Mexico... My dear Friend.

So... it has been a bit since our trip... a month today we left! I am SO sad... time goes so quickly- but nonetheless is was a simply amazing trip. Truly one of the best trip I have taken- we just needed a bit more time. 10 days is in store for next year! Nothing could have been better, the hotel was simply oustanding, the grounds- absolutely gorgeous, the drinks- the best, the beach- amazing, the food- to die for, the company- absolutely priceless! Life should be like this... Spent with the ones you love most! Here are just a few of my favorite photos! I hope you enjoy them..


Just landing! Kissing was a must!!!


Just arriving!!! We were beyond excited!


Our glorious resting spots! 4 perfect chairs! I wish I was still there!



Our hotel... So beautiful.

Jami and I chillen' in the ocean. They had created this awesome thing that you could sit on out in the middle of the ocean. It was so refreshing.


Mexico.... You are stunning!


Brian and Dan went deep sea fishing and caught a few treasures!


Ah... cool???! It is sorta gross because it is so huge! But Dan was pretty stoked!


I love this photo of Jim and I...


Jami and I taking a quick photo opt at our hotel! I never really realize how much we look alike- but I think we really do in this photo!


We headed into Playa del Carmen and stopped off at Senior Frogs. It was a great time. The sign seem to fit us perfectly! Yep- both are very true. Well- not for Jami anymore but her glory days in college. And yes mine is still true.. Sorry Mom.. I know you hate it. ;op


Some good looken boys smoken Cubans in the evening...


My amazing husband and I before dinner. He is so handsome!

Can you guess what song was playing?? I will give you 4 hints!


"Y"

"M"

"C"

"A"

Needless to say... we had so much fun during the day and at night!

The Mexico crew! Dan... I think you forgot your fanny pack!

Sadly... All good things come to an end.

Have another Beer In Mexico...

Well all... The time has officially come and we (Jami, Dan, Brian and I) are leaving on a jet plane for the blue ocean on Monday. I seriously could come out of my skin with excitement!!! We have been waiting months for this trip; it is going to be the time of our lives! What fun. It is going to be SO fun- spending it with 3 of my most favorite people. Not to worry- there will be millions of photos to follow. But sadly, I go back to no life with grad school starting back up the moment we get back. This 9 week break from school has been the medicine I needed. I will ask for forgiveness in advance.. I have gotten approval from the Lead Faculty of our MBA program to double up my classes so I can officially graduate in May of 2009. SO... what that means is I will literally have no life at least until December when I get a short break for the holidays. God bless Brian- because school makes me grumpy! :) Mexico is a much needed break... I send my love to all who read. Chat with you soon.

Love.
Brooke

Lake Tahoe!

We went to Tahoe this past week and it was outstanding. We had so much fun. The photos I took barely do any justice for how breathtaking this area is. We had perfect weather, lots of laughter, awesome company. We met up with much of my mom's side of the family. (I did not take very many photos.. Jami took most of the family photos. I was bummed about that!!) It was great to see them. They are loud, funny, love to drink- we sound like family! ;op The trip went by fast but it was just wonderful to get away. I guess we cannot complain too much with Mexico less then 4 weeks away! But- I missed Brian, but we hope to go back sometime in the near future. It was so great to spend some quality time with Jami; since she moved to Denver we just do not get that chance very often! Here are a few of my favorite pics!

Lake Tahoe in her glory. The lake is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide and at it's deepest point it is 1600ft deep. It is truly blue as well- not your tradition lake water. Sad to say, but this lake puts Lake Dillon and Grand Lake to shame. It is just stunning.

Coming into Tahoe!


Jami and I.. We stopped at nearly every pull off to see the view!


Yep... you can see to the bottom. It is awesome.

Jami and I at GarWoods... It was gorgeous stop on the North Shore.

And yes you can imagine the fabulous boats that call Tahoe 'home'.

I loved the giant trees...



Me and Dad on Ms. Dixie Dinner Cruise.

Some cousins!

A fun photo that Dad took! And yes those are my new True Religion jeans! I *heart* them!

Mom and Dad on the Ms!

Jami enjoying the Ms. Dixie!!!

A bit of heaven at Tahoe..

