(This is Part Two of my Colorado vacation posts. See Part One here.) After our first night's sleep at the cabin, we decided to spend the day at the cabin and exploring the forest around us. After a delicious breakfast, we headed out for a walk. The kids were all very thrilled to find trees, plants, flowers, rocks that were so different that the ones they find near home. "Mommy, take a picture of this rock!" "Mom!! Did you see this tree??" "Take a picture of this flower, … [Read more...]
So Very Griswold
I might just start calling my husband 'Sparky' after this past week. I felt so very Ellen Griswold during our family trip to Colorado this past week. Our family of 4, plus my step-daughter Mazzy and my in-laws all piled in a rental van, drove 12 hours to Colorado Springs and spent the week in a cabin that was so far past Colorado Springs and civilization that we had no cell or internet service. It was definitely lots of fun mixed with your typical too-many-talky-people-in-one-place stress … [Read more...]
Alex goes to Austin
This year, instead of the usual big birthday party with lots of kids and craziness, Alex requested a trip to Austin for his birthday. He wanted to see the capitol building and watch the Congress Bridge bats fly at dusk. We took his friend Emma along and had a great time! The Texas Capitol Building is a thing of beauty and if you ever have a chance to visit it, I highly recommend it. The kids couldn't wait to get inside. A view of the inside of the dome: After exploring … [Read more...]
Snowy goodness
I just want to share a few snow pictures with you this morning. I hope you all have a great day! … [Read more...]
Sunshine of your love
We live in a part of Texas where we normally have 2 seasons: very hot and very cold. Rarely do we get to enjoy post card worthy spring and fall, but I'm thrilled to say this year has been the exception. Not only did we enjoy a long and lovely spring, but we are experiencing a glorious fall! Exceptional weather, gorgeous trees and lots of leaves to play in! This past Saturday we spent almost the entire day just savoring every moment of an ideal day. We headed out to rake the yard and … [Read more...]
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