truly am blessed. Thank you Anni.

The last few days of my trip were spent hanging out and enjoying the area. We went for a few trail runs, drank some good wine, enjoyed a morning out with Kai at a local coffee shop, tempted ourselves at REI, and spend time catching up on the last few years. In leaving SD, I found myself anxious to return. In knowing what my next trip brings, my soul has been filled with a since of joy for what the rest of my life holds.

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Love you.

Sean