Our shiny new grill :)
Makings of pina coladas - that pineapple coconut juice is amazing!
Our finished chicken burgers
Tim grilling :)
Yum!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Grillin'
We recieved out REI dividend awhile ago, and decided to buy a grill with it :) We are super excited to be able to grill again, and have already used it a bunch. I was so excited about it the day we bought it that I took a million pictures, I thought I'd share them with you all!
Lisa's Visit!
A few weeks ago, Li came to visit us during her spring break. Her arrival didn't go quite as planned, and instead of arriving a little before 11 on Tuesday evening, she arrived at about 3:15 on Wednesday morning. After sleeping in, Li and Tim spent the afternoon biking around Boulder, and when I got home we went for a walk and made dinner and hung out. On Thursday, Li and Tim went skiing at ABasin, and on Friday they came and walked with C and me. On Saturday we all headed back up to the mountains and had an unexpected powder day at Breck :) We were all sore from various workouts earlier in the week, and our legs were jelly by the time we were walking around the town - it was totally worth it though! Li made us a delicious dinner on Saturday evening, and we spent the night watching a movie and relaxing. On Sunday we went to church, and then went to the largest Bass Pro Shop ever before dropping Li off at the airport. It was a fun trip, and we really enjoyed having Li here with us!
We also had Adam stay with us on Sunday and Monday after Li left, and it was wonderful to see him too! I think our visitors have ended for the time being...it will be weird not having anyone with us for awhile!
Here are a few photos of Li's trip:
We also had Adam stay with us on Sunday and Monday after Li left, and it was wonderful to see him too! I think our visitors have ended for the time being...it will be weird not having anyone with us for awhile!
Here are a few photos of Li's trip:
Li looking out at Boulder from Mt. Sanitas
Me and Li - Sistas on a Pow day at Breck
Li at the top of Imperial Bowl
Happy Hineys!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Mom & Dad Hine Visit Boulder!
Last week, Tim and I had some more visitors! His parents came to visit our humble abode, and we had such a fun time showing them around Boulder :) Here is a brief rundown of their trip:
*On Tuesday Tim picked them up from the airport, took them to The Toad for lunch, and had them hike Mt. Sanitas (nothing like a hike to wake you up!) Then we all went to dinner at Mountain Sun, our fav :)
*On Wednesday, Tim and his parents went skiing at Keystone (well Tim and his dad went skiing, his mom went snowshoeing due to an injured foot) That night we hung out and had dinner at our place.
*On Thursday, Tim and his dad went cross-country skiing up at Brainard Lake. Momma Hine and I went grocery shopping (where we picked up some beautiful flowers!), out to lunch, driving/walking around town, cappuchinno and chocolate croissants at Peet's, and babysitting for M. Then we had some yummy homemade pizza and watched American Idol :)
*On Friday, it was Tim's birthday :) We went skiing at Breckenridge, and walked around town after. The day was beautiful and the snow was good. We then went to dinner at the Breck Brewery, and got some yummy chocolate at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
*On Saturday, we had a lazy morning and then walked all down Pearl Street to REI, and back again. We had lunch at Snarf's, and then went to see True Grit. We had dinner at The Toad.
*On Sunday, we went to church and had one last meal together at the airport before they left for CT.
We had so much fun with them, and we can't wait until they can come visit again :) Here are a very few pictures of our trip, seeing as I forgot to take out my camera :)
*On Tuesday Tim picked them up from the airport, took them to The Toad for lunch, and had them hike Mt. Sanitas (nothing like a hike to wake you up!) Then we all went to dinner at Mountain Sun, our fav :)
*On Wednesday, Tim and his parents went skiing at Keystone (well Tim and his dad went skiing, his mom went snowshoeing due to an injured foot) That night we hung out and had dinner at our place.
*On Thursday, Tim and his dad went cross-country skiing up at Brainard Lake. Momma Hine and I went grocery shopping (where we picked up some beautiful flowers!), out to lunch, driving/walking around town, cappuchinno and chocolate croissants at Peet's, and babysitting for M. Then we had some yummy homemade pizza and watched American Idol :)
*On Friday, it was Tim's birthday :) We went skiing at Breckenridge, and walked around town after. The day was beautiful and the snow was good. We then went to dinner at the Breck Brewery, and got some yummy chocolate at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
*On Saturday, we had a lazy morning and then walked all down Pearl Street to REI, and back again. We had lunch at Snarf's, and then went to see True Grit. We had dinner at The Toad.
*On Sunday, we went to church and had one last meal together at the airport before they left for CT.
