Colorado Bound!
Yep, that’s right. After 7 years in Albuquerque, we’ll be changing things up. I have grown quite content in our house and area (except on the windy days), so it has been a big a stress for me to think about finding a new house to call home.
Stress aside, we’re moving to Colorado this summer for 3 years. Eric has a fantastic opportunity to go back to school for a PhD that we’re not passing up.
I’m excited about an adventure in a new state as long as we can find the right place to call “home.” Send us positive vibes that we’ll find our future home and a family friendly place to settle down in for the next three years.
In the event that we have some extra playtime we’ll we are there, I’d love to hear about your favorite family friendly things to do in Colorado as well as restaurant suggestions for the Boulder area!
Have you been to Colorado? What are your favorite things to do there?
Lauren {at} Life.Love.Lauren says
Wow! A blogger for Alb! My husband has family there and I was born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. My husband also has family in Colorado and I highly recommend doing anything outdoors there. It is just beautiful!
Deena says
We are in Boulder, CO and really love living here. We just bought a small farm in Ft. Lupton and will be starting our journey and blog as we create our homestead/micro farm. I will share as soon as we have our blog up and running. 🙂
In the meantime, Welcome to Colorado!!!
Jorden says
Boulder area is beautiful and the people there are very accepting, kind, and worldly. Most people that move to Boulder become addicted and attached to the city. Denver is a beautiful city (with a much lower crime rate than Albuquerque), I love the different areas of Denver, there are family friendly areas, areas for singles and younger age groups, areas for retirees, wealthy, average, and low income areas. There are sports, music and theater, it is a greatly diverse city with so much to offer!Born and raised in Colorado, I love Denver!
Geraldine says
Awesome! we moved to Colorado Springs not knowing what it was gonna be like. but we fell in love with it the first time we got here. been almost 2 years, still loving it. so much to do and great for kids, too.
Amy says
I also live in Littleton, in the foothills that run North to become the Flatirons. I agree with the restaurant suggestions offered. Grabbing a subscription to 5280 is a good idea–they have great updates on restaurants new and old, and the in’s and out’s of the greater Metro area. In addition to the Flatirons, Eldorado Canyon (just South of Boulder) has beautiful hiking and you can watch people rock climb which is amazing. All best on your adventure!
Katrina (gluten free gidget) says
I moved to CO in September and couldn’t be happier! The people, the climate, the clean air…. There is something about this state that makes you want to get up, get outside, and play!
Lindsay N says
I loved going to Celestial Seasonings Factory.
Deborah says
So exciting!! I’ve always thought that Colorado would be a great place to live. I grew up in the 4 Corners area, so I’m more familiar with the southwest part of the state, but it is gorgeous!!
Maxime says
How fun! We live just north of Denver, in Thonton. Not too far from Boulder. Be sure to check out the Boulder farmer’s market, it starts in April, every Tues & Sat. Just Google it and it’ll take you to the website.
Good luck with the house hunt!
Joan says
Go to the Rocky Mountain National Park. It is beautiful!!!
Joan says
P.S. You are so blessed to be moving to Colorado. Someday I want to move their. Colorado Springs is my favorite area. So much to do their. The western slope is beautiful as well. Ouray was my favorite.
Deena says
I live in Boulder county and can give you the “ins and outs” of where to live, etc.. Email me!
Deena
Emily S says
Fun! I live in the Denver area. We moved here about 6 years ago from Texas and LOVE it. There’s so much to do. Boulder has an AMAZING farmer’s market every Saturday starting I believe in May. We go up there often. We love having lunch at The Med when we’re there, but honestly – the vendors at the farmer’s market have delicious and healthy choices too!
Fave restaurant in Denver: Root Down. They serve creative, organic, local dishes in a cool atmosphere (old auto garage). Welcome! Hope you find a great place to call home.
Amanda says
Check out the blog: UseRealButter. She lives in Boulder and has a long list of places to eat, etc. And what’s not to love about Boulder. I used to drive up there from Santa Fe just to get my hair cut! Lots of luck with the move.
Amy says
Congrats on the big move and your husbands grad school plans. We just moved to the Boulder area in Nov. from Texas. We are really enjoying, despite arriving in the winter and having very little experience with winter and actual snow. I’m sure your family will love it once you get adjusted. As others have said, there are a lot of fun family things to do in this area–Pearl St. Mall, lots of hiking (although may be limited for Spring Break), Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO Train Museum in Golden (my son LOVED it), small children’s museum in Lafayette (near Boulder), Denver Aquarium, downtown Louisville (10 miles from Boulder) is very cute and has good restaurants. Enjoy Colorado! It’s a beautiful state.
lisabella says
Take a pass on the Denver Zoo. People drive down from Denver to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo here in Colorado Springs, it’s the BEST zoo. There’s also Garden of the Gods, it’s absolutely beautiful. Touring the Air Force Academy is a must and so is going to the top of Pike’s Peak. Not sure if you’re going to be in this area though.
I’m looking forward to the recipes you post once you move here. The altitude can really screw with cooking/baking!