I should be packing. I am a TERRIBLE packer. I have 3 things to pack for: Oregon/Washington this weekend for my cousins wedding, the beach with Adam's family the day I get back from the wedding, and MOVING. Yep, we bought a house. We don't close for 2 weeks though so I'm not jinxing it. So because I should be packing, I am finding very productive things to do with my time. Now I am watching Gilmore Girls. I would love to start at season 1 and work my whole way through. Some day. I'm watching season 5 right now...it's my favorite. Here are some of my favorite quotes.

"It's me again. I'm not sure if we're at the point in this relationship where you actually need to know that much information about my whereabouts, so if we're not, I'm sorry. I could have just said, "I'm going out of town, and I'll call you later." So I'm going out of town, and I'll call you later."
- Luke, with a voicemail for Lorelai

"I’m a Gilmore! Do they know that? My ancestors came over on the Mayflower! I had a coming out party! I went to Chilton, and Yale."
- Rory, stunned by her treatment at the Huntzbergers

Lorelai: (when Rory is stressing about Logan) You, my beautiful, brainy, fabulous daughter, were lying on the bathroom floor, wondering what you had done wrong, which is disturbing to me on several levels, including the fact that I can't remember the last time I cleaned the floor of the bathroom. Is that really the kind of relationship you want to be in?

Doyle: Paris, no offense to Nanny and her magic healing balm but when I came over here, I thought you would take care of me.

Paris: I am taking care of you. I brought you Nanny.

Doyle: I don't want Nanny. I'm scared of Nanny. Can't you just take it from here?

Paris: No.

Doyle: Why?

Paris: Sick people freak me out.

Doyle: You're pre-med!

The last one is my favorite. This is by miles my favorite show. I LOVE it. I also made caramel corn puffs. Yep. Very productive.

Vail again

Vail has been the perfect amount of activity and relaxation. We have hiked, fished, boated, eaten, enjoyed live theater, and chilled. I won't lie, if Adam and Colby weren't waiting for me at home, it would be super hard to leave this paradise. Rachel, Mom, and I are all currently on our computers, drinking coffee, and still in our pajamas. And it's almost 11. Mom and I chat and Rachel is doing something terribly boring like watching videos about the bar exam she will take in July. She figured out how to watch the videos at 1.5 speed and it is fabulous. The man teaching is a good old boy and would be accurately explained in my blog about Auburn. He is still easily understood at 1.5 and speaks about like we do now. Anyway, here are my Colorado pictures as of late.

A couple days ago, we hiked an area called Sylvan Lake. It was absolutely gorgeous and I think it will become an every year occurrence. Mom and I hiked, Dad fished, and Rachel studied. Oh to be a student again. No thanks.

Yesterday we rented a boat on Lake Dillon. It was cold and rainy but I feel we made the best of the situation.

After the lake we saw Toy Story 3 since it was raining then went to a nice restaurant in Breckenridge. After that we saw a play called The Spelling Bee. It was local theater to be sure but was still really cute. Fun day.

First Day in Vail

I cannot accurately express how much I love Vail in the summer. It has been a couple of years since I have been here, so I decided to come for a week with my family. The downside is that Adam hasn't built up enough vacation days, so I left him at home. I miss him and wish he could be here with me. It would make it even better. Here are some pictures from our first day in paradise.

The flowers in Vail are absolutely beautiful

Lunch in Vail

These are all fly fishing- Rachel, Chris, and Mom. Dad was supervising, Mom was taking pictures, and I was chillin. I did cast about 3 times before I caught a rock and broke the line. Awesome. Dad to the rescue.

We came home after lunch and I set out a blanket by the back deck to read and nap. It was amazing. The weather was perfect and I napped a bit and read some more. It was a perfect day. Well, if Adam were here it would be perfect. And maybe Colby. :)

Quick Auburn Trip

Yesterday, I went to Auburn to pick up my mom who was helping Chris move back to school. We had a fun day eating, shopping, and eating some more. Here are some observations.

1. Auburn has more coffee shops per square mile than any city I know. It's difficult to find an independent coffee shop in Atlanta and they are abounding in Auburn. I will say my favorite coffee shop closed. Oh well. They are a bit of a revolving door in Auburn so it is to be expected.

2. Auburn has expanded so much. The new sorority village looks amazing and makes me wish I could have lived there.

3. In addition to coffee shops, Auburn has tons of clothing boutiques. Of course Mom and I hit up them all. Yes please.

4. Alabamans talk super slow. Seriously, when Mom and I were checking out at a store we totally busted out laughing when we finally got out of the store. Holy cow I thought she might never finish her sentence.

5. I live in a huge city and I still think Auburn has better food. Man, I dream of getting to go to those restaurants every day. So yummy. Maybe that's where the freshman 15 came from...or sophomore 30 in my case.

5. Nike athletic shorts with a sorority or young life shirt with messy hair is the only way to be cool. It's funny how trends change. Let me tell you, this one is going STRONG.