Some of the photos from our engagement photo shoot are up on the photographer's page here:
http://www.susanpacekphotography.com/blog/
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Grasshoppers, Snakes, and Diabetic dogs
Well, another busy week and another week closer to graduation/moving/getting married. Aside from a wonderful afternoon out by the pool on Tuesday the week has been filled with school reading and web projects. This weekend has been much more exciting.
Yesterday Erin and I met with our wedding photographer for and engagement photo session up at Red Rocks. We had already rescheduled twice and were afraid the weather wouldn't cooperate again, but we were pleasantly surprised. In the late evening setting sun our photographer had us take different poses throughout the park. While Erin did get a little burnt on the motorcycle tailpipes it was a fun outing.
Today we continued to enjoy the sunshine as we took a hike up Green Mountain just West of Denver. We got some great views of the city and the mountains. There was quite a lot of interesting wildlife on the trail as well. The grasshoppers were buzzing around our feet and the views were so gorgeous that I didn't see a snake until it leapt up to almost bite me.
Fortunately, we later learned that it was a bull snake and non-venemous. Still, it certainly made us more careful about where we stepped.
Even before we saw the snake we were greeted with an interesting site as a woman was carrying a large dog down the trail on her shoulders. She asked us if we had any candy or sweets as the dog was diabetic and hadn't gotten enough sugar before they left out. Erin was able to give the dog some of her vitamin water which seemed to get it up and walking again so the lady could continue down the trail.
All in all it was a pretty exciting hike and we agreed much better than going to the gym. But now it's time to prepare for next week and all the work that still needs to be done.
Yesterday Erin and I met with our wedding photographer for and engagement photo session up at Red Rocks. We had already rescheduled twice and were afraid the weather wouldn't cooperate again, but we were pleasantly surprised. In the late evening setting sun our photographer had us take different poses throughout the park. While Erin did get a little burnt on the motorcycle tailpipes it was a fun outing.
Today we continued to enjoy the sunshine as we took a hike up Green Mountain just West of Denver. We got some great views of the city and the mountains. There was quite a lot of interesting wildlife on the trail as well. The grasshoppers were buzzing around our feet and the views were so gorgeous that I didn't see a snake until it leapt up to almost bite me.Fortunately, we later learned that it was a bull snake and non-venemous. Still, it certainly made us more careful about where we stepped.
Even before we saw the snake we were greeted with an interesting site as a woman was carrying a large dog down the trail on her shoulders. She asked us if we had any candy or sweets as the dog was diabetic and hadn't gotten enough sugar before they left out. Erin was able to give the dog some of her vitamin water which seemed to get it up and walking again so the lady could continue down the trail.
All in all it was a pretty exciting hike and we agreed much better than going to the gym. But now it's time to prepare for next week and all the work that still needs to be done.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Life in 3D
Well, life keeps barreling on in all of its multiple dimensions.
School stays interesting as I pass the mid-term mark, but I'm looking forward to the day when it's over. It has been rewarding being the president of the Association for International Management and I'm glad to be handing it off to some enthusiastic students.
Work has been picking up lately with two new projects. It's times like these when work is at just the right level (not too much, not too little) that I'm happy to be doing what I'm doing. I really enjoy the freedom available as a freelance developer and hope that it will always be available.
The wedding plans continue to shape up. Erin and I now both have our wedding rings after a long process. Our jeweler has been wonderful, though a little eccentric at times. We've also gotten most of our ceremony finalized with just a few details to work out. It wasn't the easiest of processes to put together, but like the rings it is an expression of our hearts and I hope we'll look back at each experience as being worth the difficulties.
Through it all we continue to have fun and try not to take things too seriously. We just got back from watching Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D which was a fun (though goofy) film. We also had a wonderful time spending the day celebrating mother's day with Erin's family.
All of these things have been possible because of my mom and I am grateful for all the support she has given. Happy Mothers Day.
School stays interesting as I pass the mid-term mark, but I'm looking forward to the day when it's over. It has been rewarding being the president of the Association for International Management and I'm glad to be handing it off to some enthusiastic students.
Work has been picking up lately with two new projects. It's times like these when work is at just the right level (not too much, not too little) that I'm happy to be doing what I'm doing. I really enjoy the freedom available as a freelance developer and hope that it will always be available.
The wedding plans continue to shape up. Erin and I now both have our wedding rings after a long process. Our jeweler has been wonderful, though a little eccentric at times. We've also gotten most of our ceremony finalized with just a few details to work out. It wasn't the easiest of processes to put together, but like the rings it is an expression of our hearts and I hope we'll look back at each experience as being worth the difficulties.
Through it all we continue to have fun and try not to take things too seriously. We just got back from watching Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D which was a fun (though goofy) film. We also had a wonderful time spending the day celebrating mother's day with Erin's family.All of these things have been possible because of my mom and I am grateful for all the support she has given. Happy Mothers Day.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Phipps Mansion Reception
I haven't been keeping up as well this quarter with the blog as I was last quarter. I guess a full day of classes on Monday (when I usually wrote) is to blame. It's certainly not for lack of events to write about. Two weeks ago I got to go snowboarding with my friend Andrew up in Breckenridge. The snow was very slushy, but we had a great time. Of course, that week ended in true Colorado fashion with a heavy, wet blizzard.
