45 for Stephen

 Happy birthday to the love of my life.  I am so grateful I get to grow old with Stephen.  He is truly my best friend in this wild life.  Monday, we went scuba diving in Blue Hole, Santa Rosa.  It was actually really cool to scuba as a family without needing to do any tests or perform any scuba actions.  We made the two hour drive and met up with a lady who rented us gear right next to the opening of Blue Hole.  She was a little slow at putting the gear together but it was great that we were close.  We forgot how to put our air hoses together so we had to fix a few issues once we got in the water.  My face mask leaked so I had to get another one but other than that, we had few problems and had fun as a family going down deep in the water.  

We celebrated Stephen's birthday on Tuesday because he had to work on Wednesday.  We had cake and played a game as a family.  Pretty low key which is exactly how Stephen likes it.  We have been on vacations during his birthday and he has mentioned he would rather be at home so I try to make sure we are always home for his birthday.  I got him some hiking gear because we are planning to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim in October.  

 

For Stephen's actually birthday, we went on a five mile hike in our own back yard.  The Bosque is so beautiful and we tested out our new back packs.  I love Stephen with my whole entire heart.  He is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  He is just perfect for me.  I love how much he loves our family and works so hard to make sure we have everything we will ever need. He is calm and that is just what I need.  Happy birthday, my love!

Independence Day!

 Happy American Independence Day! We spend the day swimming at Craig and Blair's house then letting fire works off at my Dad's house.  Edward was at work for the afternoon so he missed the swimming but he arrived just in time to let off $500 dollars worth of fireworks.  It was the most perfect way to spend the holiday.  

 

One more Hike in June and water polo

 I love June.  It is my month.  It is usually the month that I feel the absolute best.   However, this June I have been sick the entire month with a terrible sore throat that just wont go away.  I have tried to make the best of it but it hasn't been great.  I hate being sick.  Despite being sick, I have tried to hike every Sunday with Stephen.  It has been great spending extra time with Stephen.  We hiked Domingo Baca trail and went up to the TWA crash site.  On the way, I saw a bear cub.  It scared me to death!  We hiked the rest of the hike yelling "HEY BEAR" nearly every step.  

Nolen has been loving playing water polo every morning this summer.  His team is pretty good and it gets us out of the house first thing in the morning.  

 

My Birthday! 44!

 Well a Happy 44th birthday to me!  I am still sick and haven't totally got over this terrible cold, but the medicine is working.  I still have a few more days of taking the meds and I hope this is the last time I will ever be sick in my life!  HA!  I woke up early and went on a fun run with Pam Martinez and Spencer Morgan in the foothills.  I am training for the Taos up and over 10k.  It isn't going great because I have been so sick for half of May and now ALL of June.  After my run, I took a long bath and then got ready to for brunch with Stephen at Los Poblanos Farm.  We then came home, gave each other massages, and then got ready to go on a cool train ride in Santa Fe.  It was a wonderful day!! Stephen got me a new Garmin watch and I LOVE IT!