And then Life throws another curve

Got up early and cleaned the house while Cliff and Cheyenne slept in. We have had the most stressful week in a long time and guess Cliff needed some rest. If any of you have ever prayed for us , now would be the time. Sometimes the universe sends tests that you wonder if you can survive. I have always felt like such a strong person but sometimes I wonder how much one person can take in a life time. I just am thankful for my understanding of family and of what is important in this world and just pray God gives me the strength I need to get thru the next trials.

We went to the casino for awhile last night and had a couple beers and that helped us both relax. I actually got a buzz and that's not like me. We played the slots and tried to win some money (ha) but only ended up losing a hundred dollars. Every vehicle we have is in the shop or Cliff is working on it. And it's mostly air conditioning. We got little red fixed when we were in Grand Junction so now it has A?C and Dad Cole and Cliff changed the fuel pump in his work truck, then the AC went out in the car and his work truck and we barely made it home. Cliff changed the AC condenser on the mustang and now has to do the work truck today. Poor thing working out in that heat but he gets it fixed and that's what the issue is. Hope that's all the car trouble we have for awhile.

Stanley Hotel

Wanted to get these pictures posted of our trip to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co. It is the inspiration for the Stephen King book "The Shinning". Traci has wanted to go for a long time so we went and took the Ghost tour. It was really fun and we got to see room 217 where Stephen King stayed and had the dream that inspired the book. If you read this blog you know what big ghost hunters we are, so this is the latest in our hunt for ghosties.

Yhe hotel was really beautiful. I love old buildings
The tunnel. We were glad that this was included on the tour because we saw it on Ghost Hunters and the kids were excited to explore it.
The newly engaged couple. Traci was bummed because her engagement ring was getting sized and she didnt have it for the trip. Ah, young love
Traci and I on the sofa where women are suppose to have ghostly experiences. Cliff had us sit there so we could see if the ghosts touched us HA

Aunt Mary's Funeral

Cheyenne and Grandma Ciole. We were pretending that we were in Hawaii
Me and Alecia
Our baby Cheyenne


Had a good time visiting with Mom and Dad Cole last week . It was a sad occasion of Aunt Mary's funeral but it was good to see all the family. I felt sorry for Mom as it her last surviving sister and I know she will miss her so much. The funeral was beautiful and well attended. Uncle Lee looked really tired and I felt sorry for him. They are such sweet people.

One Day Closer to You

Well it is Friday and just got back from physical therapy. Had a good work out and found out my MRI is scheduled for August 9. I will be glad to find out what's going on with my knee. Bet they have to scope it but I guess we will see. Want to go lay in the sun but it's just too hot.

Not much else going on today. Starting to get ready to go to Grand Junction next week and then on our Train trip to see Traci and Ryan. I'm getting excited!

Happy Birthday Ryan

Happy Birthday Ryan. Hope you have a wonderful day!!