Monday, September 28, 2009

Monday Memories: Steamboat, Colorado

My trip to Steamboat this past weekend was difficult on many levels for hundreds of reasons. As I was driving around town I realize it was my 1st time there without him.
He traveled there much more often than I, but I loved our family trips to Colorado. For several years we spent New Year's Eve here since before we were married. In 2007 we had to wait until February '08 because I was very pregnant and ended up having Will on New Year's Eve '07. This past year I was pregnant again so we weren't able to go.

My 1st trip in 2005
Winter 2006
Will's 1st trip @ 6 weeks. February 2008
he was good at everything he did, basically.
Our last trip together, September 2008

15 comments:

Amber said...

I think it was so brave of you for going back. love all the pics and memories of you there. I can't say this enough but you are so stromg. xoxo

Melissa said...

Thank you for sharing this memory. I can only imagine how difficult this past weekend was for you.

avgypsy said...

Everyone looks so happy and contented.Who would have known what was to come. I have a hard time believing it at times, I can only imagine how you must feel. Hope you are getting some well deserved sleep now that you are home. Hugs....

jenni from the blog said...

Such wonderful memories!

F and G = T & T said...

Great pics...I'm sure it was soo difficult for you to be there without him. I really hope you got/saw the sign you were looking for. XOXO

Michigan Roys said...

What wonderful times you had in a wonderful place! I'm glad you were able to enjoy yet another trip to that wonderful place. It seems like a fairytale wedding and event. I'm sure P & B were watching and crying and smiling too.

MrsKBJ said...

Those are great pictures! You and Patrick shared so many wonderful adventures. I hope you and your family are having a wonderful time in Colorado. Hope it isn't too chilly!

Debbie said...

Steamboat looks beautiful! You can see why the guys loved it so much!

Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics! I love the one with P helping tie your boots! What a sweet guy:)

Jill said...

I love your memory mondays... they make me smile because all of your pictures show such emotion and happiness. It makes me feel happy that you guys had such a great life together and while he was here, he was happy.

Now we just have to find a way to have that happiness show up more often for you! :)

10yearstogether said...

Great photos. Of course you make even a snowboarding outfit look good! Again, thanks for sharing these with your "readers" - I really enjoy seeing them and a lot of times they bring a smile to my face and hope they do for you too.

Glenda said...

Steamboat sounds and looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pictures and the memories! Sending you hugs and can't wait to see the pics of the wedding. XXX

Anonymous said...

looks like such fun memories! it looks so beautiful there.

Rebecca said...

What wonderful photos! I can't imagine trying to look back on all of these photos like you do, but each time you do, i'm sure you gain more and more strength.

Shelley said...

What a beautiful place. Love all the pics. Thanks for sharing.

Courtney said...

It looks SOO pretty there. I love Colorado. I am so happy you got to bring Will there for the wedding and he enjoyed it so much. I'm sure it was difficult but brought P a little closer to you all. xo