That week also found me very involved with determining next year's leadership for the international management club I lead at school. While there was very little turnout at the meeting I called a number of people got in touch with me over the week to let me know they were interested in leading the club. For a while I had been stressed about what would happen to the club next year, but now I can see that it will be in good hands.
So as the blizzard passed and my worries about the club melted like so much Spring snow I was able to take my motorcycle out to get a tune-up and enjoy a warm sunny day this past Tuesday. Of course my reverie passed quickly as Wednesday found me in work meetings and a doctor's appointment (all good) all afternoon followed by a midterm in International Business Law that night (easily completed).
Of course the wedding planning keeps chugging along as Erin and I got all the pieces for our invitations, put them together, and sent them out Saturday morning. I think people are going to like the way they look. We're also starting to get our ceremony finalized and sounding very nice as well.
The highlight though for this past week has been a visit to the Phipps Mansion here in Denver for an annual IMBA alumni reception. Erin had never been before so it was nice to get all dressed up and show it off to her.
Well, I have more reading for school to do before we head out to enjoy a picnic on this beautiful sunny day while it still lasts.
That week also found me very involved with determining next year's leadership for the international management club I lead at school. While there was very little turnout at the meeting I called a number of people got in touch with me over the week to let me know they were interested in leading the club. For a while I had been stressed about what would happen to the club next year, but now I can see that it will be in good hands.
So as the blizzard passed and my worries about the club melted like so much Spring snow I was able to take my motorcycle out to get a tune-up and enjoy a warm sunny day this past Tuesday. Of course my reverie passed quickly as Wednesday found me in work meetings and a doctor's appointment (all good) all afternoon followed by a midterm in International Business Law that night (easily completed).
Of course the wedding planning keeps chugging along as Erin and I got all the pieces for our invitations, put them together, and sent them out Saturday morning. I think people are going to like the way they look. We're also starting to get our ceremony finalized and sounding very nice as well.
The highlight though for this past week has been a visit to the Phipps Mansion here in Denver for an annual IMBA alumni reception. Erin had never been before so it was nice to get all dressed up and show it off to her.
Well, I have more reading for school to do before we head out to enjoy a picnic on this beautiful sunny day while it still lasts.
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Easters
Well, the last two weeks have been very busy. It seems like many of the weekends that Erin and I share these days are taken up by wedding planning. Last week we went to our fourth and final cupcake tasting. We've gotten to try a lot of cake, but scheduling and going to all of these places was one of our more drawn-out decisions. We're happy to have chosen the Colorado Rose Cake Company to make our cupcakes with the flavors of chocolate with chocolate ganache frosting, butter pecan with a buttermilk frosting, and amaretto with buttermilk frosting.
Fortunately our invitations were much easier and we finalized our decisions on those last week as well. This weekend we were at it again as my best man, Brian, and I went to view tuxes. Fortunately we were prepared with the bridesmaid's dress and my tux so that everything went very smoothly. I just hope it goes as smoothly when we all go to pick them up.
Amongst all the wedding planning though was a lot of good food and good times with family over Easter. Erin and I were lucky to experience two Easters this year starting at my aunt and uncle's in Littleton. It was wonderful to see my aunt and uncle and share in their hospitality with my aunt's family. The joy continued as Erin and I went to her parents and experienced all the food and family again. By the end of the day we were both stuffed and needed to walk off all the food.
I'm glad that we're lucky enough to have such caring families and that we're able to share this time with them.
Fortunately our invitations were much easier and we finalized our decisions on those last week as well. This weekend we were at it again as my best man, Brian, and I went to view tuxes. Fortunately we were prepared with the bridesmaid's dress and my tux so that everything went very smoothly. I just hope it goes as smoothly when we all go to pick them up.
Amongst all the wedding planning though was a lot of good food and good times with family over Easter. Erin and I were lucky to experience two Easters this year starting at my aunt and uncle's in Littleton. It was wonderful to see my aunt and uncle and share in their hospitality with my aunt's family. The joy continued as Erin and I went to her parents and experienced all the food and family again. By the end of the day we were both stuffed and needed to walk off all the food.
I'm glad that we're lucky enough to have such caring families and that we're able to share this time with them.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Spring Classes, Snow Storm, and Samba Room
Well, it's been a busy week and an even busier weekend. I started my last two classes this week. The first, Governing Global Economics is interesting as we discuss the Multilateral Economic Institutions of the world (e.g. IMF, WTO, World Bank). I'm excited to see how they relate to the current global economic crisis. The other class is International Law (with a strong emphasis on business law) and it looks like it will dovetail nicely with the other class as we discuss cases regarding the legal side of things.
