Sunday, August 22, 2010

Back to Work - But Summer Isn't Over Yet

Getting back into the work schedule is going to take us a little adjustment. When I returned home on Thursday - after 6 for the 3rd time this week - Aaron (who was able to finally get home a little earlier) was totally out on the couch. After meeting a friend on Friday after work, we decided we were too tired to head up to the Orchard for live music. Can it really be we are getting old, or is it just our bodies adjusting to the work schedule of "back to school"?

So, even though there were plenty of items on our "to do" list, we opted for accomplishing a minimal amount by getting out of the 96 degree heat of the city. Off we headed to Boulder for lunch, to Ned (for shopping), to Moffat tunnel for a scenic drive, and then to Boulder Creek to climb out on a big rock and enjoy the sound of the water rippling down the late summer creek. To our delight, a gorgeous black bear was grazing on the hillside as we drove away from the creek. The perfect topper to our mountain day. (no pics to share for this one, as Aaron left his camera home for this adventure, but we both have an awesome snapshot in our memories)

May you all capture some end of the summer memories as August comes to a close.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Dad's Sale...


was this weekend. I guess they've been cleaning and preppin' the machinery for the past few weeks. Luckily he has good friends nearby to help him get it all ready, since all of his children are currently hours from home. Of course, we all would have made the trip had he needed us. Mom was busy with preparations as well. She cooked up her famous BBQs and soup. (Which is why Aaron, Adam, and I are having BBQ Charlene Style tonight.) I can't believe he is out of the farm biz. He called today to let us know everything went well. Whew... I think he is sleeping better now. Time for the next chapter. We love you, Dad, and wish you the best!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Does Anyone Even Look?

I check blogs on a regular basis. Living so far from my family and dearest friends, this technology tool allows me to stay connected. I am always excited to see the latest pictures and everyday anecdotes. I even try to leave a comment to let them know I've been "visiting". My wondering is . . . does anyone visit this blog (with posting often separated by months)?

Aaron's Milestone Birthday

All Aaron wanted for his birthday was to spend some time in nature with his wife. It was a beautiful day in the Rocky Mountains. The warmth of the sun and the rippling winter waterfall cannot be truly captured in a blog. And unfortunately there are no photos of the humungous bull elk we kept our eyes on as we climbed the rocks along the alluvial fan. He grazed just above the main waterfall as we rested on a cold rock in the sun's rays. Here's a shot of the gorgeous day we enjoyed.



As we hunted for a cabin we could possibly call our own, we came upon a cute, hunting fox. (Check out the following slide show.)

To top off the day, Adam brought home a delicious cake from Cold Stone.
Happy 40 Honey!!

Estes Park Fox Spotting

Christmas 2009

White Christmas

My sister and her family have hosted Christmas for nine years. I've been so furtunate to have safely made the voyage to their northern home each winter. We attend Christmas Eve service, eat a nice evening meal - usually Italian in style -- (yep - this year I ruined the noodles, but they didn't complain too much), open a few early presents, and get items ready for Santa (cookies, milk, and notes). Staying under one roof allows us all wake up together Christmas morning, and that is such a wonderful blessing.
The winter really took over this year! It seemed like it snowed for 3 days straight! Which provided the opportunity for creating a snow fort and building a snowman (Way to go Adam and Grandma Charlene). I think Grandpa Fred's favorite part was spending time with Elliott learning the fine art of Wii games.
Ryan and Aaron got to play at being handy men when they fixed a piece of furniture and the mail box!