FALL FOLIAGE TREK

We went for a quick fall foliage tour yesterday.  The first part of our viewing of the trees was without sun, so it was difficult to get pictures that were any good.  We made a quick stop at The Fortune Club for an ice cream shake, for old time's sake.  Victor, CO, has not changed much.  The trees were beautiful and I am constantly amazed at how beautiful God's creation is in every season of the year.  

LOVING BEING GRANNA

I cannot even begin to describe the blessings of being "Granna".   This past summer has been awesome.  I have been privileged to be with my 2 sweethearts and feeling their arms around my neck, their kisses, and their love.  a child loves their parents, but I don't think they realize what love really is until they meet their mate.  Then there is the step up when  you have children.  So the love you feel when your have grandchildren is tripled.  I am so thankful my grandchildren have the most awesome parents to take care of them. 

Maddy, you are my Rainbow and Bethany, you are my Sunshine. 

HIKE IN BLACK FOREST

WE WENT ON A HIKE IN BLACK FOREST TODAY.  IT IS JUST A ROAD THAT GOES AROUND THE PERIMETER OF SOME LAND IN EL PASO COUNTY.  THE TRAIL DOES HAVE HILLS AND IS ABOUT 4 MILES IN LENGTH.  THE PINES SMELLED GREAT.  IT WOULD BE A GOOD TRAIL FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES.  I THINK ONE COULD TAKE A STROLLER ON THE TRAIL AS WELL.  HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF THE HIKE.

SHARING SOME OF GODS BEAUTIFUL CREATION

Just wanted to share a few pictures of some of the flowers we saw on our recent hikes.  There is just so much beauty all around us.  I have really missed the hikes that we used to take on a weekly basis.  We lived so much closer to the hiking trails then.  Now we have to drive at least 30 minutes before getting to the trails.  We had some great hikes with Holly, Aaron, Maddy, Tam, Matt, and Brittany.  Thanks guys for coming with us.  I am hoping there are a few more hikes before the summer and fall season ends.  A couple more pictures--  This one was of last year about this time.  Bring back any memories for any of you?

DRAWING TO AN END

Yes, the fun of being with all the family is fast coming to a close.  We had a great time at the reunion and the weeks before and following with all the ones who came before and stayed after the reunion.  Tam is leaving tomorrow and that will be the end for a while.  We are hoping to see the Hall's for a short time before taking Tam to the airport.  Then we will have to start back to the normal routine of every day life.  How dull is that?  The next event to look forward to is Labor Day weekend.  Hoping to get to go to TX and meet up with the Fletcher's, Tam, and all those in Lubbock and Farwell.  Until then........ thanks to all for the memories.

THANKFUL FOR THE LITTLE THINGS

It's Friday and one of my days off.   This is one of the days I really enjoy even though it may be my cleaning, laundry, errand, etc. day.  I have found I love being at home and just doing things around the house.

Today I have been thinking about being thankful.  I just read Brad's blog, and it was so really awesome to read how really thankful he always seems to be.  He enjoys life and all that is around him.  So it made me think of how many things I have to be thankful for.  There are so many things we take for granted.  So I decided to just share a few of the things I find wonderful in my life.

First there is my relationship with God.  No one can take that away from me. 
I grew up in a wonderful loving family.
I have been blessed with a great husband that loves me unconditionally.  He continually praises me and helps me.
I have 4 great children, 2 of the best sons-in- law ever, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and 2 sweet precious granddaughters. 
I have a job.  I may not always like it or want to go to work, but many would trade with me in an instant.
I have a house, plenty of food, clothing, my health--though I am getting kind of old and feeling some of my physical abilities declining.  I love running.  That may be a thing of  the past with my knee and foot, but I  have enjoyed some good years pounding the pavement.
I live in a beautiful place.  The mountains are just awesome.   I get to look at the Peak every morning on my way to work.  I have seen it with snow caps, blazing fall colors, clouds, in varying colors depending on the angle of the sun.
How can a person be more blessed?  I am humbled to think of all that I have enjoyed in my life time. 

 

CONFUSING WORLD OF POSTING ON BLOGS

Can someone tell me why I can post on some of your blogs, and I cannot on others? This is driving me nuts!!! I used to be able to post comments on all of them. Have I been blackballed? If so it is by 2 of my daughters. YIKES! HELP if you computer gurus are out there.