After traveling to 28 countries in 2012/2013, in 2014, we
focused on reengaging in our life in Boulder.
We spent time in Colorado and neighboring states and tackled some things
that had been on our bucket list for a long time. First, a few highlights from the photos on our New Year's Card:
Skiing Photo - Luke and Ryan took ski school at
Eldora last year and now we are chasing them down the mountains. The photo was taken in Snowmass last Spring Break.
Moab Photo - We mountain biked and camped for a week with
our kids and the Cochella Family on the White Rim Trail. Moab is a biker, hiker and outdoor
enthusiast heaven.
Climbing the Flatirons Photo - After looking at
these beautiful rocks that highlight Boulder for years, we finally hired a guide and climbed a
challenging face. It put us all outside
our comfort zone.
Stapp Lakes Ranch Photo - We spent time enjoying our beautiful ranch and wildlife sanctuary every chance we could sneak away
from Boulder. Every year we are blessed
with many moose calves.
Other highlights of the year:
Golf - Jay played A LOT of golf, which paid off
with him winning the Boulder Country Club Championship on his birthday.
Biking - Christy biked a LOT, raced on her bike team and
tackled the Leadville MTB 100 and competed in Road nationals in Salt Lake City.
Boys - Luke & Ryan attended Boulder Country Day and
Jay and Christy were SOOOO happy not to be homeschooling them this year. The boys thrived in school and have found a
love for tennis. It is hard to get them
off their electronics, but we occasionally get them outside to enjoy
nature!
Volunteering - When Jay was not on the golf
course or carting the kids around, he was at their school working on their
board, helping fundraise and implementing the Aspen Seminar program in their
middle school.
Volunteering II - Christy got re-engaged at CU on the board, mentoring,
speaking, and also bringing the Aspen Seminar to the Leeds Scholar’s program. (Yes – we are passionate about the Aspen Institute and its leadership
programs.)
Work – Last but not least, we have been
investing in many different opportunities.
The two most exciting ones are brackitz, a building toy company
Christy’s friend invented and Sun Cups, an allergen-free premium chocolate company
based in Boulder
