From the Desert to the Rockies: Our Colorado Chapter
I’ve never considered myself much of a “blogger,” but I do believe in sharing stories—especially the kind that shape who we are. So here’s a little glimpse into mine.
Back in 2018, life took a major turn when my husband's company relocated us from Glendale, Arizona to Superior, Colorado. We packed up our lives, our memories, and our two very active kids, and traded the desert sun for life along Colorado’s Front Range—where wide open skies meet the edge of the Rockies.
Our daughter was halfway through her freshman year of high school, and our son was in the middle of 6th grade. Uprooting them mid-year wasn’t easy, but they adjusted with the kind of resilience that continues to inspire me. They dove into everything from soccer, cross-country, and track to learning how to ski and snowboard—taking full advantage of everything Colorado had to offer.
Just a few months before the move, I had finished my paralegal studies at Phoenix College in November 2017. By January, we were settling into our new home, and I was jumping into a new career in the legal field. I was lucky to land a position at a highly respected real estate law firm in Boulder, and it felt like things were aligning—new place, new job, new opportunities.
But like so many others, our world shifted in 2020. In October, I was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By February 2021, I found myself working for a personal injury law firm in Westminster that, let’s just say, wasn’t the right fit. That job ended in August 2021, right after we bought our first home in Broomfield. The timing wasn’t ideal—but funny how life works.
That twist led me to my current firm, where I’ve been working full-time since October 2021. It’s been a steady and fulfilling role, and I'm grateful for the growth and stability it’s brought into my life.
Outside of work, I still make time for my passion—photography. Whether it’s a spontaneous road trip or a quiet hike, Colorado continues to take my breath away. There's always something new to discover, and I love capturing those little moments of beauty through my lens.
Now, several years later, it’s incredible to look back and see how far we’ve come. Our daughter is about to begin her final year studying Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines—an accomplishment that makes us so proud. Our son is currently working full-time and thoughtfully figuring out his next steps. Like most of us at that age, he’s on a journey of discovery, and I have no doubt he’ll find his path in his own time.
We’ve faced changes, challenges, and a whole lot of growth since that big move in 2018. And even if blogging doesn’t come naturally to me, taking the time to reflect reminds me just how much we’ve built—and how much we’ve yet to explore.
Below are some photographs I've taken along the way.
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