Colorado Memories

Now, where shall I begin? Graduation was just wonderful, long but wonderful. It was a thrilling moment to watch Brady walk and receive his masters. After graduation, Erika had planned a barbeque for family and a few friends. She did a great job planning and cooking. Erika’s parents, his sisters Taylor and Kari were also there for the festivities. What a great day. On Saturday, we went to the bicycle library checkout. We all got bikes and went for a bike ride along the Poudre River walkway. It was a nice day and we truly enjoyed each other’s company. Erika’s parents are really great people and we do enjoy being with them. Taylor went with us to China and so we know her and enjoy her also. Later that afternoon, we left for dinner at Cinzetti’s and a Rockies baseball game. It truly was a fun day. The kids were really good at the game and we all had a good time. On Sunday, Erika went to Taylor’s singles ward to see her sustained at Relief Society president. We went to their ward and then Erika joined us later. Erika was supposed to speak but when we got there the counselor in the bishopric told her she would not speak till the following week. After church we ate dinner and then went to a park for a walk. Going for walks with Crew is very interesting. He meanders all along the way and it takes forever to get anywhere. Erika and Brady are so good with him. Kenndi rides in her carrier and is happy and smiling all the way. On Monday, we went to see Jax in Loveland where Brady will work. We also looked at some housing around the area. At this time they weren’t sure if they would move or not. We had lunch and Panda Express and then did a Sam’s Club trip. The afternoon was needed for rest and naps. After that we went to a park and had dinner then, before you knew it, it was bedtime. The four of us played Office Clue. I have never been very good at Clue and I reaffirmed my feeling that I still was not very good at Clue. It truly was a fun time. Tuesday morning came all too soon. Brady started his job at Jax and was off by 7:15 am. Craig and I got up, began to pack, watched Kenndi while Erika took Crew to preschool. As soon as she got home, we were packed and ready to go. We always dread the drive home because it is so long, 9 hours long. It was a great trip and so wonderful to be with them. My fear, however, is that Brady will become so content with this job that he will stay there and not move forward. He won’t be making very much and yet enough to scrape by. They are such good kids and I know the Lord will bless them. On Sunday night, about 1:00 in the morning, Craig and I heard a tap on the door. It was a police woman who asked if we were the Nordfelt’s. She said our car had been broken into. Craig went out to check and it was Brady’s cars that had been broken into. His Subaru car had papers strewn everywhere and they took his car registration and proof of insurance. We were told that they had started to look in his other car when a neighbor scared them off. The strange thing is that they didn’t take anything else. They had their bike racks in the car, baby backpack and blankets but none of that was taken. It seemed strange to me but the police said they probably just grabbed the small booklet that the papers were in hoping to get some money. I hope that’s all it was. We told Brady and Erika they need to be sure and watch their mail in case the thieves tried to commit identity theft. We arrived home in Rexburg about 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 18. All was well here and it was nice to be in my own bed. Thanks to the Coloradoan Nordfelt’s for a wonderful vacation and for their love and concern for us. It’s always fun to be grandma and grandpa.