Boulder Awaits
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 
As I type this, we are en route to Boulder, Colorado. We will be spending the next 6 weeks or so in that area, working with my brother's real estate development company. We've had a lovely time in Iowa and Minnesota over the last month, and I promise someday, I will blog about that. After I catch up with Texas...
On our way to Boulder, we'll be stopping to see several friends that are dear to our hearts. John Henry, Denise and crew in Omaha...Denise is cookin' us some amazing eats and we're excited to see where she is now teaching yoga. John Henry is the mastermind designer behind our Live Lightly Tour site, and his company What Cheer! just expanded to new offices! So much to catch up on. In Lincoln, we'll see Kristin, Paul, and Ryan...and their one week old new baby Tyler! We will hopefully with a few other friends from when we lived there in 2002-2004.
Seeing old friends is definitely one of the best perks about having a home on wheels. My parents are also meeting us in Lincoln for a few nights. Oh, and I can't forget that it's our TEN YEAR anniversary on June 17...we'll have to ask Mom and Dad watch the girls so we can go on a real date!
We're really looking forward to our stay in Colorado...for as many of you know, Boulder is city unlike any other. Sometimes referred to as "The People's Republic of Boulder", it's a place that people tend to have strong opinions about. Our opinion? We love it!
- The people are quirky (and I mean that in the nicest way).
- Pearl St. Mall....good people watching and eats. The photo of the fire poi above is one of my favorite Boulder memories from our 2005 visit. There are always wonderful sidewalk performers on the weekends!
- Lots of dreadlocks
- Great farmer's market
- Public transportation and bike paths
- Beautiful mountains
- Thai food -- a whole bunch of it
- Boulder Circus Center...need I say more?! They have hooping classes.
- Yoga studios on every corner (and I bought a Groupon for a free month!)
- 300+ days of sunshine a year!
But most of all...we're looking forward to some quality time with some of our bestest friends, Kris and Natalie and their 3 kiddos. Our friendship goes back to our college days, where Matt and Kris were roommates...and we've experienced A LOT of life with them since then. Whenever we are together, it's like no time has gone by at all...and we cannot wait to bask in that familiarity and love.
I am now booking photography clients in the Denver/Boulder area as well...contact me for current rates and available dates! Hey...that rhymes.
After Boulder, the plan is to head north to Bozeman for a few weeks before we hit the West coast for more redwoods, beaches, and Hoop Camp! New adventures every day...
Reader Comments (37)
Hey there! I emailed you from your "contact" page...I'm in Littleton and would be interested in a family photo session. Just send me an email so we can see if we can make something work! :) Suzanne
Two questions- How did you like living in Lincoln? That's one of the relocation sites we have in mind on a short list. We've only stopped through there once and it seemed interested. Also, have you ever been to Ithaca, NY? If you ever head that far east, about 6 hr north of DC, make sure you stop sound a lot like Boulder though likely smaller.
I am from Boulder and as soon as the picture popped up I knew exactly where you were. PEARL street! And it made my heart sing. I grew up there and it truly is a very special place. Can't wait to head back for a visit sometime, it's been way to long. Thanks for the reminder of how great Boulder is!!! <3
Hey Sara! I was bummed to miss you this past weekend with Kris and Nat... Natalie did teach me some of the finer points of hooping. Good times :) This was a fun post, made me miss Boulder County!! Have so much fun this next month!
Sara,
We are heading to Boulder tonight to hang out - we're visiting Michael's brother in Lakewood! I'm so excited to check it all out!
I second Kristen's suggestion that you visit Flatirons! My hubby and I moved to the Boulder area in November and have been attending there almost since we arrived here. It's like no other church I've ever seen. They really get community and they have the best teaching and worship I've ever experienced. (not that you only experience worship at church, but I think you get what I mean.)
So, I haven't read in a while, but have to let you know that you and your family inspire me something fierce. I really don't know how I would EVER do it, but I can't lie, it seems like a great life. Keep on trucking, and loving on people as you go!
Hey Sara, I used to live a couple of blocks off Pearl Street with my amazing, kind hearted auntie who has been a Boulder citizen forever it seems. The food, the fresh air, the views, it was all amazing. But in the end the lack of an ocean to sail on had me packing up in less than a year :)
Have fun out there!
Cindy
Sound a lot like Portland, OR. Our fair city is often referred to as "The Peoples Republic of Portland" as well. Have fun.
i used to live in boulder and was just back visiting at the beginning of june. SO love it there. enjoy your stay.
Hi Janssen family - I have been reading your blog non-stop for the past 24 hours. I can't "put it down". I'm officially addicted. I read your "old" blog several years ago and was impressed with the homemade "toilet paper". Anyway, we recently moved from Colorado Springs to Topeka (so sad) and wondered if you had ever visited Manitou Springs, right outside of Colorado Springs. It's a mini-Boulder and I know you'd love it. LOTS of veggie-lovin, raw, dreads, un-schooler people there to be met! I myself am none of those (yet)! But I so badly WANT to be!! My husband is a creative arts pastor here in Topeka. We've dreamt about a life of nomadity (is that even a word?), but that is as far as it's gone so far. We want to start out by taking a road trip in an RV across Route 66. Our only daughter, who is 8, is digging the idea of it. Anyway, just wanted to say hey and tell you that I'm living vivaciously through you and I'll try not to be a blog stalker. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Janssen family - I have been reading your blog non-stop for the past 24 hours. I can't "put it down". I'm officially addicted. I read your "old" blog several years ago and was impressed with the homemade "toilet paper". Anyway, we recently moved from Colorado Springs to Topeka (so sad) and wondered if you had ever visited Manitou Springs, right outside of Colorado Springs. It's a mini-Boulder and I know you'd love it. LOTS of veggie-lovin, raw, dreads, un-schooler people there to be met! I myself am none of those (yet)! But I so badly WANT to be!! My husband is a creative arts pastor here in Topeka. We've dreamt about a life of nomadity (is that even a word?), but that is as far as it's gone so far. We want to start out by taking a road trip in an RV across Route 66. Our only daughter, who is 8, is digging the idea of it. Anyway, just wanted to say hey and tell you that I'm living vivaciously through you and I'll try not to be a blog stalker. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cammie...thanks so much for reading! I have been to Manitou Springs, but it was awhile ago and I'd love to go back someday. You should definitely take the road trip!! You will love it. xxoo
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