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We are spending Christmas in Colorado this year.
who have never known
her with short hair.
Britta bought and started
wearing makeup this year.
at Comprehensive Software Systems. He is also Lead Developer on a
important project at the company. Britta was promoted to Executive
Director at Wheat Ridge 2020. She was very pleased that two local issues
that Wheat Ridge 2020 worked on passed in the November election.
- Arizona
- California
- Minnesota (x2)
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Utah
Recommended reading from Britta:
- Against Medical Advice
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Recommended movie:
- I.O.U.S.A.
Recommended reading from Ryan:
Seeker by Jack McDevitt
Down the Great Unknown: John Wesley Powell's 1869 Journey of Discovery and Tragedy
Through the Grand Canyon
by Edward Dolnick
The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David
McCullough
National Parks and several National Monuments. We saw the Monument Valley
Navajo Tribal Park after a few inches of snow had fallen and it was beautiful. We
hiked on the South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon. It's hard to describe
the scale; it is breathtaking. It is worth a visit and a hike below the
rim. We also stopped by to see Aunt Joanne and Uncle Wally in Lake Havasu,
AZ, and went with them to Joshua Tree National Park in California. We got
to drive across the Hoover Dam before they disallow it and the new bridge
nearby is completed to handle traffic. We were not overly impressed by Las
Vegas, but did stop in for a buffet lunch. In Utah we enjoyed three more
National Parks - Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef. We hope to get back to Zion in a
little warmer weather to explore some slot canyons. Bryce Canyon is
easier to get your arms around than the the Grand Canyon and the
topography feels like it is from another world. The hoodoos, or columns,
capture light in a spectacular way. And we got to see Chimney Rock at
Capitol Reef along with some cool cliff drawings.
Over the 4th of July we went to Minnesota to celebrate Grandpa Bill's 80th
birthday. It was great to have time with the family and celebrate. We were
also able to get back to Minnesota for Thanksgiving.
This summer we took a vacation with Briana and Josh (Britta's sister and
brother-in-law) and stayed at Lost Lake Campground off of Kebler Pass. We
fished, hiked, and went white water rafting while soaking in some serious
Rocky Mountain beauty.
This fall we met Ryan's parents and Erhard grandparents at a condo on
Myrtle Beach, SC. We also took a drive to Battleship, NC, saw Britta's
former housemate Karen Sterner and went sea kayaking outside Charleston.
And we continue to feel very blessed to live in and explore the beauty of
Colorado as frequently as we can. Over Labor Day weekend we hiked a 14er
(14,000+ ft mountain), Mount Sherman, with our friend Bobbie Jo.
- 30 Rock
- Better Off Ted
- Big Bang Theory
- Castle
- Chuck
- Glee
- How I Met Your Mother
- Psych
- Survivor
There is a character named
Britta on the TV show "Community"
Our church search has led us to Ecclesia Denver. Ryan continues as a
regular blood donor and Britta continues to support the work of The White
House Project, which encourages women to vote, run and lead. This year
Britta was accepted into Leadership Jefferson County and will graduate
with a class of 29 others in June 2010.
For fun we continue to hike and Jeep to beautiful places we can photograph
and enjoy. We enjoy cooking and playing games. We play kickball, golf, and Britta is still in the Drinking
Club with a Book Problem. Ryan took a long bike ride over most of the
route for the Copper Triangle this summer, over Tennessee and Fremont
Passes.
If you are planning a trip to Colorado, we are happy to tell you more
about some of our favorite places. We live near both I-70 and I-25,
and would love to see you on your way through the Denver area.
blessings this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Britta & Ryan