Michelle and I go waaaay back. As in, since the 1st grade kind of back. We teased each other on the playground in elementary school. She humbled me on a regular basis in 5th & 6th grade band where we both played flute.... as well as at our piano recitals (which to this day, I still chuckle when watching on family videos. I surely embarrassed our piano teacher to no end...while Michelle & her sister Tami dazzled everyone in attendance).

In high school we studied photography together in Ms. Wilson's class, spent a good chunk of a summer together in Spain visiting my family, and generally speaking.... had a total ball!

Over the years, I can honestly say that I've seen very little that made her gush the way that Matt does. I remember telling Emir after the first time I saw them together, that I had a feeling about it.... and now.... I can rightfully say, "I told you so!" ;)

So Emir and I caught up with these two over the weekend in Denver where we spent the day just hanging out. I think what follows is truly a reflection of this mature, independent and adorable Colorado couple.

How gorgeous is Michelle's engagement ring? Uniquely antique... and completely her.... I love it!

Michelle and Matt recently repainted their kitchen from red to this bright green. Though I'm always the first to suggest that everything be painted red.... I can't say I don't like this color too!

So cute! I love the look on her face here....

Way to work the camera Matt!

Michelle always has an air of.... coziness about her. Whether it's the warm snugly socks she always wears, the warm drink that's usually in her hand, or her clean and simple taste in fashion/design... she exudes a very peaceful presence. Her house, of course... is no different. I love how her and Matt snuggle here...

Michelle & Matt are the proud parents of 'Mary' and 'Lucy.' The 'kids' are as much fun to visit as Michelle and Matt are! :)

I *love* this shot of Mary as she gives Lucy the evil death glare from across the room.... lol!

Michelle & Matt have an appreciation for culture, travel and the importance of global community. It manifests in their home with great artwork and a thought provoking library.

This is them on the porch of their darling first house. The amount of work, renovation and landscaping they've done is inspiring... What a team!

After lunch at Watercourse, we headed to Idaho Springs for some afternoon fun. (I'm equally in love with the ring seen on her hand here!!! May have to have something like it made.... 5 year anniversary perhaps?)

L.O.V.E this!

Of course, we couldn't leave without a visit to Red Rocks...

Then we headed to the park near their house...

Another L.O.V.E!

Michelle and Matt are super outdoorsy... so I thought it would be fun to make use of one of their tents. How cute is this!?

That's a wrap gang! :) We snapped this pic on Sunday morning as we were headed back to the airport.... I'm excited to see Michelle again this weekend for the Lincoln Marathon.... and even more pumped for their big day coming up in October! Love you!