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New Year Intention: Visit Two New States – Colorado

February 28, 2011

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Posted 09/12


Last weekend, we drove to Colorado Springs to visit my sister, bro-in-law (he wrestles for the army – watch for him at the next Olympics!), and their new little peanut. I am telling you, I know I may be partial, but he is THE CUTEST little man. I am blessed to have many brothers and sisters, and we are all very close. So, it was an awesome experience for me to see my sister as a new mother. We all knew she would make an incredible one. We had so much fun  catching up over some authentic Italian food, walking through the Rockies, and just hanging out. Wish they were neighbors:) Little G was enthralled with the new baby and wanted to give him all his trains (which is a big sign of friendship in his world). Although, he did get jealous when I was holding little JP so it was good practice for the new baby.
This also hits one of my New Year Resolutions (which I like to refer to as goals or intentions) which is visiting two new states! Colorado is breathtaking-if you have been there, you know what I am talking about! Who knows what the next new state will be! 
P.S. Its the last day to vote on the Lovelies Award for IHOD! Would greatly appreciate your vote!!

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  1. Megan says:

    you are the cutest little pregnant woman I have ever seeeen!!

  2. aww so sweet.. you & your sister look like twins.

  3. Nancy Ulrich says:

    I’d love to see that cute little man decked out with Dad’s gold medal. Wishing Dad the best in the Olympics.

  4. you have such a beautiful family!! and how fun you have all these little ones in your life!! 🙂

  5. Anna! you look adorable!

  6. Colorado really is so beautiful…just like you look! What a cute preggers you are! And seriously, it doesn’t get any more friendly than sharing trains…that is some serious business! (c: Congrats on the new nephew!

  7. I’ve been to colorado many many years ago as well! breathtaking! your belly is so big now!!! ahhhhh cannot wait to see your new cutiepie! 😀
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

  8. Such cute pictures! The weather looks amazing! Your bump is so cute too!

  9. You are SO SO beautiful! Sounds like a a great trip 🙂

  10. Cute pictures!!!! Looks like it was fun!!! I am pretty sure FL is calling your name 😉

  11. Uptown Girl says:

    awww what a great trip! You are such a chic mama!

  12. Megan V says:

    Colorado is our #2 choice for our next place to move!! (Oregon is our first). I would looove to visit Colorado either way if we don’t end up moving there! I know it is gorgeous and want to see it in person so badly! It looks like you had a great visit – and your sister is so cute and you definitely look a lot alike! 😀 xoxox meg

  13. Heather J says:

    Hooray for new states and babies! Glad you had a lovely trip visiting your family. You look great!

  14. Brooke says:

    Such beautiful pictures. so glad you had a great trip!

  15. Nuha says:

    how gorgeous are you?! And your baby bump is so precious! I want to ask you a million questions now haha Boy or girl? When are you due? I have serious baby fever!

  16. He is quite handsome! And you look beautiful too. So glad you had a wonderful time visiting Colorado. I’m hoping to drive through there on the way back to NJ/NYC.

  17. jessica says:

    i’m your 800th follower!! YAY!!
    loving your blog!! can’t wait to read more!

  18. Renée says:

    Beautiful photos! You all look so pretty!

  19. Jenna says:

    Wow, such such beautiful pics! I am from California, but my Dad’s whole side of the family lives in CO so we visit quite often… and I agree, it’s absolutely stunning!

    Congrats expecting a baby – I am a new follower so am a little out of the loop 🙂

    xoxo
    Jenna

  20. stephanie says:

    oh my word! could you be anymore adorable pregnant!!! looks like you had a lovely time in colorado! x0x0

  21. Lori says:

    Colorado looks beautiful! And that little guy is so stinking cute! 🙂

  22. Martina says:

    Wow, stunning pix – don’t know who looks better – Colorado or you and your family! You’re one pretty preggy chic!

  23. Anna Elder says:

    i have never been to colorado either. looks like a great trip!! you and your sister look just alike. both beautiful! you are seriously adorable pregnant. looks like it is treating you well which is great!! so, where is the next new state going to be?

    thanks for the encouragement on p90x. we are pretty determined. i can’t wait until i start to see/feel results.

  24. Kayla says:

    He really is a gorgeous baby! Visiting 2 new states is a great new years resolution I’m going to have to remember that one.

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl

  25. alli/hooray says:

    What a CUTE post! Your new nephew is just adorable. And so are you and your (growing) family 🙂

  26. So cute. You look adorable. I feel like a beached whale in my 7th month but you look so cute.

  27. ivana says:

    I was going to say the exact same thing as Megan… you’re the prettiest pregnant lady i’ve ever seen! I was just visiting Colorado as well last Winter and we went to the Garden of gods as well, as show on your pics!

    xo, ivana | loveardently.com

  28. Julie says:

    what a beautiful family you are! lovely! and I love your nail polish colour Anna!

  29. Lindsay says:

    I want you to come to So Cal 🙂

  30. Megan says:

    Oh my gosh, you are just the cutest little pregnant thing ever!! : ) I’m so glad that I found your blog…I have purchased from you before and my necklaces were just perfect!! I like your “intentions.” I always like going to new states! I’m your newest follower!!

  31. The littlest says:

    you two are so beautiful! your happiness shines through the pictures!

  32. I love the Olympic training center! Colorado Springs is pretty.

  33. I hope I’m half as cute as you when pregnant!! I just voted for you : ) xoxo

  34. Heather says:

    What sweet photos! You have such precious style! I love your pretty green cardigan!

  35. looks like a fun trip w/ loved ones. colorado is one of my “to visit” lists, it is so pretty!

  36. marisoleil says:

    I love this post Anna!! You are such an inspiration, thank you so much for sharing.
    xoxo

  37. SnOOp says:

    Oh wow I would LOVE to go to Colorado! So much to see in this world. It’s so wonderful to see siblings or close friends become parents for the first time. Lovely post and thanks for sharing your weekend with us

    Amanda xxx

  38. Dionne says:

    How cute is that little bubberson! So cute!

  39. Heather says:

    Lovely pictures!! I can’t wait to visit Colorado someday! 🙂

  40. what a gorgeous family you have anna! you are looking so good!!! …and i love your new years res 🙂
    j.

  41. yay for seeing family and visiting new places :). glad you had a lovely time with your adorable little family.

    oh….and just fyi…you are quite possibly the cutest pregnant lady ever :).

    xo
    Lauren

  42. Bron says:

    You and your sister are sooo gorgeous and look at your lovely bump! Too exciting. Good luck with the New Years intentions 🙂

  43. Elisse says:

    You and your sis look so happy and glowing in new motherhood/mom-to-be-again looks! I remember reading elsewhere that you come from a big family of siblings, so it’s nice to see that you’re close with them.

  44. JMay says:

    How cute Anna! He is beautiful, Congrats to your sissy! You don’t have much longer either…so exciting! Can’t wait to see you soon 🙂 xoxo

  45. Glocal Girl says:

    What a precious family you have Anna! Congrats to your sis on the new baby and wishing you all the best on the arrival of yours!!!

    Big hug X

  46. Mara says:

    aw how fun! Your sister is so pretty! I bet your little guy is getting super excited to be a big brother 🙂

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