An Easy Out

The whole point of going to Niwot was to make an easy getaway where we actually take it easy.  The problem with home days is that I always have projects or ideas or biz and it's difficult for me to just stop and be restful.  Today was that day...even if it was more biz than initially planned!

We ate lunch at the Cheese Emporium.  Not our first time there, but our first time for a meal!  It was amazing...

After that, we went to Serendipity and Target.  Then had a super relaxing afternoon back at the Inn! The grand staircase...

We ate dinner at Treppeda's for dinner and had THE best lasagna I have ever tasted (sans marinara)!
And looked good doin' it, too. :-)

Valentine's

A tour of the Niwot Inn (I told you!):

 Wine & cheese in the afternoon every day!

 Love this fireplace...

 Prom pose before dinner at Colterra!

I'll spare you the myriad pictures of each course we took; needless to say it was a lovely Valentine's Day meal!

My Old Fave Airport

This bridge always caused mixed feelings...upon arrival it meant a week of work.  Upon departure, home.

 At lunch here all the time...

 And enjoyed this art installation!

Go Mustangs!

Boise State - finally I see the field!

BOI

I am traveling to Boise for our very last Fusion in '14 Sales Rally.  It's been almost five years since I ended my three year stint in that zone, and so much of it feels so familiar, and yet so different.  The HGI that became my home away from home is under construction.  The upper floors are complete, new hallways and carpet:

But this is how I always remember it:

PHX, Gator Style

Gator makes a Friend:

Gator v Cactus:

"Can I eat him?.........I'm gonna eat him."

Me: Gator is learning to shoot.
Nar:  He's such a badass.

 Gator navigates.

 Gator conquers the desert.

I also think Gator was left at the PHX Sky Harbor...cause I can't find him anywhere!!!

Fusion in '14

My very first sales rally...and I was responsible for planning the entire thing.  One down, one to go!

Take a Hike

You can do that in Phoenix when it's January!

 Cacti!

 The Desert.

 Boys.

Danger Zone

Poor Jess was down for the count today, we think due to the previous day's brunch...Fiona was very sad with her on the chair.

 So the three of us let her rest and went shooting.

 For my first time I was pretty good!

 I attribute it to an intense focus on following directions.  Focusing on the target didn't hurt, either. :-)

PHX Day 1!

We ventured for brunch at Morning Glory Patio at The Farm.  So lovely, but the food was truly incredible!

We decided to spend the rest of the completely cloudless and beautiful day cooking, sunning, and enjoying adult beverages purchased at...

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

 We did stop by to see the new temple.  Wow.

 Squeezed in a dog walk...

 And some puppy love!