The challenge came this week when I went to pick up Erin and her friend Leah from the airport. The news was reporting a heavy snow storm coming in, but as I drove out to the airport at 11am on Thursday it didn't seem to bad. It wasn't until we started back that the roads piled up and the snow made it impossible to see more than 50 ft. It had only taken 30 minutes to get out to the airport, but it took three hours to drop of Leah and get back home. Fortunately we were in Erin's car which had a bit more traction. You can see how my truck fared with the blizzard as I left it through the whole thing (this picture is from the following morning).
However, by Friday afternoon many of the roads were starting to clear up and Erin went out to try out a hairdresser/makeup artist that she was thinking of using for the wedding. Since she was going to be all dolled up I decided to take her out to dinner at the Samba Room. The food and the service was excellent and after the main course I had a surprise for her. Our jeweler had been fixing Erin's engagement ring and constantly finding reasons to keep it. The snow storm had even kept me from getting the ring from him on Thursday. But then on Friday I was able to get it from him while Erin was at her hair appointment. As I gave it to her after dinner it was like proposing all over again as she was so happy and excited. We finished the night at our favorite vodka bar just up the street.
The rest of this weekend has been filled with wedding preparations. First cupcake tasting yesterday and the full meal tasting today. I was very happy with both places we went to this weekend and as we had some delicious food Erin and I looked forward to our wedding.
The challenge came this week when I went to pick up Erin and her friend Leah from the airport. The news was reporting a heavy snow storm coming in, but as I drove out to the airport at 11am on Thursday it didn't seem to bad. It wasn't until we started back that the roads piled up and the snow made it impossible to see more than 50 ft. It had only taken 30 minutes to get out to the airport, but it took three hours to drop of Leah and get back home. Fortunately we were in Erin's car which had a bit more traction. You can see how my truck fared with the blizzard as I left it through the whole thing (this picture is from the following morning).
The rest of this weekend has been filled with wedding preparations. First cupcake tasting yesterday and the full meal tasting today. I was very happy with both places we went to this weekend and as we had some delicious food Erin and I looked forward to our wedding.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Busy Spring Break
Well spring break has come and gone quickly this past week as I now start back up with classes. Perhaps it seemed to go quickly because of all the celebrating last weekend. First downtown on Friday night after my last final, then on Saturday as we celebrated Erin's father's birthday, then St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday.
I'm actually a little surprised that Brian and I we're able to make it up to Copper Mountain for snowboarding on Monday in between all the partying. It turned out to be a great day and I'm glad we went. It was also fun to include Erin's brother Andrew as he was also on spring break.
The rest of the week was just as busy. After recovering from St. Patrick's day Wednesday morning Erin and I went up to see the guy that's making Erin's wedding band assured that he was finished fixing up the engagement ring that he was using as a mold. While the engagement ring looked great we were dissapointed to find out that he hadn't re-sized it. We came back an hour later hoping that the ring would be ready, but were instead met with an explanation that the ring had broke when bent for resizing and would require additional work. Hopefully it will be ready this week.
Thursday was definitely one of the most interesting days of the week as I went in to see Erin teach one of her classes. It was certainly a different environment than what I'm used to and it was nice to see what Erin does on a regular basis. While most of the time was spent by the students giving demonstration speeches (demonstrating different skills for 5 - 10 minutes), I was still able to see what Erin deals with each day.
The rest of the week has been spent working on a website for one of Erin's friends. I'm glad to have the work and hope I'll be able to get more clients this next quarter. Still, it doesn't really feel like spring break was much of a vacation and instead a chance to do some different things. Fortunately with only two classes this quarter I should have more time to do both more work and have more free time.
I'm actually a little surprised that Brian and I we're able to make it up to Copper Mountain for snowboarding on Monday in between all the partying. It turned out to be a great day and I'm glad we went. It was also fun to include Erin's brother Andrew as he was also on spring break.
The rest of the week was just as busy. After recovering from St. Patrick's day Wednesday morning Erin and I went up to see the guy that's making Erin's wedding band assured that he was finished fixing up the engagement ring that he was using as a mold. While the engagement ring looked great we were dissapointed to find out that he hadn't re-sized it. We came back an hour later hoping that the ring would be ready, but were instead met with an explanation that the ring had broke when bent for resizing and would require additional work. Hopefully it will be ready this week.
Thursday was definitely one of the most interesting days of the week as I went in to see Erin teach one of her classes. It was certainly a different environment than what I'm used to and it was nice to see what Erin does on a regular basis. While most of the time was spent by the students giving demonstration speeches (demonstrating different skills for 5 - 10 minutes), I was still able to see what Erin deals with each day.
The rest of the week has been spent working on a website for one of Erin's friends. I'm glad to have the work and hope I'll be able to get more clients this next quarter. Still, it doesn't really feel like spring break was much of a vacation and instead a chance to do some different things. Fortunately with only two classes this quarter I should have more time to do both more work and have more free time.
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