Jim and I enjoying live music at a fabulous beach bar!

A few of the Campbell gals!



And I cannot resist putting a photo of my cute boys laying together! As you can tell they truly love each other! Gosh- they are so dang cute!

The Accident

The Fourth of July turned out to be more eventful then we had planned, as well as an unplanned trip to the ER. (Which most I think are unplanned trips. ;op) But long story short Brian ended up going head first into the pool 5ft deep at my brother's condo. The impact was so severe that he split his head open to the skull and ended up with nearly 100 stitches. The cut is nearly 5 inches long. The accident has been very sobering for myself and Brian. You never think this will happen to you. We are so grateful that Brian's injury was only a massive cut. All of his doctors kept telling us he should have broken his neck and it is a miracle he did not. Our lives would have changed forever. It makes me cry just writing about it. I do not know what I would do without Brian in my life. He is such an amazing man and has been pretty tough through the whole situation. He has been off work all week; resting and taking it easy. The C Scan came back perfect and his healing has been another story. His swelling has gone done almost completely, his black eyes are nearly gone and his stitches are out- the cut looks outstanding. Thank you everyone who has been praying for Brian. Especially- thank you to Jami, Dan, Nick and my parents who have been so concerned and helpful during the accident. In closing, love the ones you love most everyday. Do not let the sun go down on anger, because you will never know what tomorrow may bring and you could be left wishing for the past.

PS... I will not post a photo of his head- it may make someone weak in the stomach.

Father's Day Weekend

This how our summer weekends are spent- at mom and dad's house on the lake. Nothing beats a Sunday afternoon here. Awesome company, sunbathing, fishing, sailing, a cool drink in my hand, laughter, friendship and sometimes a little out of control. It is a little heaven on earth.


Our growing family (minus one... Brady- he was sleepin') Nick, Leanna, Mom, Dad, Me, Brian, Jami and Dan on Mom and Dad's patio. ...if you click on the photo you can see it better.


Mom and Dad- they are amazing people.


Nick and Mom... two of my favs!


My best friend....

Dad sailing on the lake with Brian. Toes hanging out- nothing beats it!


Tobias and Kingstin enjoying the sunset...


Gorgeous... Want to come over?? The door is always open and the company is sweet.


Mr. Guinness loving his new life. He is such a handsome boy.


The Boys... Dad, Brian and Dan (<- Trying to join the "inner circle"!)

New House Photos...

Hopkins style summer 2008! So I have been bugged enough and now here for your viewing pleasure are updated photos of our house.. Orange kitchen and all..



3924 Heatherwood Circle.


My first flowers ever! I am so proud! They really are gorgeous! (I am patting myself on the back as we speak!)


The formal living...


Burnt Orange! We really do love this color. For sure it is not for everyone but it is so fun and inviting.



The t.v. room upstairs... It needs paint so bad but I am sort of over painting. Hopefully in July.


Our room... the sun shining through makes it hard to see but our chocolate walls are awesome.


Always kiss me goodnight...

Festivals in Denver...

Last weekend there was an art festivals on Larimer Square. It was amazing. What was more amazing is all of the pieces are drawn on the street! It was so fun... and the evening was top off with a Rockies game- they won. . . shocker. ;op All is well with us. Brian is in Chicago for the week- intense training. Poor guy is working from 7am to 9:30 at night; never leaving the 55th floor of the JP Morgan Chase building. They bring in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I do not think I could do it... But the boys and I are home. Nothing too new. Trying to fight off a cold and I am putting off writing my paper. ::::::summer break I really need you:::::::

So neat.

She was gorgeous... This lady was an incredible artist.

Mr. Ledger..

After the song "Yellow" (which I love) by Cold Play. It brings back so many awesome memories of Maui...

Do you recognize this car??

Yeah... it is a Maybach- worth more then my HOME, nearly one and a quarter more. I do not know if you can see the price... but it retails at $410,000. It is a f*%$ing CAR! The gentleman showing the car asked if we had any questions... we politely said "no" :)

Such a fun game...

My protectors while Brian is gone. Guinness (I think) really loves his new family. He fits in just fine...

And of course... my cute Kingstin Bear... he is so my baby.