We had so much fun with them, and we can't wait until they can come visit again :) Here are a very few pictures of our trip, seeing as I forgot to take out my camera :)
Me and the Birthday Boy :)
Tim and Dad
Our lunch spot
Bunny at our apartment
Oh yeah, and Tim chopped my hair :)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
All Souls Women's Retreat
Let me just say, first of all, that the women of All Souls in Boulder are amazing wonderful people.
So to back up, Tim and I started attending this church with my sis in law Sarah was visiting (she's the one who found out about it!) and since then, we have been attending Sunday service and a Tuesday night Community Group with some really fun, welcoming people! One day at church, they announced that there was going to be a Women's Retreat at the end of February. It sounded like fun, but I am not very bold so I wasn't sure I would go. Then I got the email inviting me...and then I got another email from Cassy (a girl in our community group) telling me I should come...and then I got another email from Sarah saying I should go. So, I talked to Tim about it and we decided that I should go. Fast forward to the week before the retreat, I was a nervous wreck. I kept waffleing back and forth about my decision to go, and I almost backed out. Luckily, Tim wouldn't let me.
This past Friday, I met at the church to drive up with a few women I didn't know, and one that I did. I felt instantly welcomed and at ease, and we had quite an adventure getting up to Pinecliffe,CO - driving in the dark on windy roads, missing our turn, finding our way again, and then getting TWO cars stuck on the hill up to the house! The rest of the weekend consisted of amazing food prepared by an awesome girl named Leah, teachings from a very wise lady named Tammy, walks outside and lots of fellowship and time to meet new friends. I am so blessed to have spent a weekend with these women, and I can't wait to hang out with them all again!
It was a weekend of answered prayers, and I am glad that I went! We truly have been fortunate to find such a wonderful community of Christians :)
I'll post some pictures if I get them!
So to back up, Tim and I started attending this church with my sis in law Sarah was visiting (she's the one who found out about it!) and since then, we have been attending Sunday service and a Tuesday night Community Group with some really fun, welcoming people! One day at church, they announced that there was going to be a Women's Retreat at the end of February. It sounded like fun, but I am not very bold so I wasn't sure I would go. Then I got the email inviting me...and then I got another email from Cassy (a girl in our community group) telling me I should come...and then I got another email from Sarah saying I should go. So, I talked to Tim about it and we decided that I should go. Fast forward to the week before the retreat, I was a nervous wreck. I kept waffleing back and forth about my decision to go, and I almost backed out. Luckily, Tim wouldn't let me.
This past Friday, I met at the church to drive up with a few women I didn't know, and one that I did. I felt instantly welcomed and at ease, and we had quite an adventure getting up to Pinecliffe,CO - driving in the dark on windy roads, missing our turn, finding our way again, and then getting TWO cars stuck on the hill up to the house! The rest of the weekend consisted of amazing food prepared by an awesome girl named Leah, teachings from a very wise lady named Tammy, walks outside and lots of fellowship and time to meet new friends. I am so blessed to have spent a weekend with these women, and I can't wait to hang out with them all again!
It was a weekend of answered prayers, and I am glad that I went! We truly have been fortunate to find such a wonderful community of Christians :)
I'll post some pictures if I get them!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Anniversary/Valentine's Day Weekend
We had a super low-key weekend, which was really relaxing and fun for our anniversary. On Saturday, we made delicious homemade blueberry pancakes with strawberries on top (I made the batter, and Tim cooked them, we are a good team). Then we went to the REI Garage Sale, and spent the afternoon relaxing. We went to our new friends house for dinner and spent hours getting to know them, which was fun :).
On Sunday (our anniversary) we had a beautiful 60+ degree day. We walked to church in the morning. I can't tell you how much I enjoy being able to do that! They are currently doing a series on Faith, Hope, and Love which is from 1 Corinthians 13, which had a lot of meaning at our wedding so that was pretty cool. After church, we headed down to Pearl Street to walk around and find a place for lunch. We ended up trying the Walnut Brewery, which was good, but doesn't beat Mountain Sun by any stretch of the imagination (the beer was so not good). Then we got some iced coffees and dessert and sat outside enjoying the sunny, warm day. After chatting with our families, we headed out for dinner at the Happy Noodle House. This place has such a cool atmosphere, and the drinks and food are incredible. We had fried brussel sprouts for an appetizer, and noodle bowls for dinner. It was a wonderful end to a wonderful day of celebrating our first anniversary.
Being that our anniversary is February 13th, we don't think we will ever be able to separate it from Valentine's Day. As Tim said, maybe we should have thought that one through a bit more :) Oh well. Anyway, on Vday, Tim made some awesome steaks and we just lounged. It was perfect!
