Dec
29
2010
29
2010
Settling Down in Colorado
Filed under: Family, Life Updates
Today we signed a lease to rent an adorable little house in Longmont, Colorado! We’ve known for some time that we would be heading back to work for my brother’s real estate company in Boulder…but now that we have a house, it’s official. We leave Iowa tomorrow morning and move in on Friday.
We are not “getting off the road”…but rather, taking a break and settling in for a bit. It seems to be what we do…and it works for us. We can feel it in our souls when we are ready for a little more stability, and it’s time.
We are keeping the RV (we can actually park it at the house)…and still plan to travel this summer. We will be in Colorado at least through the fall and maybe longer. My brother, Scotty, is moving to Boulder too for a new job…and my brother Dan and his fiance, Jess, will be visiting often for business. Family fun!
We are SUPER excited about this opportunity to re-connect and find our rhythm again…while living in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. The hooping community in the Boulder area is vibrant and full of love…can’t wait to get plugged in there too.
During the first couple of months of the new year, I will be focusing on finishing our Modern Nomadic Living eCourse as well as some other exciting projects that I have in the works.
I know that there are MANY of you in this area and I’m super excited to have you all over to our house for supper/coffee/hooping/cookouts 
Here’s to new adventures and a new canvas to decorate! Yay!
Posted by Sara @ 10:48 pm | Leave a Comment
29
2010
Just a different season for your family. We can never make long term plans, because we have no idea what the Lord has planned for us. I think it will be exciting for you. Each new turn in life is always an adventure!
29
2010
BTW! Can’t wait to see how you decorate you new space!
30
2010
Yes! I agree with Anita. I’m very much looking forward to seeing your new space. I have your “homes we have lived in” saved in my favorites for when I need inspiration.
30
2010
Congrats on your new adventure!
30
2010
Best of luck to you and yours.
30
2010
That is awesome! My family lives in Longmont. I LOVE it there! And so close to Boulder!
Steph
30
2010
Do you ever come to visit? I would love to meet you!
30
2010
We are due for another visit hopefully in the next year or so- we’ll see! I love the location with Fort Collins, Estes Park, & Boulder all nearby. Such a PERFECT town!
Steph
30
2010
Ill see you soon for tea, and thai!
30
2010
What?! Don’t tease me.
30
2010
Looking forward to seeing pictures of the new place! It is so fun to live vicariously through you! And Boulder!! *swoon*
30
2010
Congrats! This is the first time I have responded to an entry but i was shocked to see that you are moving to Longmont. That is where my parents live…and i hope to move there as well. Enjoy the adventure, I love colorado!!!
30
2010
oh yea! i always love it when you settle into a new space and capture your daily life there….i had wondered if this was coming and was surprised this morning!
30
2010
Can’t wait to see photos! I enjoy your photography so much… and am always inspired by your particular style of creativity with which you brighten your living spaces. Enjoy your new home!
30
2010
Yay! When we are in town visiting family I will reach out to you! Maybe we will be back there sometime in 2011 too
Enjoy!
30
2010
This is Wonderful! I hope to give you a big Rocky Mountain hug! YAY!!!
xoxo
30
2010
Hi Nancy! We loved your Christmas card…Lucy kidnapped your photo and carried it around for quite awhile
30
2010
How fun! That sounds like the perfect area for your family! Can’t wait to see how you decorate the new place!
30
2010
So glad for you! And SO jealous that you’re going to HoopPath next month. Right now I’m waiting to hear on a job, but if I don’t get it I might be there!
30
2010
It would be so fun to see you there!!
xxoo
30
2010
Oh, sounds like a fabulous adventure!
Congrats!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
30
2010
Awesome chickadee! Can’t wait to see you guys when we return. You’re going to love it there.
30
2010
Yay! We can’t wait to see you too! xxoo
30
2010
congratulations on your new adventure sara! and happy new year wishes too! xo
30
2010
Congratulations on the job and house situation. Great news also that the RV can be parked at the side of the house. We have a five berth caravan outside our back kitchen door, it serves as guest over spill, quiet time and sometimes a home ed space too!
May God continue to bless you in all that you do
San x
30
2010
How exciting! What a wonderful place to settle for a time. I can’t wait to see how you decorate your home!
30
2010
OH MY GOSH!!! Sara!!! I’m so excited! What fantastic news!! Can’t wait for you to get settled in and then I can invite you to MY house!
We so enjoyed the little get-together when you guys were in town for a while. Looking forward to seeing you and your sweet family again!
Cheers!
30
2010
We would love to come over sometime!! I was on Yelp the other day and was reading a review and then realized it was one of yours! So funny. I think it was for the Indian restaurant in Longmont. Maybe we should go there together! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! xxoo
31
2010
Ha! That’s too funny. We’d love to go there with you.
If you get a hankering for some Indian food, let us know!
Love,
Tif
30
2010
Having spent a *lot* of time looking through your flickr feed I can’t wait to see how you decorate your new house!
Very exciting new beginning for the new year in one of the most beautiful parts of the country – we may be road tripping out that way with our kiddos over spring break!
30
2010
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!! Welcome to Colorado. So excited. One of my best friends is in Longmont, so I am sure we will be seeing each other. Very much looking forward to a chance to connect with you a little more.
