Marla's Aunt Anita, Uncle Ray, and their dog Raven visiting Mary and Leo's new home in New Castle.

Marla and Nicole share a hug in Nicole's living room. A talented artist, Nicole painted the picture of the flower behind her and Marla!

Outside the Frist Center with Nick, Nicole's husband, and Nicole! Nick is a musician in Nashville.

Marla and Mary traveled to Idaho to visit Megan Fairfield at her home. Megan is Marla's good friend from college at CU Boulder.

September - December Photo Gallery / Evening Conversation 9/19/2005

Marla and Nicole had tea together at the elegant Opryland Hotel, near the famous Grand Ole Opry.

Marla and Mary attended the Brain Injury Association of Colorado Conference, in Vail. Marla met a few friends there, including Steve, one of her buddies from the BIAC Breckenridge Challenge camp, which they both attended in the summer of 2004.

Nicole and Marla carving their Halloween masterpieces at a pumpkin carving party hosted by a friend of Nicole.

Having some famous Tennessee barbeque for lunch with Nicole and friends!

Marla with fellow survivor Kara Brouhard, and her mother, Alice, from Glenwood Springs.

Marla and Dad under the incredible blue sky on a walk near their new house in New Castle.

An amazing palette of colors paints the sky at sunset in Idaho.

A view of the downtown Nashville skyline and the Cumberland River.

Marla and Mary went bicycling in the mountains along the Tenmile Canyon bicycle path.

Friends Anne Thomas and Lory Courtney, teachers at the Adams 12 School District where Marla taught, spending time in the mountains near Marble during a weekend visit.

Breakfast with friends Vanessa, her daughter Analiese, Francesca, and her daughter Isabella, Missy, and Lory, all teachers at Adams 12.

Grandparents Mary and Howard Williams, as well as Marla's Aunt Margaret, spent some time in the mountains during an October visit. The majestic Maroon Bells, near Aspen, form an incredible backdrop.

Cool breezes and amazing scenery boating on the lake near Megan's home.

Mark, Nicole and Marla admiring the view from a bridge over the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville.

Stopping for a rest, Marla drinks in the fantastic view of Lake Dillon.

Mary and Leo's new home in New Castle, Colorado, about 9 miles west of Glenwood Springs.

Marla and Nicole working on watercolor paintings at the public participation room of the Frist Center, where they viewed an exhibit of world-renowned blown glass.

Cousins Mark, Marla, and Nicole converse and catch up while waiting for a table at dinner in Nashville.

Towards the end of October, Marla traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to visit her cousin Nicole. Nicole treated Marla to a manicure at the salon where she is an esthetician.

Puck has found the perfect spot to share with Marla during dinner.

Who us? Marla and Megan are up early and ready to have some fun.

Upon returning from Nashville, Marla spent Halloween greeting trick-or-treaters at the home of friend Leigh, and her dog, Bandit.

Marla and Nicole posing with the pumpkins they carved! Nicole's (which she did freehand, as did Marla, won the contest).