This past weekend, we skied on a beatiful sunny and warm day, had a fun dinner with Miss Emma Templeton, and saw a really fun 80s cover band called The Goonies. We also did absolutely NOTHING on Sunday and it was fabulous :)
This weekend I am heading on a Women's Retreat with church, and I'm sure Tim will be getting some skiing in....and then we are getting ready for Mom and Dad Hine's visit next week! So excited! :)
And now some photos:
On Sunday (our anniversary) we had a beautiful 60+ degree day. We walked to church in the morning. I can't tell you how much I enjoy being able to do that! They are currently doing a series on Faith, Hope, and Love which is from 1 Corinthians 13, which had a lot of meaning at our wedding so that was pretty cool. After church, we headed down to Pearl Street to walk around and find a place for lunch. We ended up trying the Walnut Brewery, which was good, but doesn't beat Mountain Sun by any stretch of the imagination (the beer was so not good). Then we got some iced coffees and dessert and sat outside enjoying the sunny, warm day. After chatting with our families, we headed out for dinner at the Happy Noodle House. This place has such a cool atmosphere, and the drinks and food are incredible. We had fried brussel sprouts for an appetizer, and noodle bowls for dinner. It was a wonderful end to a wonderful day of celebrating our first anniversary.
Being that our anniversary is February 13th, we don't think we will ever be able to separate it from Valentine's Day. As Tim said, maybe we should have thought that one through a bit more :) Oh well. Anyway, on Vday, Tim made some awesome steaks and we just lounged. It was perfect!
This past weekend, we skied on a beatiful sunny and warm day, had a fun dinner with Miss Emma Templeton, and saw a really fun 80s cover band called The Goonies. We also did absolutely NOTHING on Sunday and it was fabulous :)
This weekend I am heading on a Women's Retreat with church, and I'm sure Tim will be getting some skiing in....and then we are getting ready for Mom and Dad Hine's visit next week! So excited! :)
And now some photos:
Yummy blueberry pancakes :)
Before we left for dinner on our anniversary
Steaks - precooking
Finished Vday Dinner
Sunday, February 13, 2011
We did it!
Well, we have officially survived our first year of marriage! We have had a lot of changes in our life in the past year, the biggest being moving across the country and living together (officially) for the first time. I have to say, this has been such a fun adventure, and I am so excited for what the rest of our lives have in store for us. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful husband - he is the best of the best. I love you Tim!
Our First Kiss :) Swoon
Waterfall at Simon Pierce...I loved the people waving at us from the windows
Quechee Ski Hill - best pictures ever.
All the new siblings :)
Us and our parents :)
Our wedding day was one of my favorite days ever - it was so much fun, from the getting dressed up, the beautiful ceremony, and the amazingly fun reception (best party ever!) - and at the end of the day we were husband and wife Hineys, perfect.
Year One = Done :)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Song
I was listening to KLove (a Christian music station) the other morning, and this song just hit me...I wanted to post the lyrics, and I strongly recommend listening to it. It is called Let the Waters Rise by Mike's Chair
Don’t know where to begin, it’s like my world’s caving in
And I try but I can’t control my fear
Where do I go from here?
Sometimes it’s so hard to pray when You feel so far away
But I am willing to go where You want me to
God, I trust You
There’s a raging sea right in front of me
Wants to pull me in, bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise if You want them to
I will follow You, I will follow You
I will follow You
I will swim in the deep ‘cause You’ll be next to me
You’re in the eye of the storm and the calm of the sea
You’ll never out of reach
God You know where I’ve been, You were there with me then
You were faithful before, You’ll be faithful again
I’m holding Your hand
God Your love is enough, You will pull me through
I’m holding onto You
God Your love is enough, I will follow You
I will follow You
Songwriter: Ben Glover, Mike Grayson (Mikeschair), Sam Tinnesz
Lyrics courtesy of Top Christian Lyrics.com
Also, prayer for me and my family would be much appreciated...thanks all!
Don’t know where to begin, it’s like my world’s caving in
And I try but I can’t control my fear
Where do I go from here?
Sometimes it’s so hard to pray when You feel so far away
But I am willing to go where You want me to
God, I trust You
There’s a raging sea right in front of me
Wants to pull me in, bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise if You want them to
I will follow You, I will follow You
I will follow You
I will swim in the deep ‘cause You’ll be next to me
You’re in the eye of the storm and the calm of the sea
You’ll never out of reach
God You know where I’ve been, You were there with me then
You were faithful before, You’ll be faithful again
I’m holding Your hand
God Your love is enough, You will pull me through
I’m holding onto You
God Your love is enough, I will follow You
I will follow You
Songwriter: Ben Glover, Mike Grayson (Mikeschair), Sam Tinnesz
Lyrics courtesy of Top Christian Lyrics.com
Also, prayer for me and my family would be much appreciated...thanks all!
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