Super Angie...5 yrs

Yesterday Rick and I celebrated our 5 yr anniversary. We know lots of people didn't think we'd last, but I knew we would.

He arrived late to Keystone, gave me this fabulous Juicy carry on bag (YEA!) and then we headed off for dinner. It was sooo nice to just be together, holding hands, cuddle, and kiss.

I love you Rick! You are my soulmate, my best friend, my lover and I know that we are MTB.

FTLM
--Kins

Super Angie...being Super Angie...

I'm a mom.

I rock climb.

I ice climb.

I figure skate.

I speed skate.

I'm a wife.

I enter competitions.

I win medals and awards.

I take pictures of myself.

I home school my kids.

I go to church.

I'm a daughter.

I'm a cub scout Den mother.

I hike.

I bike.

I have successes and failures.

I dance.

I'm a sister.

I sing.

I cry.

I giggle.

I act.

I serve others.

I donate to charity.

I'm a friend and buddy.

I give others the good parking spot.

I climb big mountains

I travel the globe.

I speak another language.

I'm 34 yrs old.

I'm happy.

Why is it so bad to follow my dreams, even dangerous dreams? I believe in God. I believe that my family can be eternal. I believe that HE is in charge and if HE wants me to die right now, it will happen--whether I'm doing a dangerous sport or not. If he wants me to die, this lap top could just explode in my lap and kill me, right? So, should I stop using a computer? Should I stop driving? Should I stop skating? NO!

Just because I'm a mom,, doesn't mean I have to stop living my life. Just because I'm a mom, doesn't mean I have to sit back. Just because I'm a mom, doesn't mean I can't be an inspiration to my kids and others by doing the things I enjoy.

Being Super Angie is about living life. Being Super Angie is about doing things that I want to do...even if I'm too old, or too young, or not tall enough, or not skinny enough to do them. Being Super Angie is about loving my kids enough to show them that if I can do it as a 34 yr old mom, THEY can do ANYTHING and BE ANYTHING they want to. Its about overcoming fears, and facing new horizons. There are no fences. There are only beautiful pastures...and I'm setting off to go play in those pastures, not content to just sit and look at them through my window.

I'm Super Angie...and I believe anyone can become super.

Super Angie...Keystone Lake

Just a quick walk from our condo is Keystone Lake and Lakeside village. We always go prepared with a bag of fish food to entertain the ducks and fish with. This time we spent some time in the river too and made a visit to Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory for some ice cream. Sadly we also discovered that our favorite playground has been removed. :(

But it was a beautiful summer day and we all had a marvelous time.

Super Angie...sunset on Lake Dillon

Sunday night, I took the kids to Lake Dillon to watch the sunset. It was so gorgeous. This really is such a beautiful place. Took me back to living in Seattle. Love sitting at the lake!

Despite the fact that this is a mountain lake and extremely cold, the kids just couldn't resist pushing the limits and going out in the water. Of course this resulted in Tanith falling in--hence the crying pic. Poor little thing.

Super Angie..Flatiron hiking

When I first saw the Flatirons, I will be honest, I was scared of them. I think its left over fear from being in Utah and having such horrible reactions to being outside. Honestly, I'm scared to hike around in Utah...

Anyway, but now I love the Flatirons and couldn't wait to take Tan and Brennan on a hike. They had so much fun chasing bugs, crushing plants and getting "bloody" fingers and climbing on rocks. We didn't even come close to reaching the base of the mountains, but it was a fantastic hike.

Super Angie...sippin starbucks and watching hockey

Monday night was the final game for our summer hockey league and of course Sue and I just had to be there...the kids tagged along too.

Now Hockey is NOT my favorite sport, but it clearly takes place at a cold ice arena, and people are skating, so its fun. But honestly, its hanging with my friends, that is fun for me. Sue knows everything about hockey, so she really follows the game, but we get in a good conversation too.

And of course...sippin a carmel apple spice...life is good!

Super Angie...Colorado Girl

I came to Colorado this summer to escape my allergies and asthma in Utah. I love Summit County, so coming out here wasn't hard to do, except that Rick couldn't come out for the whole time.

Instantly I started feeling a difference in my breathing. Really? Could it happen that quickly? I stopped taking my heavy meds. Wow. Seriously? And slowly over time, I stopped using my "rescue" inhaler except for during exercise--which is normal. And even then, I'm not using it a ton.

I'm skating 4-5 times a week at 9600 ft above sea level. And now...I'm able to do full run-throughs of my 2 minute program...and NOT DIE at the end. What is happening to me? I'm becoming stronger...

Going off my meds has been amazing. And I wasn't the only one who noticed.

So tonight Rick made the decision...

We are moving to Colorado! All the details have not been worked out, but the kids and I will live in the Condo, until we sell the house in Cedar Hills. And Rick will commute back and forth as he can, until he gets an office set up here. We will stay in Keystone for a while, but might move to the Denver area eventually..we'll see...

Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreenRiceBrady#p/a


I'm scared, nervous, excited, thrilled, happy, sad and overwhelmed. But I also know this is right. We have been wanting this for a while. Secretly wishing and openly talking about it. Colorado is home. Now there is just so much to think about, plan, and do. Ugh...and pack! blah.

But first, I'll watch the video and dance and sing...a few more times! I'm a Colorado Girl!

--Super Angie