A new project

Charles began a much-anticipated project this evening, the painting of one of the two sheds in our backyard.

He is taking as his inspiration the painting of Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl art movement.

Another task completed

Charles checked another item off his "to do" list this evening by completing the cleanup of the side "yard." He picked up a yard of gravel and applied it to the paths on the side. The finished look is nice!

Moving day - but not for us

It was moving day - but not for us! We made the drive this morning to Loveland where Charles' Aunt Joyce was preparing for her move to the Kansas City area. She will be moving to be closer to two of her children.

Sunday at the parsonage

Wesley finds a comfortable spot to unwind

Life on Gillaspie Drive has settled down a bit with much of the indoor challenges accomplished. The recent heat wave has slowed the work  outside though Charles did manage to get a bit done in the shadowy parts of the yard!

A full Saturday

We were coming and going today as we made good use of the cooler weather in the area.

Charles bagged up two more bags of yard debris this morning, we are slowly getting a handle on the outside of the parsonage! Next up was a visit to Broomfield UMC for its annual flea market. It was nice to meet the pastor, Don Bird, and to hear what this large and active congregation was up to.

The day was brought to a close with a drive into Denver and the birthday party of our great-niece, Finley (along with two other little girls). It was fun seeing all that energy in the bouncy-castle!!

Show time!

One aspect of living in Boulder is the abundance of cultural options. Tonight we took in a play, part of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. On the bill tonight was Charles III, a very interesting look at what might be the future of the British monarchy!

Another busy week

 It has been a hot, hot week for us! Charles braved the heat on several occasions to do more yardwork. Today's task was to clean out the window wells!

It's time to ride!

An enthusiastic Wesley

Ready to ride!

A bike-friendly community

The path behind St. Paul's

Charles decided that today was the day when he would get off the couch and onto the road, joining the community in taking advantage of the miles of bike paths in Boulder. Having finished the unpacking, hanging all the pictures/framed items, and finding the day just right, Charles went on a brief ride to "test the waters." 

Every journey begins with a single step and today Charles began his journey back to fitness!

For a good cause

Joan Russell speak to the gathering

Aspen Glow were wonderful!

Luna stops to greet Belinda

Good times!

A talented group

We were invited by our neighbors, Joan & Chuck Russell, to attend their annual fundraiser for Hope for Madagascar at their home this afternoon. This annual event features the music of Aspen Glow, a John Denver cover band.

Welcome guests!

We were attending a fundraiser being held next door this afternoon and met the Rev. Jim Luallen and family. Jim was a former pastor at St. Paul's!

Goats at work

 We had a nice day in Boulder which included our first visit to a church member's home and a visit with the "Mutton Mowers!"

First Sunday in the books

We enjoyed our first Sunday with St. Paul's UMC in Boulder this morning!

One step closer

Wesley adds to his list of nap spots

Charles does the heavy lifting

Mo's angel greets visitors

A little touch of color

New-look parsonage

 Our home is getting closer each day to being ours as the work of transformation continues. Charles spent the morning spreading two cubic yards of mulch around the front "yard." The look is wonderful and the result is quite pleasing to the eye!

A lighter home

June 28th

July 5th

The large mound of debris (left behind for us to deal with) that Charles piled up from inside and outside the house has seen the last bit taken away this afternoon. 

We had help sorting and recycling a lot of the material so what was stacked up at the end of the driveway, while still a lot, wasn't nearly as big as it had been just a week ago!

Happy Fourth!

Last year at CU

Our first Fourth in Colorado was a tad odd as we continue to adjust following our move from Montana. 

We took a bunch of boxes left over from our move down to our niece in Parker which will be used by Belinda's brother, Rob, in his upcoming move. After that we picked up a used office chair and a small file cabinet for Charles' office. A few errands and it was back to Boulder.

We had considered going to the big fireworks display at the university's football field tonight but decided to stay home, enjoy the continuing unpacking task, and looking forward to the upcoming first Sunday at St. Paul's!