Weekend Snapshots

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Long Run + Pup Hike

This weekend Nick and I went on an eight-mile long run as part of my training for the Moab Red Hot (we haven’t registered yet, though). It was the hardest run of my life for literally no reason! No worries, though. Sunday was beautiful and productive, which quickly erased any discouragement I’d been feeling.

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Date Night, 3 Amigas, & Outfits of the Week

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Everything in One!

Blogging during the workweek is way too hard at the moment, with a tiny pup, a full workday, and nightly rehearsals. Instead, I’ve just been updating one post throughout the week…

The result is that today’s post is long and packed with exciting things! 

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A Weekend in Crested Butte, Part 1 of 2

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The Tradition Continues!

Happy (late) Tuesday, friends! This past weekend, Nick and I wrapped up the end of another busy week and headed out to Crested Butte, what’s now become Memorial Weekend Tradition.

Instead of three recap installments, I’ve pared things down to two, so get ready for photo overload.

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Updates + A Boulder Photo Shoot

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Oh, Hey

Hi friends! I’ve been MIA this week due to a busy life. Nick’s mom Barbara was in Denver visiting for the weekend, and then Nick and I got back-to-back stomach bugs (that sounds weird). I got sick; he took care of me. Then he got sick; I took care of him. I think we’d both be dead if we’d gotten it at the same time!

Trying to keep up with blogging every day is hard. This week I’ve focused on feeling healthy and being on top of things at work. So, in lieu of an outfits post today, I’ve got a slew of photos from my head shot session with Be Boulder Photography this past Saturday… and some couples shots, too (+ Nick’s mama)! Take a look and enjoy.

Photos taken before the sickness struck. And no, we’re not engaged. 😉 BEWARE: You are going to see a LOT of my face.

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A Post Dedicated to Flowers…

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…and My Outfit of the Day

My week has been full of flowers! I got three bouquets on opening night (from my parents, my brother and sister-in-law, and Nick) for Love/Perfect, which you can see above. These are my people, and so, so supportive of me doing what I love.

Then it was Valentine’s Day and my big work event “Share the Love.” Bring on the bouquets!

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An 8-Mile Run + Deliciousness

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B(RUN)CH HARD

This Sunday, the man and I got up early to run an 8-mile long run along the Highline Canal in Englewood, through the beautiful Cherry Hills Village community.

After the strong run in chilly weather, we drove home and partook in a glorious brunch, created of course by Nick, the culinary genius. Check it out!

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