30
2010
Yes! Let me know whenever you are in town! So fun. xxoo
30
2010
Sounds like an adventure! I’m excited to read all about this new stage in your life. Congratulations.
30
2010
Welcome to the neighborhood – I’m in Boulder. Let me know when you need “a cup of sugar”.
30
2010
Can’t wait to come through CO!
30
2010
30
2010
I can’t wait either
We’ll have so much fun. xxoo
30
2010
Wonderful for you and your family, Sara! Enjoy! Looking forward to hearing about your new home as you get all settled in!
~Maria
30
2010
Yeah for Colorado! We’re just up the road in Fort Collins and we LOVE it here. So close to so much adventure and fun. It’s a fabulous place for kids!!!!
30
2010
Ooo I can’t wait to see what you do with the new place! I am also excited to hear that you are still doing the e-course! Can’t wait to start it
30
2010
SO exciting! I hope to meet you sooner than later. I’m itching to dread my hair. How do I get in touch with you for hire?
30
2010
are you really shannon??!! that’s would be so cool!
30
2010
I’ve wanted to for YEARS, but since I’ve no longer been working I’ve had a bit of nervousness because ya’ know… I’m a MOM now. LOL! This past year, I’ve “met” two Moms who inspire me and rock my boat (Sara and Tara) and I’m not afraid of that anymore. The commitment is still scary, but the timing is perfect. My hair is long and I’m bored but I don’t want to color it anymore and I don’t want to cut it. So, once I lose 15 lbs, I’m DOING IT! Yeehaw!
30
2010
Hi Shannon! You can email me at janssenfamily (at) gmail (dot) com and we can chat! xxoo
30
2010
Yay! You’re not far from us–dress warmly on Friday!
30
2010
way cool! i lived in fort collins and fedeal heights for a while before moving back to mass. i’ve been feeling the calling to go west again, this time with kids– colorado has been on my list of choices because i truly loved it there. the air is the best i’ve ever breathed! others on my list are minnesota, washington, montana, oregon
congrats on the new job and finding a new house- it’ll be enriching, without a doubt!
31
2010
I love that you are settling. We are doing the same thing! What neighborhood? Did u decide on downtown or more tract home housing? I knoe that whatever u do is exciting! Too bad I am in Virginia now and not Boulder. I think when u go out traveling again u should come East to see us.
31
2010
I love the photos of your former rental home on Flicker. Can’t wait to see your new decorating ideas. Hope you share. (blog follower from Ky.)
Robin
1
2011
Oh noo! Well, I am happy for you guys, but I would have loved to meet you guys on the road
We are still waiting for my husband and daughter’s Green Card unfortunately.
You have been such an inspiration, and I hope we will see you on the road again some day =)
2
2011
I’ll be looking forward to pics of the new space!! I think I’ve been reading your blog since you were in your first small apartment (the one up several flights of stairs) and it’s always interesting to see how you decorate your living spaces–what remains the same and what gets changed up!! Love it!
2
2011
Congratulations! We’re in Longmont and LOVE it here
We came out to see you this summer and you put in my first dread
What part of town are you in?
2
2011
Congratulations on a new home to decorate and inspire!
2
2011
awesome! You’re in my neck of the woods!If you’re ever up in the mountains near RMNP look me up. I would love ror our kids to have a playdate! Gotta love the mountains!
2
2011
Exciting!! We’ll all be waiting anxiously to see how you decorate your new home and what not. Looking forward to this next adventure for you.
2
2011
Can’t wait to hear more about your ecourse. Will you please include ideas for large families??? We are 10 and one on the way!
2
2011
Congrats on this newest adventure. It sounds very exciting!
2
2011
If we could pick a place to settle, I think it would be colorado. We loved Boulder. That is if Michigan wasn’t so awesome ^_^
Praying you find a strong community of believers!
2
2011
congrats!!! have so much fun and i’ll be sure to give you a ring when we come rollin’ through visiting all my family in the area! colorado is going to be much easier than minnesota, hands down.
X O
4
2011
good luck with settling in! we are approaching a possible move with excitement/trepidation ourselves…i know how it is such a mixed bag of emotions! hope you have a great time getting your little house set up and cant wait to see pics!
4
2011
Oh Sara! How exciting! We actually left Colorado (Colorado Springs) about 18 months ago and miss it terribly, what a great place to live. Now we are headed to South Dakota in about 6 weeks to do a bit of “settling in” ourselves and we are very excited. Can’t wait to hear what your new adventure holds and how God will use you in might ways in Longmont!
4
2011
Welcome to Longmont, CO. Stephanie Precourt of Adventures in BabyWearing is my niece. We live on Ashford Circle in the northeast part of Longmont. Maybe we’ll get a chance to meet.
6
2011
Best wishes on this new chapter in your lives! Your blog is such a fun and inspiring place! God Bless!
8
2011
No way! We literally just moved from Longmont two months ago to Denver. But we loved it there and I still am in touch with my mom’s group. If you need any info on things for kids to do or yummy thai restaurants let me know. There are so many cool farms, cafes, parks that you don’t even have to go into Boulder!
9
2011
SO great! can’t wait to see your new place…hope you settle into a routine & find the daily flow you need right now