Home, homo on the range

Friends and followers, what a eventful couple of weeks. I will briefly recap.

I went to Colorado for a few days. This after a Friday dinner for the ol journal :) Ah followers, I pique your interest. 

Saturday after only a few hours sleep (literally maybe two or three hours of sleep, Friday was a tough night emotionally), I took a plane to Colorado. Oh Rockies, I miss you so. I got picked up by my sister and my nephews :) I miss them soooo much.  They are super cute and growing so much every day that when I see them it is a night and day difference.  Uncle Ricky was there and they warmed up quickly.  We had a fun day of shopping and hanging out, and some good food prepared by the sis!

Sunday, more hanging out and playing. Tickle attacks, kiss attacks and superhero play time. Then off to Greeley to see my niece and nephew.  More hanging out and jumping off coffee tables onto couches and laps around the living room. Then off to the nephews hockey game (not before a pumpkin latte).  Fun game seeing the kids trip on themselves, but then, a concussion, to my nephew.  Oh how that must have smarted.  Felt bad for him.  But he is tough and a trooper and pulled through like a true grandson of the Guy family bloodline.

 The nephews!

Monday, we as a family met at Casa Bonita, a family entertainment restaurant.  They have a huge waterfall and shows, divers, arcade and scary cave (but a four year old with a sword can scare off the monsters. But I will admit I got scared at point :)). I earned some fierce Uncle points.  I managed a potty break that went awry. My gag reflexes stayed down though and I only left tears on my nephews head from almost crying.  A hysterical moment I will remember forever. Then off to the homestead! It is always nice to be home. Nothing beats the openness of the house, the comfort of memories, and the vast expanse of farm and forest.  It is a peaceful place. I love it there! Sledding and fun in the knee deep snow and dinner of Puerto Rican Pork Chops and Rice and Beans (made by mom and my niece!).

 A Farm Cat

 

 Mom, Dad and I

Look, I am on a farm. The hen house!

Above, my grandparents homestead.

Fun in the snow!

 At points it was knee deep!

Tuesday was a hike in Red Rock Canyon and reflecting on Contemplative Trail. I could barely breathe! This was not my first hike out there but maybe the crazy cardio I do at sea level made me miss oxygen.  I could not breathe and struggled. But it was beautiful at the base of Pikes Peak and being with family. Lunch at Fargo’s (great pizza and décor). Then off to see the location of the soon to be Eastonville Extravaganza!

Wednesday, lunch with the family at home (more Puerto Rican food!) and sledding and fun.  And I came out to dad. What! Yup, sure did.  And amazing followers. It is not a private journal entry moment, but it is lengthy, one to talk about face to face.  When you see me next time followers, ask and I will tell! But in a nut shell, I have never been more proud to be his son. He loves me so much and couldn’t be more proud of his son, gay or not (and of course he has known for 15 or so years J). And a really good spiritual conversation to boot. Who knew an almost bear attack could bring out the spiritual side in you (ask followers, that is a good story to tell as well).

Two side notes;

My sister who is so anti technology (I am a technophobe as well) just got a smart phone.  And good lord, the woman cant get off it.  It just made me laugh.  She always called me out on it for being on the phone too much and look at her now!

Also, parents of twins, you are amazing. Parents in general, amazing. But multiples… my hats off to you!

Till next time
~Ricky